Tagged: ESET & News
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Security firm warns of malware risks in pirated software News
05.04.2012 Internet users have been warned against downloading illegal versions of software because many cracked programs carry a malicious payload designed to infect computers. -
ESET predicts cyber threats for 2012 News
05.01.2012 Mobile malware, Windows 7 threats, targeted attacks and social engineering improvements make up antivirus company ESET's cyber threat predictions for 2012. -
Criminals hijack social media sites with ‘friend in distress’ scams News
23.08.2011 A disturbing new trend has emerged whereby social media savvy cyber criminals are targeting the friend-lists of holiday makers who have gloated about their break or posted... -
One-third of Irish people don’t practice 'safe security’ News
13.07.2011 One in three Irishmen regularly exposes himself, 5pc of Dubliners don’t use any protection, but Irish women are less likely to spread infection. What are we talking about?...Categories: Software & Web Development, Software, Servers, Security, Risk Management, Online Business, Digital Business, Computers -
Irish pretty good with password security - survey News
03.06.2011 Irish internet users’ passwords are more secure than the global average, according to new research. -
New email scam targets BoI credit card customers News
25.05.2011 Scammers have come up with a new trick aimed at parting Bank of Ireland customers from their credit card details and PIN numbers by taking advantage of heightened awareness... -
Bin Laden news highlights need for caution online News
05.05.2011 Websites and Facebook links claiming to show unpublished details of the death of Osama Bin Laden should be treated with suspicion and are most likely fakes intended to infect... -
Cyber criminals take advantage of Royal Wedding News
28.04.2011 There has been a spike in activity amongst cyber criminals hoping to take advantage of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s big day on Friday and social media users in particular... -
Irish-themed Facebook scams start to emerge News
18.04.2011 While cyber criminals are known to use global disasters like earthquakes in Japan to issue ‘shocking news’ scam messages, for the first time Irish-themed spam messages have... -
Cyber crime and you News
24.03.2011 Cyber crime is big business and with the growth of social networking, smartphones, spam and scams, most people are easy pickings for ruthless cyber criminals. -
Cyber criminals exploit Japan earthquake with SEO attacks News
11.03.2011 Conniving cyber criminals are taking advantage of the 8.9-magnitude earthquake in Japan and resulting tsunami in the Pacific region to lure concerned internet users into...Tags: Cyber Criminals, Scams, Spam, Malware, SEO, SEO poisoning, Blackhats, ESET, Trend Micro, Earthquake, Japan, -
Biggest spam wave hits Facebook – think before you click News
04.03.2011 In the last 24 hours, Facebook has been hit with more than five different spam attacks which security experts say is the biggest spam attack appearing all over people’s walls in... -
ANALYSIS: Security in the spotlight after Intel-McAfee buy News
23.08.2010 Will businesses pay more attention to fighting malware after high-profile deal? -
Has Facebook jut been hit with a new IM spam attack? News
06.08.2010 A security expert has reported there may be a new worm circulating on Facebook via instant message (IM). The jury is out on whether the spam attack is in conjunction with a... -
Findings of Conficker worm showed massive increase last month News
07.07.2010 Conficker infections in Ireland almost doubled last month from a previous high of 15pc, according to the latest monthly figures from antivirus firm Eset. -
Conficker responsible for 15pc of Irish malware infections News
08.06.2010 Infections of the Conficker worm reached a historical high in May, accounting for 15pc of all malware infections in Ireland, according to Eset’s latest threat trends report. -
Consumers need to be wary of unsolicited PC-repair phone scam News
17.06.2010 If someone calls you out of the blue offering to fix your computer, that isn’t good customer service – it’s a scam. -
Security software firm rubbishes claims on KHOBE 8.0 attack News
18.05.2010 IT software player ESET has downplayed claims by IT researchers Matousec Labs that all major Windows security software vendors’ packages are vulnerable to the KHOBE 8.0 attack... -
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Spam-spewing Trojan virus stalks Europe News
18.03.2010 A powerful remote-control Trojan that can turn PCs into parts of a powerful bot disseminating spam email is on the rampage in Europe, it has emerged.Categories: CIO