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In order to deliver its malware, the attackers used an unusual supply-chain mechanism, abusing legitimate South Korean security software and digital certificates stolen from two different companies.

With more than 84% of organizations (according to Gartner survey) using or intending to use Microsoft 365, it is crucial that businesses and their cloud tools are adequately protected.

ESET telemetry showed further growth in attacks targeting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), which grew throughout H1. While the number of unique clients targeted rose by more than a third, the total number of attack attempts surged by 140%.

The wide range of security improvements cover malware detection, online banking, password security and smart home support – in line with ESET's goal to create a safer digital world for everyone to enjoy.

ESET Research has been tracking its activities since its initial detection in late 2016. In 2020 alone, ESET’s botnet tracker platform analyzed more than 125,000 malicious samples and downloaded and decrypted.

Credence Security’s complimentary portfolio and their technical expertise combined with extensive channel network and strong regional customer base will help further strengthen ESET’s stronghold and market dominance in the endpoint security space.

Thorne is one of the three scientists who were awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics. He entered the world of science fiction as an executive producer and scientific advisor on the movie Interstellar.

ESET researchers have discovered a surprising number of indicators of close cooperation among Latin American banking trojan authors. Despite the term “Latin American,” some of the trojans have been targeting Spain and Portugal since late last year.

The new spyware, detected by ESET security products as Android/SpyC23.A, builds upon previously reported versions with extended espionage functionality, new stealth features and updated C&C communication.

ESET will highlight its top research for 2020 during the VB2020 localhost conference. This year, the Virus Bulletin international conference will go entirely online, thus the name change.