Coronavirus

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Bosch’s rapid coronavirus test delivers results in less than 30 minutes

December 20, 2020

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Thanks to improved software for the Vivalytic analysis device, the Bosch rapid coronavirus test, which uses polymerase chain reactions (PCR), now delivers its results even faster. By applying optimized evaluation strategies, the Vivalytic analysis device can detect a positive sample

Cyber Security

Grandoreiro trojan evading detection and exploiting the coronavirus pandemic

April 28, 2020

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As part of an ongoing series on Latin American banking trojans, ESET researchers take an in-depth look at Grandoreiro. Distributed almost exclusively through email spam, it has lately started to utilize fake websites capitalizing on the global coronavirus pandemic.

News

ESET supports the production of 100,000 test kits to detect coronavirus

April 14, 2020

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ESET today announced that the ESET Foundation have joined forces with Slovak researchers to support and finance the development of first 100,000 diagnostic polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19.

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Maxxess unveils new Health Risk Management system

April 12, 2020

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Maxxess Systems, a global leader in event response management and collaboration systems, has announced a new application for the Maxxess InSite Response Coordination System specifically designed to help organizations manage health risks to their staff and visitors.

Cyber Security

Coronavirus scam machine shows no signs of slowing down

April 5, 2020

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Amer Owaida, Security Writer at ESET discusses that the scam machine shows no signs of slowing down, as fraudsters continue to dispense bogus health advice, peddle fake testing kits and issue malware-laced purchase orders.

Drones

Drones speed up fight against COVID-19

April 1, 2020

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Falcon Eye Drones Services (FEDS) claims that the UAE will emerge as a world leader in using drone capabilities in a growing list of fields. The company also highlighted the initiative of government agencies in the country to use the capabilities of drone to speed up the fight against the coronavirus.

Articles

5 tips to cybersecure your home office

March 23, 2020

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If the coronavirus has you working from home for the next few weeks, don’t forget about cybersecurity best practices that can help defend against a cyberattack.

Expert Corner

Beware of scams, cybercriminals exploiting coronavirus fears

March 17, 2020

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Tony Anscombe, Global Security Evangelist and Industry Ambassador at ESET warns to beware of malware-laden emails to fake donations, which are some of the most common cons in the name of coronavirus you should watch out for amid the public health crisis.

Biometrics

Herta facial recognition technology can identify people with facial masks

March 12, 2020

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Herta launched the new version of its facial recognition algorithms that can correctly identify people who wear facial masks. The company had been working on the issue of partial occlusions for some time and, following the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus (CoVid19),

Events

ISC West been rescheduled for July 2020

March 8, 2020

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Reed Exhibitions recently issued an statement that in view of the concerns for everyone impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, the company has decided to postponed the ISC West 2020 from March 17-20, will now occur in July at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas (dates to be announced soon).

Cyber Security

Dahua thermal solution assists coronavirus prevention

March 3, 2020

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Dahua Technology, since sending its first batch of thermal cameras to the hardest-hit area Wuhan for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on January 24th, Dahua thermal solution has been deployed in thousands of sites in China, including transportation hubs, commercial complexes, banks, and other places.

News

ISC West monitoring the coronavirus situation for very closely

February 27, 2020

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Reed Exhibitions, the organisers for ISC West 2020 in a statement said that it is actively and continuously monitoring the COVID0-19 virus outbreak in line with local, state and federal authorities and public health advice, including that of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Sam Cherif, Senior Director & Head of the Middle East at HID

Access & Identity

The Future of Biometrics: Embracing Contactless Access Solutions

November 20, 2024

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Sam Cherif emphasizes the rising adoption of biometrics in the GCC, highlighting its role in enhancing security, streamlining authentication, and supporting sustainable development goals across government, healthcare, and aviation sectors.

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