cyberespionage

Chinese APT Gelsemium Targets Linux Systems with WolfsBane Backdoor

November 27, 2024

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ESET researchers have identified multiple samples of a Linux backdoor, which they named WolfsBane and attribute highly to Gelsemium, a China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group. The backdoors and tools discovered are intended for cyberespionage

Cyber Security

Malicious Python Projects Targeting Windows, Linux Systems

December 27, 2023

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ESET Research has discovered a cluster of malicious Python projects being distributed via PyPI, the official Python (programming language) package repository. The threat targets both Windows and Linux systems and usually delivers a custom backdoor with cyberespionage capabilities.

Expert Corner

APT groups muddying the waters for MSPs, says ESET

May 3, 2023

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James Shepperd, Content Manager at ESET takes a quick dive into the murky world of cyberespionage and other growing threats facing managed service providers – and their customers

Cyber Security

Cyberespionage honey-trap campaign targeting officials in India and Pakistan

March 9, 2023

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ESET researchers have analyzed a cyberespionage campaign distributing CapraRAT backdoors through trojanized and supposedly “secure” Android messaging apps that exfiltrate sensitive information.

Cyber Security

ESET Research discovers Hodur malware

March 25, 2022

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ESET Research discovered a still-ongoing cyberespionage campaign using a previously undocumented Korplug variant by the Mustang Panda APT group. This is the third time in as many weeks that ESET researchers have spotted previously unknown data wiping malware

Cyber Security

Increase in attacks on Remote Desktop Protocol

September 30, 2021

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ESET released today its T2 2021 Threat Report highlighting several concerning trends, including increasingly aggressive ransomware tactics, intensifying brute-force attacks, and deceptive phishing campaigns targeting people working from home who have gotten used to performing many administrative tasks remotely.

News

ESET discovers 10 previously undocumented malware families

August 9, 2021

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ESET researchers have discovered a set of 10 previously undocumented malware families, implemented as malicious extensions for Internet Information Services (IIS) web server software.

News

New malware attacking Chinese VoIP platform discovered by ESET

September 14, 2020

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ESET researchers have discovered and analyzed malware that targets Voice over IP (VoIP) softswitches. This new malware, named CDRThief by ESET, is designed to target a very specific VoIP platform used by two China-made softswitches (software switches): Linknat VOS2009 and VOS3000.

Cyber Security

Iranian cyberespionage group targets embassies

January 31, 2019

Priyanka Prakash

Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected multiple attempts to infect foreign diplomatic entities in Iran with homebrew spyware. The attacks appear to be using an updated Remexi backdoor. Several legitimate tools were also used during the campaign.

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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