PODCAST - There have been claims of the development of a self-replicating virus that can be used to proactively go after the attackers before they attack you. Can this “good malware” actually work? In this podcast, ESET researcher explores the notion of this defense technique, including the potential benefits and drawbacks that the technology can introduce.
Posted: January 27, 2012 | Premiered: January 26, 2012


Topics:  Malware | Security | Security Management | Security Threats | Virus Protection

PODCAST - 2011 introduced an onslaught of advanced threats, with malware authors deploying more sophisticated technologies to exploit systems and steal valuable information, while generating immense revenue. In this short podcast, an ESET researcher discusses the issues faced in 2011 and offers predictions of what is in store for 2012.
Posted: January 26, 2012 | Premiered: January 26, 2012


Topics:  Cybersecurity | Hackers | Internet Security | Mobile Device Management | Rootkits | Security Management | Security Threats | Social Networking | Wireless Security

WHITE PAPER - Stay informed about the most important cybersecurity issues facing the IT community today. This special December 2011 Global threat report offers a review of what we’ve seen throughout the year, including the essential Top Ten Threats lists of 2011.
Posted: January 26, 2012 | Published: January 26, 2012


Topics:  Cybersecurity | Internet Security | Malware | Security Management | Security Threats | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - In this paper, ESET research teams revisit their top ten list on what people can do to protect themselves against malicious activity, and offers key advice based on today’s changing environments, while still applying the basic principles.
Posted: January 26, 2012 | Published: January 26, 2012


Topics:  Internet Security | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Threats | Virus Protection | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper demonstrates how, by combining powerful management tools, ease of use for end users, impressive performance and state-of-the-art proactive threat detection, ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the most effective way to protect your business’ valuable data assets while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Posted: November 10, 2011 | Published: November 10, 2011


Topics:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Malware | Security | Security Management | Security Software | Security Threats | Spyware | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - In this paper, discover what is a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) and explore the differences between threats posed by malicious types of software such as computer viruses and worms, and those which are classified as being potentially unwanted.
Posted: November 4, 2011 | Published: November 4, 2011


Topics:  Application Security | Malware | Security Management | Security Threats | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

EGUIDE - Companies face complicated buying decisions whenit comes to buying host-based antimalware, starting with whether to purchase a protection suite, andwhat to include in that all-in-one package.
Posted: March 16, 2011 | Published: March 16, 2011


Topics:  Internet Security | IT Departments | Malware | Security Software | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - This report presents a comparative analysis on the performance, effectiveness and usability of seven security solutions from some of the world’s largest security vendors.
Posted: March 16, 2011 | Published: March 16, 2011


Topics:  Data Security | Endpoint Security | Malware | Policy-Based Network Management | Remote Network Management | Security Threats

WHITE PAPER - This test report is the second part of the August 2010 test. The report is delivered the beginning of December due to high-required work, deeper analysis and preparation of the retrospective test-set.
Posted: March 16, 2011 | Published: March 16, 2011


Topics:  Malware | Scanners | Security Threats | Test Results | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection

WHITE PAPER - This report is devoted to the analysis of the notorious Stuxnet worm (Win32/Stuxnet) that suddenly attracted the attention of virus researchers this summer. This report is primarily intended to describe targeted and semi-targeted attacks, and how they are implemented, focusing mainly on the most recent, namely Stuxnet.
Posted: October 4, 2010 | Published: October 4, 2010


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | Malware | SCADA | Storage Devices | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to get a full analysis of ESET’s ThreatSense.Net®, a sophisticated malware reporting and tracking system, which shows that the highest number of detections this month with almost 12.47% of the total was scored by the Win32/Conficker class of threat.
Posted: August 13, 2010 | Published: August 13, 2010


Topics:  Anti-Spyware Software | Application Security | Data Security | Information Security | Malware | Virus Detection Software | Virus Protection