• Why ESET Joined the FTC’s Push to Plug Holes in Java SE

    In its ongoing efforts to improve the security of the nation’s computers, the federal government recently requested the assistance of ESET and a handful of other companies. In this article I explain…

  • Ransomware Survey: What People Don't Know Can Hurt Them

    Family photos and videos. Tax returns and other financial records. Business documents. Think about everything that you keep on your computer. What would happen if it all was stolen from you?

  • The 5 Things You Need to Do to Protect Yourself from Ransomware

    In our recent survey, we learned that many people are unaware of ransomware or how to defend against it. Ransomware authors use strong encryption techniques to lock up your files and only the…

  • Way to go, SOeC!

    Securing Our eCity Foundation (SOeC), the San Diego nonprofit devoted to cybersecurity awareness, education and preparation, has earned a prestigious award from the FBI for its community service and…

  • Social Engineering and Why It Happened to You

    In June of 2015, nearly 22 million records of prospective and current federal employees were lost. These included items like fingerprints, personal information, even mental health records. The…

  • How I Found Success as a Woman in Cybersecurity

    In 2016, ESET launched its first Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship, which awards $2,500 to a female student who aspires to a career in cybersecurity. Our inaugural winner, Chelsie Power, is an…