Our insulin pumps could be hacked, warns Johnson & Johnson

The Animas OneTouch Ping insulin pump contains vulnerabilities that could be exploited by a malicious attacker to remotely trigger an insulin injection.

Security researcher Jay Radcliffe – who is himself a Type I diabetic – discovered the flaws and wrote about his findings.

Our insulin pumps could be hacked, warns Johnson & Johnson

The security review: Top 5 reasons for corporate data loss

Welcome to this week’s security review, which includes an in-depth discussion of the most common reasons for corporate data loss. Also this week, we’ve got news of improvements to Google’s two-step verification process, a major data breach at Acer and yet another phishing scam targeting Apple customers.



The security review: Top 5 reasons for corporate data loss

ESET Mobile Security Contains the Most Modern Security Components for Smartphones Says AV-Comparatives

Press release:

San Diego, CA, September 6, 2012

ESET Mobile Security Contains the Most Modern Security Components for Smartphones Says AV-Comparatives

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ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, has scored an excellent review for its Android-based product in the latest Mobile Security Review by independent testing authority AV-Comparatives.

ESET Mobile Security for Android has scored high marks in all major categories, including both low battery usage and malware detection capabilities while also earning recognition as a top solution when it comes to detecting the most adware families.

AV-Comparatives analyzed the key functionalities of the feature-rich product, namely Antivirus, Antispam, Anti-Theft, SIM-matching, Remote Wipe and Remote Lock. The testing authority also recognized ESET for flawless installation of the product and, “a variety of setting options for Antivirus protection compared to other products.”

Most importantly, AV-Comparatives found that, “this product was one of few that made data recovery after a remote wipe completely impossible,” given that ESET Mobile Security overwrites the entire memory. “ESET Mobile currently contains the most modern security components for smartphones,” concluded AV-Comparatives in the report.

“A dedicated team of ESET Mobile Security developers has made every effort to develop the most advanced solution for protecting our customers on-the-go,” said ESET Product Manager for Mobile Security Miroslav Majtáz. “We are proud that an authority such as AV-Comparatives is recognizing our talent and technology.”

In the coming weeks, ESET is planning to release ESET Endpoint Security for Android – a mobile security solution for business customers with remote administration capabilities.

About ESET

ESET is on the forefront of security innovation, delivering trusted protection to make the Internet safer forbusinesses and consumers. IDC has recognized ESET as a top five corporate anti-malware vendor and one of the fastest growing companies in its category. Trusted by millions of users worldwide, ESET is one of the mostrecommended security solutions in the world. ESET NOD32 Antivirus consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing, and powers the virus and spyware detection in ESET Smart Security and ESET Cybersecurity for Mac. Sold in more than 180 countries, ESET’s global headquarters is in Bratislava, Slovakia, with distribution headquarters for North America located in San Diego, California. ESET also has offices in Buenos Aires, Prague, Krakow and Singapore and is represented by an extensive global partner network. For more information, visit http://www.eset.com/us or call +1 (619) 876-5400.

ESET is Partnering with e-Gamers at World's Largest Games Event, Gamescom

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Bratislava, Cologne, August 15, 2012

ESET is Partnering with e-Gamers at World's Largest Games Event, Gamescom

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ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, is showcasing its partnership at Gamescom with computer gamers and Schenker Notebooks – producer of the XMG line of specialty gaming computers. Starting Wednesday, August 15, the world's largest gaming event will be held in Cologne, Germany as hundreds of thousands of gaming enthusiasts will have the opportunity to join ESET at ESET/XMG booth in Hall 8 – ESL Arena. The expo will culminate with ESET Summer Masters Starcraft 2 competition held on Saturday, August 18.

The ESET/XMG booth will be encompassing 200 square meters, along with a 45 square meter podium with a FullHD broadcast of gaming events. The media partner for the event is the German music TV station im1. The highlight will be Saturday’s ESET Summer Masters where top e-sports gamers will compete for the cash prize, with insights by the renowned Starcraft 2 commentator Sebastian "HomerJ" Schenck. The matches will be live-streamed over the internet.

Before the event kicks off, there will be a lot of gaming and partying activities taking place at the ESET stand – starting Thursday evening with a DJ performance. In addition, the biggest music fest will take place Friday at 19.00 as DJs Shamram Jey and Tube&Berger take center stage. Showmatches, trailershows, shootouts & raffles will be featured every day and run all-day long.

ESET provides products customized for maximum gaming performance. ESET Smart Security 5 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5come with a Gaming Mode that automatically switches to silent mode to conserve system resources, so users can fully enjoy gaming or concentrate on important work tasks without distractions, while being protected. These and other planned product releases provide the gaming community with the most up-to-date security solutions built  for light system footprint to  deliver the best possible and safe experience for gamers. 

About ESET

ESET is on the forefront of security innovation, delivering trusted protection to make the Internet safer forbusinesses and consumers. IDC has recognized ESET as a top five corporate anti-malware vendor and one of the fastest growing companies in its category. Trusted by millions of users worldwide, ESET is one of the mostrecommended security solutions in the world. ESET NOD32 Antivirus consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing, and powers the virus and spyware detection in ESET Smart Security and ESET Cybersecurity for Mac. Sold in more than 180 countries, ESET’s global headquarters is in Bratislava, Slovakia, with distribution headquarters for North America located in San Diego, California. ESET also has offices in Buenos Aires, Prague, Krakow and Singapore and is represented by an extensive global partner network. For more information, visit http://www.eset.com/us or call +1 (619) 876-5400.

ESET Updates Cybersecurity for Mac and NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X for Full Mountain Lion Compatibility

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San Diego, CA, August 7, 2012

ESET Updates Cybersecurity for Mac and NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X for Full Mountain Lion Compatibility

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ESET, the leader in proactive protection celebrating 25 years of its technology this year, today announced that ESET Cybersecurity™ for Mac and ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X have been updated to be fully compatible with OS X Mountain Lion. These solutions when paired with OS X Mountain Lion provide a complete Internet security solution that actively detects and protects against viruses, worms, Trojan horses, keyloggers, spyware, malware, and more.

Mac OS X Mountain Lion introduces a host of new features, such as Gatekeeper, which makes downloading apps safer for Mac users. ESET has been fully vetted and digitally signed by Apple to be an approved app developer as it relates to the new Gatekeeper functionality.

Both ESET Cybersecurity for Mac and ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X have been specifically designed for Mac from the ground up and utilize the award-winning ThreatSense® antivirus scanning engine resulting in fully integrated solutions that work perfectly with OS X Mountain Lion. The formidable combination of ESET technology and OS X Mountain Lion proactively provide Mac users with extra layers of security, proactive protection, and detection features to keep their Mac safe from Internet-born threats.

Some of the key features of ESET Cybersecurity for Mac and ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X include an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, complimentary training of tips and techniques to educate users and get them up and running fast, and technology that runs seamlessly in the background to alleviate any impacts on overall performance.

Additional features of ESET Cybersecurity for Mac:

• All virus signature database updates are automatic, ensuring you are always up-to-date on your definitions.
• Online training that leads users through real-world scenarios via videos and education exercises (available for ESET Cybersecurity for Mac).
• On-demand and scheduled scans keep your device safe and allow you to scan various storage devices, including Time Machine archives.
• Proactive detection of Mac and Windows viruses, spyware, and other threats, using ESET’s ThreatSense technology.
• Intuitive and familiar OS X look and feel.
• Advanced setup for power-users to control scan depth, set file, folder or volume exclusions, set level of heuristics and much more.
• Scans removable media, including USB drives, CDs and DVDs, memory sticks, FireWire®, etc.
• Free technical support as with all ESET products.
• Easily managed on any network through ESET’s Remote Administrator (available for ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X).

  

Pricing and availability 

ESET Cybersecurity for Mac is available now for purchase at the ESET Online Store and pricing begins at $39.99 for a 1 year license or $59.99 for a 2-year license for a single user. Pricing becomes more cost-effective for multiple user licenses, for instance five seat licensing costs $99.99 for one year and $149.00 for two years.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus Business Edition for Mac OS X is available immediately through ESET’s website. Please contact ESET directly for pricing at http://go.eset.com/us/business/contact/.

About ESET

ESET is on the forefront of security innovation, delivering trusted protection to make the Internet safer forbusinesses and consumers. IDC has recognized ESET as a top five corporate anti-malware vendor and one of the fastest growing companies in its category. Trusted by millions of users worldwide, ESET is one of the most recommended security solutions in the world. ESET NOD32 Antivirus consistently achieves the highest accolades in all types of comparative testing, and powers the virus and spyware detection in ESET Smart Security and ESET Cybersecurity for Mac. Sold in more than 180 countries, ESET’s global headquarters is in Bratislava, Slovakia, with distribution headquarters for North America located in San Diego, California. ESET also has offices in Buenos Aires, Prague, Krakow and Singapore and is represented by an extensive global partner network. For more information, visit http://www.eset.com/us or call +1 (619) 876-5400.

ESET Foundation to Support Securing Our eCity® Initiative and Drive Awareness and Education for Cyber and Societal Challenges

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San Diego, CA, March 14, 2012

ESET Foundation to Support Securing Our eCity® Initiative and Drive Awareness and Education for Cyber and Societal Challenges

ESET today announced that it has established the ESET Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. ESET has established the ESET Foundation to further support its Securing Our eCity initiative and commitment to community collaboration to support cybersecurity awareness, education and societal challenges within the San Diego community and across the nation.

“The ESET Foundation is strongly committed to providing support to the greater San Diego area and to computer users across the world,” said Anton Zajac, president of ESET North America and ESET Foundation president. “We believe that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and are working to arm computer users with the tools and knowledge necessary to become safer in cyber space. We are honored by the support that the community and nation have given to Securing Our eCity and are thrilled to have such prominent representatives from industry and community on our board of directors for the foundation.” 

In mid-2008, Securing Our eCity was established and a movement to educate San Diego’s digital citizens was born. Securing Our eCity provides awareness of potential issues and offers free cybersecurity information and education that assists businesses, families, youths and seniors to better prepare for a safer cyber experience in rapidly changing technology driven environments.

“With cybersecurity being a critical issue, programs like Securing Our eCity are crucial in providing the necessary resources related to education to help keep businesses and consumers safe in cyber space,” said Jessie J. Knight Jr., chairman and CEO of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and ESET Foundation chairperson. “At SDG&E, we are committed to protecting our critical infrastructure and working with the community to create a new generation of cyber-savvy citizens. I look forward to working with the ESET Foundation to continue to bring cybersecurity awareness, education and preparation to the residents of San Diego.”

This past year, Securing Our eCity worked with organizations like the San Diego Police Foundation, Girl Scouts USA, The Boy Scouts of America and others to bring cybersecurity awareness and education to the San Diego community. Additionally, Securing Our eCity expanded nationally by aligning with other various cyber initiatives across the nation including: Cyber City USA in San Antonio, TX, WC4 in Washtenaw County, MI, and Cyber Maryland to advance cybersecurity awareness, education and preparation through community driven programs. Furthermore, Securing Our eCity’s 2011 fall symposium and awards ceremony was attended by more than 350 security professionals, business executives and managers, IT consultants, government and law enforcement officials.

“Securing Our eCity has done a tremendous job of working to make San Diego a place where people can build a better cybersecurity environment through community engagement,” said Michael Kaiser, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance and ESET Foundation board member. “We are excited that the National Cyber Security Alliance has been a part of Securing Our eCity from the beginning, and we look forward to continuing to support the program, both in San Diego and across the nation.”

ESET Foundation board members and officers include, Jessie J. Knight Jr., chairperson, Anton Zajac, president, Randy Frisch, treasurer and Pamela Richardson, secretary. Additional board members include, Andrew Lee, CEO of ESET North America, Darin Andersen, general manager North America for Norman Defense Systems, Michael Kaiser, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance, Liz Fraumann, director of cybersecurity awareness and education at ESET North America, as well as other members of the San Diego community.

For additional information about Securing Our eCity, upcoming events and ways to get involved, please visit, http://www.securingourecity.com/.

About The ESET Foundation

Founded in late 2011, the ESET Foundation’s mission is to foster community collaboration to create educational awareness for cyber and societal challenges. Headquarted in San Diego, the ESET Foundation’s signature program is the award-winning Securing Our eCity®, recognized in 2010 by the White House and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the best local and community program. The ESET Foundation brings together like-minded organizations whose primary goal is to encourage cybersecurity for business, families, youth and seniors. For more information visit www.esetfoundation.org or, please email Steve.Kovsky@esetfoundation.org

 

About Securing Our eCity

Securing Our eCity (SOeC) is an initiative created and led by ESET North America, a San Diego based software security company. SOeC is focused on fostering public/private partnerships at local, state, national and international levels while helping counter cyber threats and creating more cyber secure communities across the globe. Stakeholders from coast to coast including consumer advocates, business owners, and governmental agencies (law enforcement and legislative bodies) have come together to raise awareness, education and help individuals and businesses prepare for cyber security challenges now and in the future. The founding stakeholders include ESET North America, San Diego Business Journal, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, UCSD and SDSU. To learn more, visit: www.securingourecity.org

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