ESET to expose latest security and
privacy risks of smart home devices at Mobile World Congress 2018
privacy risks of smart home devices at Mobile World Congress 2018
February 8, 2018
– ESET, the leading IT security vendor based in the
European Union, will launch its latest IoT security solutions and share
groundbreaking research into the security and privacy implications of smart
homes and devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) – taking place February
26 – March 1, 2018 in Barcelona.
– ESET, the leading IT security vendor based in the
European Union, will launch its latest IoT security solutions and share
groundbreaking research into the security and privacy implications of smart
homes and devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) – taking place February
26 – March 1, 2018 in Barcelona.
Exhibiting in Hall
7, booth 7H41, ESET’s stand will form part of MWC’s Internet of Things
tour. ESET’s security specialists will demonstrate the company’s focus on IoT
ecosystem protection – a top priority in this ever-more connected world. More
information can be found on the dedicated ESET
website.
7, booth 7H41, ESET’s stand will form part of MWC’s Internet of Things
tour. ESET’s security specialists will demonstrate the company’s focus on IoT
ecosystem protection – a top priority in this ever-more connected world. More
information can be found on the dedicated ESET
website.
“We continue to
see a rise in Android malware – with ransomware being part of it – as a result
of a growing number of malicious applications and targeted attacks. So, as more
connected devices become available on the market, the risk to consumers and
businesses has never been greater,” said Juraj Malcho, Chief Technology
Officer at ESET. “MWC is the perfect platform for us to share our
industry-leading insights, and our latest research on privacy concerns, to help
better protect users now and in the future.”
see a rise in Android malware – with ransomware being part of it – as a result
of a growing number of malicious applications and targeted attacks. So, as more
connected devices become available on the market, the risk to consumers and
businesses has never been greater,” said Juraj Malcho, Chief Technology
Officer at ESET. “MWC is the perfect platform for us to share our
industry-leading insights, and our latest research on privacy concerns, to help
better protect users now and in the future.”
1.
Hackers in the home?
Hackers in the home?
Smart home gadgets
were big news at CES 2018, and there can be
no doubt the latest and greatest in innovative smart devices will be on display
at MWC. Consumers are continually acquiring more connected devices into their
homes. Yet while they have their benefits, these cool gadgets have a darker
side as individuals share more sensitive, personal data about their everyday
lives.
were big news at CES 2018, and there can be
no doubt the latest and greatest in innovative smart devices will be on display
at MWC. Consumers are continually acquiring more connected devices into their
homes. Yet while they have their benefits, these cool gadgets have a darker
side as individuals share more sensitive, personal data about their everyday
lives.
Are the concerns
over smart devices justified? To find out, ESET engineers tested how smart home
devices communicate with networks and manufacturers. At MWC, ESET will showcase
a purpose-built concept Smart Home where the team will demonstrate the
potential risks to security and privacy posed by these gadgets.
over smart devices justified? To find out, ESET engineers tested how smart home
devices communicate with networks and manufacturers. At MWC, ESET will showcase
a purpose-built concept Smart Home where the team will demonstrate the
potential risks to security and privacy posed by these gadgets.
Join ESET at
booth 7H41 as experts announce the findings from this leading-edge
IoT research and ESET Global Security Evangelist, Tony Anscombe will be on hand
to answer questions about what it means for consumers’ security and privacy.
booth 7H41 as experts announce the findings from this leading-edge
IoT research and ESET Global Security Evangelist, Tony Anscombe will be on hand
to answer questions about what it means for consumers’ security and privacy.
2.
New solutions for new technology
New solutions for new technology
Did you know 90 percent of Android TVs are
reportedly vulnerable to hacking? Don’t miss the launch of ESET’s new security
solution for Android TVs, which provides advanced technology against
cybercriminals targeting connected TVs.
reportedly vulnerable to hacking? Don’t miss the launch of ESET’s new security
solution for Android TVs, which provides advanced technology against
cybercriminals targeting connected TVs.
Join ESET at
MobileFocus Global, PEPCOM‘s annual media
event, on Monday 26th February at 19.00 where ESET’S team of experts
will be hosting a live demonstration to show how the new security solution
defends consumers from cyberattacks. Find out more by visiting ESET’s dedicated
MWC website here.
MobileFocus Global, PEPCOM‘s annual media
event, on Monday 26th February at 19.00 where ESET’S team of experts
will be hosting a live demonstration to show how the new security solution
defends consumers from cyberattacks. Find out more by visiting ESET’s dedicated
MWC website here.
3.
Ransomware as global threat
Ransomware as global threat
2017 was certainly
the year of ransomware, with the likes of WannaCry and (Not)Petya demonstrating
the chaos it can cause. At MWC 2018, get up to date with ESET’S new research on
ransomware for Android. The latest findings provide detailed insight into how
ransomware for Android has evolved into a full-scale global threat, affecting
telcos, ISPs and MSPs, over the past 12 months and how ESET succeeds in
combatting the evolving risk.
the year of ransomware, with the likes of WannaCry and (Not)Petya demonstrating
the chaos it can cause. At MWC 2018, get up to date with ESET’S new research on
ransomware for Android. The latest findings provide detailed insight into how
ransomware for Android has evolved into a full-scale global threat, affecting
telcos, ISPs and MSPs, over the past 12 months and how ESET succeeds in
combatting the evolving risk.
4.
Meet the experts
Meet the experts
This year’s MWC
marks ESET’s 30 year anniversary. For three decades ESET experts have
single-mindedly focused on protecting its customers from complex threats. This
year, meet ESET Chief Technology Officer Juraj Malcho and Tony Anscombe, ESET´s
Global Security Evangelist, ESET’s Security Awareness Specialist Ondrej Kubovic
and Director of Global Sales Jeronimo Varela, at ESET’s booth, 7H41. To
set up a meeting with ESET experts, and to see a full rundown of ESET’s
activities at MWC, click here.
marks ESET’s 30 year anniversary. For three decades ESET experts have
single-mindedly focused on protecting its customers from complex threats. This
year, meet ESET Chief Technology Officer Juraj Malcho and Tony Anscombe, ESET´s
Global Security Evangelist, ESET’s Security Awareness Specialist Ondrej Kubovic
and Director of Global Sales Jeronimo Varela, at ESET’s booth, 7H41. To
set up a meeting with ESET experts, and to see a full rundown of ESET’s
activities at MWC, click here.
###
About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has
been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for
businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint
and mobile security, to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s
high-performing, easy-to-use products give consumers and businesses the peace
of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET
unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real-time to
keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats
require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D centers worldwide,
ESET becomes the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards,
identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.
For more information visit www.eset.com or follow
us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for
businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint
and mobile security, to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s
high-performing, easy-to-use products give consumers and businesses the peace
of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET
unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real-time to
keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats
require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D centers worldwide,
ESET becomes the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards,
identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.
For more information visit www.eset.com or follow
us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
For the LATEST tech updates,
FOLLOW us on our Twitter
LIKE us on our FaceBook
SUBSCRIBE to us on our YouTube Channel!
