Emotet: sold or on vacation? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Emotet: sold or on vacation? – Week in security with Tony Anscombe | WeLiveSecurity

10 months ago AndyC

Originally a banking trojan, Emotet later evolved into a full-blown botnet and went on to become one of the most dangerous cyberthreats worldwide

Originally a banking trojan, Emotet later evolved in

Originally a banking trojan, Emotet later evolved into a full-blown botnet and went on to become one of the most dangerous cyberthreats worldwide

Originally a banking trojan, Emotet later evolved into a botnet that went on to become one of the most prevalent cyberthreats worldwide – until it was taken down by an international law enforcement operation in January 2021. Around 10 months later, Emotet sprang back to life, and ESET researchers have now looked at the botnet’s activities since its resurgence in November 2021.

What has Emotet been up to of late? Watch the video to learn more and make sure to read also our blogpost for all the details.

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Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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