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ESET®, a global pioneer in proactive protection for 25-years, today released its ‘Trends 2016: (In)Security Everywhere’ report. Based on intelligence gathered by ESET’s Reseach Laboratories, this report reveals important problems, events and challenges facings us in 2016.

The ‘Trends 2016: (In)Security Everywhere’ report provides in-depth analysis of the following areas of concern:

• Internet of Things: how increased interconnectivity will impact businesses that consider information security key to maintaining their business operations? • Ransomware: with new varieties and variants, this type of malware has become increasingly troublesome for both businesses and home users.
• Targeted attacks: how cyberespionage kits and APTs are likely to impact us in the future?
• Crimeware: what steps are necessary to protect against new malware families, techniques and campaigns?
• Haxposure: how big data breaches are impacting both companies and innocent victims?
• Mobile security: what can we expect from the trend of mobile malware? Windows 10: a look at the security features and user privacy.
• Critical infrastructure: analysing how critical systems are at increased risk.
• Law and regulations: how are standards impacting how we protect our systems and people?

Download the whole report ‘Trends 2016: (In)Security Everywhere’ or read more in the latest blogpost on WeLiveSecurity.com.

About ESET
ESET®, the pioneer of proactive protection and the maker of the award-winning ESET NOD32® technology, is a global provider of security solutions for businesses and consumers. For over 26 years, the Company continues to lead the industry in proactive threat detection. By obtaining the 80th VB100 award in June 2013, ESET NOD32 technology holds the record number of Virus Bulletin "VB100” Awards, and has never missed a single “In-the-Wild” worm or virus since the inception of testing in 1998. In addition, ESET NOD32 technology holds the longest consecutive string of the VB100 awards of any AV vendor. ESET has also received a number of accolades from AV-Comparatives, AV-TEST and other testing organisations and reviews. ESET NOD32® Antivirus, ESET Smart Security®, ESET Cyber Security® (solution for Mac), ESET® Mobile Security and IT Security for Business are trusted by millions of global users and are among the most recommended security solutions in the world.

ESET recently updated its two-factor authentication (2FA) application, adding a secure validation to weak and static user passwords. This updated version of ESET’s 2FA application provides flexibility and deeper integration of 2FA into bespoke applications, making it the best cost-effective solutions for SMBs everywhere.

The Company has global headquarters in Bratislava (Slovakia), with regional distribution centers in San Diego (U.S.), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Singapore; with offices in Jena (Germany), Prague (Czech Republic) and Sao Paulo (Brazil). ESET has malware research centers in Bratislava, San Diego, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Prague, Košice (Slovakia), Krakow (Poland), Montreal (Canada), Moscow (Russia) and an extensive partner network for more than 180 countries. For more information visit www.eset.sg or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Version 2 Limited
Version 2 Limited is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the Company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 Limited offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which includes Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

Version 2 Singapore Pte Ltd is the local office of Version 2 Limited.
For more information, please visit www.version-2.com.sg or call (65) 6296-4268.