(IN BRIEF) ESET HOME Security Essential for Windows has been named AV-Comparatives’ Product of the Year for 2024, earning the highest ratings across all tests, including the Advanced+ Award in seven key areas. The product stood out for its robust … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Advanced+ Award, Andreas Clementi, Antivirus, auto-renewal, AV-Comparatives, Awards, consumer security, Cybersecurity, digital security, ESET, ESET HOME Security Essential, leadership, malware protection, multilayered protection, privacy, Product of the Year, protection without slowing down, real-world threats, system performance, user interface, Viktória Ivanová, windows
(IN BRIEF) Stadler has been contracted to install a new traction system for Leo Express, a private Central European transport company, following recent rail infrastructure upgrades in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The new 25kV/50Hz AC traction system will be … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 25kV/50Hz AC, 3kV DC, Czech Ministry of Transport, Czech Republic, diagnostic system, dual traction systems, FLIRT trains, Frauenfeld, hardware and software adaptations, infrastructure upgrades, Leo Express, Polish networks, Polish rail networks, rail networks, Slovakia, Stadler, Switzerland, TCMS, technical running and brake tests, traction system, Train Control and Management System, TRANSPORT, weight assessment
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a EUR 40M contract by The Railway of the Slovak Republic for the modernization of Levice and Veľké Kozmálovce railway stations in southern Slovakia. The project includes the construction of new tracks, installation of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Slovakia, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 12 months, barrier-free platforms, catenary lines, construction period, crossroads, EUR 40M, Europe, integrated control center, January 2025, Levice, modernization, new tracks, order bookings, partnership, passenger accessibility, Railway of the Slovak Republic, railway stations, remote traffic management, SEK 460M, Skanska, Skanska project, southern Slovakia, station security systems, sustainability, switches, traffic safety, train speed, Veľké Kozmálovce
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in loans to Komerční banka and SG Equipment Finance Czech Republic (SGEF) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Slovakia, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Czech Republic, David Formánek, economic growth, EIB, INNOVATION, Komerční banka, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, Petr Němec, Slovakia, SMEs, Sóciété Générale Equipment Finance Czech Republic, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Vans Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has partnered with E.ON to launch a comprehensive B2B Charging Infrastructure initiative across Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The collaboration aims to support businesses transitioning to electric mobility by providing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Romania, Slovakia, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexandru Rugina, Andrea Kramer, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Czech Republic, Davide Villa, E.ON, EV charging infrastructure, Hungary, Mercedes-Benz Vans, partnership, Romania, Slovakia, Stephan Kunze, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Erste Group’s Private Banking division has been awarded the title of “Best Private Bank in Central and Eastern Europe” by both PWM/The Banker and Global Finance, marking a significant achievement in the CEE region. Erste received a total … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Awards, Banks, Business, Croatia, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Romania, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Austria, Awards, CROATIA, Czechia, Erste Group, leadership, Maximilian Clary und Aldringen, partnership, Private Bank, Romania, Slovakia
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched a new Christmas campaign, “Connections Begin When Barriers Break,” across ten European countries, emphasizing unity and tolerance. Through a heartwarming story of two young girls separated by a glass barrier, the campaign highlights the … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Croatia, Financial, Germany, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Montenegro, News, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Austria, Christmas campaign, Connection, CROATIA, Deutsche Telekom, Europe, Germany, holidays, Hungary, Montenegro, NORTH MACEDONIA, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, The Czech Republic, Ulrich Klenke, Unity
(IN BRIEF) ESET has been recognized as a Strategic Leader for the fourth time in the AV-Comparatives 2024 Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report. ESET PROTECT Enterprise achieved the highest score for Prevention and Response, detecting 98% of threats … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has revealed that the Telekopye scam network has shifted its focus to targeting users of Booking.com and Airbnb through compromised hotel accounts. By sending fake payment issue emails and directing users to fraudulent booking sites that … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Airbnb, Booking.com, ESET, Hotel Accounts, Radek Jizba, SECURITY, Telekopye Scam Network
(IN BRIEF) ESET has enhanced its Vulnerability and Patch Management module to include Linux and macOS systems, expanding coverage and offering improved visibility and control through a new dashboard. The update supports both automated and manual vulnerability scanning, ensuring seamless … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) RS Lease has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility to purchase up to 65 Vectron locomotives, with an immediate delivery of 30 units and an option for 35 more. These new Vectron Multi-System and Dual Mode locomotives … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has uncovered a new Android malware called “NGate” that targets NFC (Near Field Communication) data to facilitate unauthorized ATM withdrawals. The malware deceives users into installing it through phishing attacks impersonating Czech banks. Once installed, NGate … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Android Malware, ATM Theft, Cybersecurity, Czech banks, ESET, Lukáš Štefanko, NFC (Near Field Communication) Data, NGate, Phishing
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation’s NG-SOS app has reached a milestone of over 4 million downloads and has facilitated 200,000 emergency calls across Europe. The app, available in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, connects users directly to emergency services, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Hungary, Investment, Management, News, Science, Slovakia, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Austria, Czech Republic, emergency response, Europe, Hungary, NG-SOS App, partnership, Slovakia, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors approved €4.3 billion in financing for projects spanning Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, and Slovakia. The funding will support sustainable transport, renewable energy, water and waste treatment, … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Slovakia
Tagged Austria, Czech Republic, EIB, Europe, France, Germany, Hungary, investment, Italy, Lithuania, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Slovakia, sustainability, sustainable development
(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has approved 11 new loans totaling €1.3 billion across various countries and sectors. These loans aim to address critical social issues such as microfinance, healthcare, education, and post-disaster reconstruction. Among the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, European Union, Financial, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Small Business, Society, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine
Tagged Bosnia and Herzegovina, Carlo Monticelli, CEB, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, investments, partnership, Poland, SERBIA, Slovakia, Social Sector, Spain, Turkey, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) ESET researchers have uncovered a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign targeting Tibetans across various countries and territories, leveraging the Monlam Festival, a significant religious event. The operation, attributed to the China-aligned Evasive Panda Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, utilized a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Anh Ho, CHINA, Cyberespionage Campaign, ESET, Monlam Festival, Tibetans
(IN BRIEF) ESET Research uncovered Operation Texonto, a disinformation and psychological operations (PSYOPs) campaign utilizing spam emails to influence Ukrainian citizens, suggesting Russia’s superiority in the ongoing conflict. The campaign consisted of two waves in November and December 2023, spreading … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Russia, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Disinformation Campaign, ESET, Matthieu Faou, RUSSIA, Texonto, Ukrainians
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, an energy company, has experienced rapid expansion with acquisitions in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary, increasing its foreign station count by nearly a third in the past year. They are finalizing the purchase of over 60 service … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia
Tagged acquisitions, Austrocard, Daniel Obajtek, EV charging points, fuel stations, Hydrogen Refuelling Stations, MOL, OMV, ORLEN, Star Connect, Stop Cafe, Turmöl, Turmstrom
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has successfully completed its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants in Slovakia, becoming the world’s first plant to produce sustainable rhamnolipid biosurfactants. These high-quality biosurfactants are manufactured through a biogenic, carbon-based fermentation process, eliminating the need for petrochemical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged biotechnology, Evonik, facility, Johann-Caspar Gammelin, partnership, rhamnolipid biosurfactants, Slovakia, sustainability, Yann d'Hervé
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has commenced the production of the fourth modern generation of the Superb at the Volkswagen brand plant in Bratislava, just four weeks after its global unveiling near Prague. This strategic move, relocating the Superb’s production from … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Industrial, Slovakia
Tagged Andreas Dick, Bratislava, ICE flagship model, Kvasiny, Mladá Boleslav, Octavia, ŠKODA AUTO, ŠKODA Superb, SUPERB, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Passat
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