May 16, 2017 Study: Users Cleaning Up Password Security Habits 2 min read - Upon analyzing a massive password dump, Duo Labs concluded that users are slowly but surely adopting recommended password security best practices.
May 16, 2017 Protect Against the WannaCry Ransomware Attack With IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence With QRadar 4 min read - Organizations affected by the WannaCry ransomware attack can leverage IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence with QRadar to mitigate this unprecedented threat.
May 16, 2017 WhatsApp Scam: Nope, There’s No Free Netflix! 2 min read - A new WhatsApp scam employs social engineering tactics and dangles false promises of free Netflix subscriptions to trick users into spreading the malware.
May 15, 2017 Phony WordPress Domain Steals Cookies to Fool Web Admins 2 min read - Cybercriminals have been stealing cookies and using a fraudulent WordPress API to impersonate users and take control of victims' browsing sessions.
May 15, 2017 Locky’s Distributors Launch Jaff Ransomware 2 min read - Jaff ransomware is a new variant from the authors of Locky. It works in a similar manner, but is much more expensive for its victims.
May 15, 2017 Growing Ransomware Risk Requires Stronger Security Controls 2 min read - According to new research, IT professionals must implement stronger security controls to combat the growing threat of ransomware.
May 11, 2017 Microsoft Update Fixes Remote Code Execution Vulnerability 2 min read - The most recent Microsoft update addresses a flaw in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine that could enable attackers to commit remote code execution.
May 11, 2017 UK, Netherlands Emerge as Growing Hotspots for Originating Cyberattacks 2 min read - More than half of the world's cyberattacks now originate from EMEA countries, with the Netherlands being ground zero for 38 percent of phishing scams.
May 10, 2017 Fatboy Ransomware Targets Users With Big Mac Index 2 min read - Fatboy ransomware recently added location-based pricing along with extra service for cybercriminals looking for ransomware-as-a-service.
May 9, 2017 SharePoint Users Worry That Poor Usage Puts Sensitive Data at Risk 2 min read - The majority of Microsoft SharePoint users are calling for better controls and safeguards for sensitive data, according to a recent study.