Malware March 17, 2017 Churn Under the Surface of Global Cybercrime 2 min read - Global cybercrime actors test their malware in small settings before launching internationally, leaving trails of clues to tip off astute security teams.
March 16, 2017 Petya Ransomware Gets Hijacked 2 min read - A new version of Petya ransomware, called PetrWrap, has been spotted by security researchers. This Trojan leverages old tricks to make fast money.
Software Vulnerabilities March 6, 2017 Cheap Shock: Why Shellshock Is Still a Thing 2 min read - Although security researchers discovered Shellshock more than two years ago, it remains popular among fraudsters with basic skill sets and light wallets.
Intelligence & Analytics March 2, 2017 Episode 006: The Great Dawnack 2 min read - In this installment of "In Security," the Great Dawnack's crystal ball depicted a troubling future for companies battling increasingly advanced threats.
February 28, 2017 Researchers Detect New Attacks Against MySQL Database 2 min read - Analysts found that MySQL databases had been attacked by a ransomware campaign similar to the one that affected MongoDB databases in January.
Advanced Threats February 28, 2017 Dridex’s Cold War: Enter AtomBombing 9 min read - IBM X-Force researchers discovered that an upgraded version of Dridex has been using a new injection method, signifying the Trojan's continued evolution.
February 14, 2017 Lazarus-Linked Malware Targets Polish Banks 2 min read - Threat actors with apparent ties to the Lazarus cybergang launched an attack against Polish banks that may be part of a broader, global campaign.
X-Force February 7, 2017 X-Force Red Launches in Latin America and Takes on the Evolution of Cybersecurity 3 min read - IBM's X-Force Red team delivers the offensive security capabilities organizations need to protect against and respond to advanced targeted attacks.
February 2, 2017 Malvertising Grows by 132 Percent, According to Report 2 min read - The rate of malvertising attacks increased by 132 percent in 2016, according to a recent report. The use of ad-blocking software also increased sharply.
January 30, 2017 New VirLocker Ransomware Is Easily Fooled 2 min read - Researchers discovered a particularly malicious new strain of the VirLocker ransomware that can be tricked into thinking a ransom has been paid.