Malware July 10, 2014 Boleto Malware: Two New Variants Discovered 4 min read - Researchers have discovered two additional variants of Boleto malware that operate quite differently from the previously discovered Eupuds malware.
Fraud Protection March 25, 2013 Fraud Prevention on Trial: Effectiveness vs. Convenience 2 min read - When it comes to online banking, what is considered a commercially reasonable means of fraud protection, and how effective are those means to begin with?
Endpoint March 20, 2013 Blacklisting, White-listing and the Way Forward: Comments on the Schneier-Ranum Face-Off 3 min read - Will white-listing or blacklisting better protect your enterprise? We weigh in on the ongoing debate.
Fraud Protection March 19, 2013 Is Your Risk Engine Shortsighted? Improve Its Vision With a Holistic View 3 min read - A firm can face a malware breach if its risk engine does not see every stage of an attack, as one bank recently discovered.
Threat Intelligence March 7, 2013 Can You Get Rid of Java? 2 min read - Java suffers the most malware infections of any programming language and recent zero-day exploits now warrant removing it from business applications.
Malware March 6, 2013 Live on Video: uMitB Steals ‘Verified by Visa’ and ‘MasterCard SecureCode’ Credentials < 1 min read - A new video shows a uMitB scam stealing "Verified by Visa" and "MasterCard SecureCode" credentials from unsuspecting victims through a webinject.
Endpoint February 6, 2013 Endpoint Security: No Admin Rights, No Malware? Yeah, Right! 2 min read - Endpoint security can be compromised if employees have permission to make administrative changes on company devices. However, they may still be at risk.
Malware January 20, 2013 Malvertising Campaigns Get a Boost From Unpatched Java Zero-Day Exploits 3 min read - A new type of malware distributes Blackhole exploit kits that compromise user endpoints through malicious advertising, or "malvertising."
Malware January 10, 2013 Advanced Malware Represents a Small Percentage of Enterprise Threats, But Packs Highest Impact 2 min read - Businesses should protect themselves against advanced malware; although it makes up a small sliver of malware threats, its impact can be devastating.
Banking & Finance December 10, 2012 PATCO Reimbursed for Online Fraud Losses as Liability Shifts to Banks 3 min read - With People's United Bank assuming liability for PATCO's financial online fraud losses, a precedent has been set regarding banks' responsibilities.
Banking & Finance September 20, 2012 Fraud 2.0: FBI Warns of Malware Attacks Targeting Bank Employees 2 min read - According to the FBI, financial institutions should protect themselves against malware attacks that have been targeting employees for login credentials.
Fraud Protection August 22, 2011 Ramnit Evolution: From Worm to Financial Malware 3 min read - Over time, the Ramnit worm has morphed into a financial malware — or is at least being used as a platform to commit financial fraud.