Leslie Horacek, Author at Security Intelligence

IBM X-Force Offering Manager for Security Content and Research

Leslie Horacek is the X-Force Offering Manager for Security Content and Research and has worked in IT security since 1999. She has held various roles as a QA engineer, product manager and strategist, creating a diverse and complimentary skill set that plays a pivotal role across the IBM Security portfolio.

Threat Intelligence February 22, 2016

2016 IBM X-Force Report: Breaches Without Borders and Tales From the Cybercrime Underground

3 min read - The latest IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Report revealed some interesting trends regarding cybercrime in 2015 — and noted how it surpassed expectations.

Threat Research August 24, 2015

Anonymity and Cryptocurrencies Enabling High-Stakes Extortion

3 min read - The third 2015 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Quarterly has been released, detailing the evolution of ransomware, anonymous routers and more.

Threat Research March 16, 2015

Are Cracks in the Digital Foundation of the Internet Crumbling the Core?

4 min read - Today, IBM released the first 2015 X-Force Threat Intelligence Quarterly, along with the announcement of the X-Force Interactive Security Incident website.

Threat Research November 17, 2014

IoT: Will Ubiquitous Connectivity Mean Less Security?

3 min read - The fourth edition of the 2014 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Quarterly focuses on security threats that could arise from the Internet of Things (IoT).

Threat Research August 25, 2014

Why Heartbleed Still Matters: Hindsight in the Age of Pervasive Exploits

4 min read - The latest IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Report discusses the aftermath of the Heartbleed vulnerability, what organizations can learn and improve upon.

Threat Research June 9, 2014

Underestimating Your Security Tactics? Attackers Won’t!

4 min read - IBM X-Force report reveals the latest challenges faced by security researchers on the front lines and how attackers are recycling old spam techniques.

Malware February 24, 2014

Half a Billion Reasons Why Data Security Still Faces Major Challenges

4 min read - Latest security trends—from malware delivery to mobile device risks—based on data and ongoing research from the IBM X-Force Research team on today’s security threat landscape. Wherever you go, attackers will follow as security attacks are increasing.

Malware September 24, 2013

New Research Reveals Top Tactics Behind Today’s Cyber Attacks

9 min read - New research from IBM X-Force reveals top tactics behind today's cyber attacks. While vulnerability statistics, attack trends, and data breaches are all covered in detail, one of the more interesting points of discussion is a look at the psychology and…

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2016 IBM X-Force Report: Breaches Without Borders and Tales From the Cybercrime Underground

Anonymity and Cryptocurrencies Enabling High-Stakes Extortion

Are Cracks in the Digital Foundation of the Internet Crumbling the Core?

IoT: Will Ubiquitous Connectivity Mean Less Security?

Why Heartbleed Still Matters: Hindsight in the Age of Pervasive Exploits

Underestimating Your Security Tactics? Attackers Won’t!

Half a Billion Reasons Why Data Security Still Faces Major Challenges

New Research Reveals Top Tactics Behind Today’s Cyber Attacks

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