Megan Roddie

Cyber Threat Researcher - IBM X-Force IRIS

Megan Roddie is a Cyber Threat Researcher with IBM's X-Force IRIS. She has a M.S. in Digital Forensics along with several industry Digital Forensics and Incident Response certifications. Her professional background includes working in Security Operations Centers in both the public and private sector, providing experience in a variety of different environments.

Malware September 9, 2021

LockBit 2.0: Ransomware attacks surge after successful affiliate recruitment

7 min read - After a brief slowdown in activity from the LockBit ransomware gang following increased attention from law enforcement, LockBit is back with a new affiliate program, improved payloads and a change in infrastructure. According to IBM X-Force, a major spike in…

Software Vulnerabilities March 16, 2020

Player vs. Hacker: Cyberthreats to Gaming Companies and Gamers

6 min read - It is important that gaming companies are prepared to defend against threats to their consumers and that gamers understand the types of threats they can face in their community.

Malware March 12, 2020

PXJ Ransomware Campaign Identified by X-Force IRIS

4 min read - In a recent analysis from IBM's X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS), our team discovered activity related to a new strain of ransomware known as PXJ ransomware.

Threat Hunting January 21, 2020

New NetWire RAT Campaigns Use IMG Attachments to Deliver Malware Targeting Enterprise Users

3 min read - IBM X-Force researchers have discovered a new campaign targeting organizations with fake business emails that deliver NetWire remote-access Trojan (RAT) variants.

Endpoint May 20, 2019

How to Fight Back Against Macro Malware

6 min read - Per X-Force IRIS, at least 22 percent of reported campaigns in April 2019 delivered macro malware. What methods can defenders leverage to help detect malicious macro activity?

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Megan Roddie

LockBit 2.0: Ransomware attacks surge after successful affiliate recruitment

Player vs. Hacker: Cyberthreats to Gaming Companies and Gamers

PXJ Ransomware Campaign Identified by X-Force IRIS

New NetWire RAT Campaigns Use IMG Attachments to Deliver Malware Targeting Enterprise Users

How to Fight Back Against Macro Malware

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