Software Vulnerabilities September 27, 2016 Shellshock Anniversary: Major Security Flaw Still Going Strong 5 min read - As if to celebrate its two-year anniversary, Shellshock, one of the most infamous bugs of 2014, ramped up its activity in September.
Malware September 9, 2016 VBA Macro Malware Jumping on the Ransomware Bandwagon 3 min read - IBM observed a spike in malware activity that uses Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros to deliver malicious attachments.
Energy & Utility September 8, 2016 Keeping the Lights On: Security Trends in the Energy and Utilities Industry 2 min read - The energy and utilities industry is built on a highly regulated framework — but that doesn't mean it's immune to the threat of a cyberattack.
Government August 10, 2016 Government Data Woes: 2016 Compromised Records Surpass Total for Last Three Years Combined 5 min read - Government entities in the U.S. and abroad have been targeted by malware infections, phishing schemes, SQL injection attacks and more.
Intelligence & Analytics June 28, 2016 Planes, Trains and Automobiles (and More): No Shortage of Attack Targets in Transportation 2 min read - The transportation industry is a large target for cybercriminals, and the only way to avoid damaging attacks is to be proactive about security.
X-Force June 23, 2016 Fool Me Once, Shame on You — Fool Me Eight Times, Shame on My Security Posture? 2 min read - Organizations with weak security posture are an attractive target for cybercriminals, and they may find themselves coming under fire frequently.
Advanced Threats May 16, 2016 Hacktivism: Fearmongering or Real Threat? 3 min read - Organizations must be prepared for possible hacktivism campaigns by arming themselves with the best defensive tools and security strategies.
Identity & Access May 9, 2016 Insider Attacks May Be Closer Than They Appear 2 min read - Security policies and employee education are just two of the many ways that organizations can mitigate the threat of insider attacks.
Retail December 15, 2015 The Retail Industry’s Top Cyberthreat in 2015: Malware 2 min read - IBM found that malware was the biggest offender of data breaches throughout the retail industry this year, but it was hardly the only threat.
Healthcare December 1, 2015 The Year of the Health Care Industry Security Breach 4 min read - The health care industry is increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals who are clamoring after personal health information and electronic records.
Advanced Threats November 18, 2015 Infographic: The Top Four Cybercrime Trends Are… 2 min read - A new infographic from IBM Emergency Response Services (ERS) details four of the top trends in cybersecurity — as well as some indicators of risk.
X-Force November 17, 2015 A Look Back With IBM X-Force: Lessons Learned From Security Research in 2015 2 min read - The latest 2015 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Quarterly focuses on the lessons learned from security research throughout the year.