Tag: Advanced Threats

Security professionals should take advantage of the longest day of the year to take care of security tasks that are typically placed on the back burner.

The X-Force Exchange threat intelligence sharing platform brings collaboration to the forefront of the ongoing fight against WannaCry and other malware.

IBM X-Force revealed that WannaCry spread to its targets like a computer worm. But unlike a classic worm, it carried a malicious payload of ransomware.

Cybercrime tools available through private networks and on the Dark Web make it easier than ever for would-be fraudsters to infiltrate networks.

Since its initial launch five years ago, the Necurs botnet has quickly ascended the cybercriminal ranks. Today, it controls more than 6 million endpoints.

The IBM X-Force team analyzed the Andromeda malware and determined that its operators have shifted their attention to the payment card industry.

When implementing threat hunting programs for the first time, IT teams should start with basic concepts, then add more capabilities gradually.

Global cybercrime actors test their malware in small settings before launching internationally, leaving trails of clues to tip off astute security teams.

Although security researchers discovered Shellshock more than two years ago, it remains popular among fraudsters with basic skill sets and light wallets.

In this installment of "In Security," the Great Dawnack's crystal ball depicted a troubling future for companies battling increasingly advanced threats.