X-Force September 20, 2016

Meanwhile in Britain, Qadars v3 Hardens Evasion, Targets 18 UK Banks

7 min read - After a brief period of inactivity while Qadars targeted banks in other regions, it seems the U.K. is back on the malware's operators' radar.

Malware September 15, 2016

Hey Dridex, Tu Runā Latviski?

5 min read - IBM X-Force Research reported that Dridex recently conducted attacks in unlikely areas, such as Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Ukraine.

Mainframe September 13, 2016

Use a Malware Simulator to Better Defend Against Ransomware

2 min read - A malware simulator like the Shinosec ShinoLocker suite can help penetration testers understand how malware works and practice defending their systems.

Data Protection September 4, 2016

Cybercrime-as-a-Service Poses a Growing Challenge

2 min read - Cybercrime-as-a-service poses a new security challenge because it allows malicious actors to leverage other cybercriminals' resources to conduct attacks.

Malware September 2, 2016

Fighting Fire With WinDBG: Breaking URLZone’s Anti-VM Armor

10 min read - URLZone, a sophisticated banking Trojan that first emerged in 2009, keeps its inner workings under wraps with extensive anti-research features.

Software Vulnerabilities August 31, 2016

Want Fries With Your EXTRABACON or EPICBANANA? Cisco Addresses Two New Vulnerabilities

3 min read - Cisco recently addressed two exploits that sound more like delicious drive-thru menu items than dangerous security risks: EXTRABACON and EPICBANANA.

Banking & Finance August 30, 2016

Sabotage: The Latest Threat to the Financial/Banking Industry

2 min read - Data sabotage has become a top security concern impacting the financial/banking industry as cybercriminals find ways to profit by altering financial data.

Advanced Threats August 26, 2016

Ramnit Rears Its Ugly Head Again, Targets Major UK Banks

4 min read - After an eight-month period of dormancy, the Ramnit Trojan has resurfaced to attack the customers of six major banks in the U.K.

August 23, 2016

Dridex Malware Targets Businesses

2 min read - Instead of sending phishing emails to millions of random users, the Dridex malware infection is now targeting a smaller number of large financial services.

Banking & Finance August 23, 2016

GozNym’s Euro Trip: Launching Redirection Attacks in Germany

4 min read - GozNym continued its trip around Europe by launching redirection attacks against 13 German banks. The volume of these attacks has spiked in recent months.