July 21, 2016 Petya Ransomware Upgrades Its Crypto 2 min read - The new version of the Petya ransomware features the proper implementation of Salsa20 as well as a more complex preprocessing algorithm.
X-Force July 21, 2016 Going for Gold: Cybercrime and the Brazilian Threat Landscape 3 min read - The upcoming international sporting event in Rio de Janeiro provide an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the Brazilian threat landscape.
July 18, 2016 Proof of Compromise? New Neutrino Exploit Runs on Research 2 min read - A new proof of concept (PoC) for a previously patched Internet Explorer vulnerability has made its way into the Neutrino exploit kit.
July 14, 2016 Furtim’s Parent Goes After Power Companies 2 min read - Power companies should watch out for Furtim's Parent, a suspected state-sponsored malware variant currently targeting this high-profile industry.
Advanced Threats July 13, 2016 CryptoLocker Ransomware Is on the Rise — Here’s What to Do if You’re Attacked 2 min read - The popularity of threats such as the CryptoLocker ransomware highlights some security best practices that can help enterprises avoid attacks.
July 12, 2016 CryptoDrop Stops Ransomware by Stopping Its Encryption 2 min read - A new security tool called CryptoDrop aims to flag malicious encryption processes to stop a ransomware infection from being completed.
July 7, 2016 Japanese Banking Industry Hit by URLZone Trojan 2 min read - The Japanese banking industry was recently hit hard by the BEBLOH Trojan, causing authorities in the country to issue alerts regarding the threat.
June 28, 2016 Nuclear EK Shuts Down — What’s the Fallout? 2 min read - Now that both Angler and the Nuclear EK have been shut down, cybercriminals will have to search for a replacement to carry out their attacks.
June 28, 2016 The Fansmitter Method: Stolen Data’s New Sound? 2 min read - Security researchers described a new method of data theft called Fansmitter, which uses cooling fans to slowly exfiltrate information.
June 27, 2016 Malware Top 10: Conficker Grabs Top Spot, Tinba Takes Second 2 min read - Check Point found that the Conficker malware accounts for 14 percent of recognized attacks today, making it the top cyberthreat for the month of May.