February 18, 2016

Locky Ransomware: Cute Name, Ugly Consequences?

2 min read - A new ransomware called Locky is the latest macro malware to attack unsuspecting users in an attempt to encrypt files and extort money.

February 11, 2016

Logical Consequences: Siemens Plugs High-Severity PLC Gaps

2 min read - Siemens recently came under fire for high-severity vulnerabilities in some of its PLCs, highlighting a broader problem with IoT.

February 10, 2016

APT Groups Roundup: Handling the New Scam Influx

2 min read - APT groups are growing bolder, adding more tools to their arsenals and expanding their target list. Here's what you should know about these major threats.

Advanced Threats February 9, 2016

Dyre Straits: Group Behind the Dyre Trojan Busted in Moscow?

3 min read - Early reports indicate that the cybercrime gang behind the Dyre banking Trojan has been busted in Moscow by Russian authorities.

Malware February 1, 2016

Organized Cybercrime Big in Japan: URLZone Now on the Scene

5 min read - IBM X-Force researchers have discovered a third cybercrime group using the URLZone malware to target banks and their unsuspecting customers in Japan.

Advanced Threats January 28, 2016

Pay Us the Money or the Website Gets It: Extortion by DDoS

4 min read - Organized groups are using distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks as a way to threaten companies and carry out cyber extortion.

Advanced Threats January 22, 2016

Malware: Bigger and Badder Than Ever

2 min read - Malware underwent a major evolution in 2015, and traditional defenses need to be have dynamic intelligence if they hope to keep pace with these threats.

Malware January 7, 2016

Konnichiwa, Rovnix! Aggressive Malware Hits Japanese Banks

4 min read - The Rovnix banking Trojan is now attacking 14 major financial institutions in Japan with its highly sophisticated and targeted malware.

December 30, 2015

Malware Proxies: The New Cybercriminal Currency?

2 min read - Are malware proxies that take over victim computers becoming the new go-to for cybercriminals? They may be the next step for sophisticated attackers.

December 14, 2015

LATENTBOT: New Backdoor Virus Comes With Baggage

2 min read - A newly discovered backdoor virus known as LATENTBOT appears to have been operating for years in secret, representing a new cyberthreat landscape.