CISO June 19, 2017

Cyber Solstice: IT Security Tasks to Tackle on the Longest Day of the Year

3 min read - 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.

Threat Intelligence June 12, 2017

10 Ways to Fight Advanced Malware With Threat Intelligence Sharing

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

Malware May 25, 2017

Unwrapping the Mystery: Did a Big, Slimy Internet Worm Make Hundreds of Organizations WannaCry?

6 min read - 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.

Fraud Protection May 23, 2017

Cybercrime Has Become a Commodity

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

May 10, 2017

Fatboy Ransomware Targets Users With Big Mac Index

2 min read - Fatboy ransomware recently added location-based pricing along with extra service for cybercriminals looking for ransomware-as-a-service.

April 26, 2017

Stealthy Remote Access Trojan Resurfaces

2 min read - A remote access Trojan remained undetected for several years due to its unconventional operating methods. Here's what to know about the Cardinal RAT.

April 25, 2017

Stuxnet: The Computer Worm That Keeps on Living

2 min read - Kapersky Labs explained that the life of a computer worm exploit doesn't end with the release of a security patch. Stuxnet is one example.

Malware April 24, 2017

The Necurs Botnet: A Pandora’s Box of Malicious Spam

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

April 10, 2017

Brick House? New Malware Destroys Vulnerable IoT Devices

2 min read - Iot devices are now under threat from a new strain of malware. BrickerBot infects vulnerable Linus-based endpoints and makes them permanently unusable.

Advanced Threats April 10, 2017

Andromeda: A Galaxy of Pain, Coming to a Machine Near You

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