April 3, 2017

Malware Attack Targets Open Source Developers

2 min read - A recent phishing campaign targeted GitHub developers with Dimnie malware, which enables fraudsters to alter open source code packages.

Threat Hunting March 21, 2017

Understanding Cyber Threat Hunting

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

Malware March 17, 2017

Churn Under the Surface of Global Cybercrime

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

March 16, 2017

Petya Ransomware Gets Hijacked

2 min read - A new version of Petya ransomware, called PetrWrap, has been spotted by security researchers. This Trojan leverages old tricks to make fast money.

Software Vulnerabilities March 6, 2017

Cheap Shock: Why Shellshock Is Still a Thing

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

Intelligence & Analytics March 2, 2017

Episode 006: The Great Dawnack

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

February 28, 2017

Researchers Detect New Attacks Against MySQL Database

2 min read - Analysts found that MySQL databases had been attacked by a ransomware campaign similar to the one that affected MongoDB databases in January.

Advanced Threats February 28, 2017

Dridex’s Cold War: Enter AtomBombing

9 min read - IBM X-Force researchers discovered that an upgraded version of Dridex has been using a new injection method, signifying the Trojan's continued evolution.

February 14, 2017

Lazarus-Linked Malware Targets Polish Banks

2 min read - Threat actors with apparent ties to the Lazarus cybergang launched an attack against Polish banks that may be part of a broader, global campaign.

X-Force February 7, 2017

X-Force Red Launches in Latin America and Takes on the Evolution of Cybersecurity

3 min read - IBM's X-Force Red team delivers the offensive security capabilities organizations need to protect against and respond to advanced targeted attacks.