February 2, 2017

Malvertising Grows by 132 Percent, According to Report

2 min read - The rate of malvertising attacks increased by 132 percent in 2016, according to a recent report. The use of ad-blocking software also increased sharply.

January 30, 2017

New VirLocker Ransomware Is Easily Fooled

2 min read - Researchers discovered a particularly malicious new strain of the VirLocker ransomware that can be tricked into thinking a ransom has been paid.

January 26, 2017

Sage Ransomware Levels Up

< 1 min read - The latest version of Sage ransomware was recently observed, and it's asking victims to pay $2,000 as part of its new campaign.

Fraud Protection January 26, 2017

The Dark Web Marketplace: A Shopping Center for Attackers

2 min read - Cybercriminals are steeped in a culture of trading malicious tools. This Dark Web marketplace drives the evolution of the cyberthreat landscape.

Advanced Threats January 25, 2017

Anatomy of an hVNC Attack

6 min read - Cybercriminals who rely on remote control tactics to commit financial fraud may use hidden virtual network computing (hVNC) modules to cover their tracks.

January 24, 2017

Leaked Source Code May Lead to More Banking Trojan Attacks, Researchers Warn

2 min read - Due to the recent leak of valuable source code on underground forums, security researchers predicted an increase in banking Trojan attacks.

January 23, 2017

Bot Chatter: Ragebot Botnet Malware Morphs

2 min read - The botnet malware known as Ragebot, which notably uses IRC to control infected devices, has resurfaced with improved features.

Fraud Protection January 23, 2017

An Evolving Threat: Ransomware in 2017

3 min read - IT leaders must prepare to protect their environments from new types of ransomware in 2017, since the new year is sure to bring fresh threats.

January 19, 2017

The Future of File Fraud? Spora Ransomware Offers Tiered Pricing and Complex Encryption

3 min read - Researchers recently discovered a new strain of ransomware, Spora, that allows victims to select tiered options in a slick, user-friendly payment process.

Network January 19, 2017

Episode 005: Protecting the Castle

< 1 min read - IBM's security sages have built an immune system that grows with your kingdom, protecting the castle from all kinds of cyberthreats.