November 3, 2016

Sundown Exploit Kit Poised for Growth

2 min read - With heavyweight exploit kits like Nuclear, Angler and Neutrino out of the picture, the Sundown exploit kit appears poised for growth in the near future.

September 29, 2016

RIG Exploit Kit Dethrones Neutrino

2 min read - The RIG exploit kit appears to be the new guy on the cybercrime block, and it’s stepping up to void left by older, fledgling kits. Anti-malware firm Malwarebytes noted the sharp drop for the Angler exploit kit in June. An…

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 14, 2016

Say Goodbye to the Angler Exploit Kit

2 min read - The Angler exploit kit appears to have been shut down, but cybercriminals are turning to the Neutrino EK to fill the gap left behind.

March 16, 2016

Bad Ads? Angler-Based Malvertising Reels in Mainstream Sites

2 min read - Security vendors recently discovered a massive malvertising campaign linked to the Angler exploit kit targeting top-tier websites.

January 26, 2016

Cryptowall 4.0: Now Part of a Bad-News Bundle

2 min read - Cryptowall 4.0 now comes bundles into the Angler exploit kit, among other dangerous packages. Here's what you need to know about this threat.

Advanced Threats October 16, 2015

What Is Polymorphic Malware and Why Should I Care?

2 min read - Polymorphic malware may be a serious threat, but some of the strategies used to create it could be applied to malware defenses, as well.

Malware September 2, 2015

How to Stop a Botnet Created by Angler Exploit Kits

3 min read - The Angler exploit kit has been responsible for the vast majority of botnets created over the past year. Here's how it works and how to stop it.