When AV Software Is at War With Your OS: A Case of IT Complexity
When AV software programs are designed independently, it is only natural that there is competition for resources in the zero-sum field in which they are playing.
Detections of Dharma Ransomware Rise 148 Percent Between February and April 2019
A 13-year-old security threat known as Dharma ransomware is spreading through a variety of distribution methods, leading to a 148 percent increase in detections over a two-month period.
April Scams May Ruin Plans: Threat Actors Ramp Up for Tax Scam Season
Tax scam season has arrived. Here's what enterprises need to know to keep their corporate assets safe from tax-time scammers.
What Security Threats of the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Cybersecurity
If we look close enough, many new security threats are something we've seen in another form or an attack style we've had to previously defend against.
Ursnif, Emotet, Dridex and BitPaymer Malware Families Team Up to Wreak Havoc
Researchers discovered a link between four malware families — Ursnif, Emotet, Dridex and BitPaymer — that suggests threat actors may be combining efforts to develop more sophisticated attack vectors.
IBM X-Force Security Predictions for the 2019 Cybercrime Threat Landscape
IBM X-Force's top security predictions for 2019 cover a range of potential attack schemes and consequences, from industry-specific prognostications to a rapid expansion of emerging criminal schemes.
Brand New Bag? TrickBot Malware Adds POS Data Collection Module
Security researchers observed TrickBot malware that utilizes a new capability: point-of-sale (POS) data collection.
New Ransomware Strain Evades Detection by All but One Antivirus Engine
A new strain of Dharma ransomware is able to evade detection by nearly all of the antivirus solutions on the market.
New Cobalt Gang PDF Attack Avoids Traditional Static Analysis Tools
A PDF attack campaign conducted by the Cobalt Gang used a specially crafted document to evade dection by static analysis tools.
How SEO Poisoning Campaigns Are Mounting a Comeback
SEO poisoning is on the rise again. How do threat actors use search engine results to drive victims to malicious sites, and what can users do to protect themselves?