March 28, 2016

Bad Bots Report Predicts Smaller Footprint, Bigger Kick

2 min read - Although a recent report found that the number of bad bots is shrinking, the bots are getting more sophisticated and damaging.

Malware March 24, 2016

Why Botnets Remain the Go-To Weapon for Cybercriminals

2 min read - Aside from reappearing botnets, a newer angle to this threat is the thingbot — a botnet composed of infected Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

January 21, 2016

Bot Fraud 2016: Study Says Fake Ad Views Cost Companies $7 Billion

2 min read - Bot fraud is hitting companies where it hurts: their wallets. Recent studies indicated the activity would cost advertisers billions in 2016.

Banking & Finance December 22, 2015

The Return of Ramnit: Life After a Law Enforcement Takedown

5 min read - The Ramnit banking Trojan and botnet was previously taken down by law enforcement, but it appears to have re-emerged as a threat across the world.

December 7, 2015

Nerding Out: Collaboration Deal Downs Dorkbot

2 min read - A collaborative effort from law enforcement, tech vendors and security agencies took down a Dorkbot botnet that was more than 1 million computers strong.

October 6, 2015

Linux.Wifatch: The Router Virus That May Be Secretly Defending You From Other Malware

2 min read - A hacker may be helping protect unsuspecting users from malware through the Linux.Wifatch router virus, which protects home networks from botnets.

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.

Threat Intelligence June 11, 2015

Got Linux? BillGates Botnet Activity on the Rise

3 min read - While it may be just one form of malware currently plaguing Linux systems, the BillGates botnet has recently increased its activity.

May 5, 2015

Mumblehard Malware: Linux-Based Spam Generator Went Unnoticed for Five Years

2 min read - Researchers from ESET say the Mumblehard malware has infected thousands of machines, sending spam and staying undetected for more than five years.

April 16, 2015

Bee in Your Botnet: AAEH Disrupted by Law Enforcement Sting

2 min read - A joint international task force has disrupted the Beebone botnet (AAEH), but are users really safe from this type of polymorphic malware?