Intelligence & Analytics September 3, 2020

Under Attack: How Threat Actors are Exploiting SOCKS Proxies

4 min read - From the basic building blocks of the internet to cryptocurrency mining on a supercomputer, SOCKS sits at the core of computing. A SOCKS proxy can be used to improve network security in an enterprise, but can also be exploited by…

May 26, 2020

New Android Malware Channels Malicious Activity Through Accessibility Services

2 min read - Security researchers uncovered a new Android malware strain called "DEFENSOR ID" that channels its malicious activity through a device's Accessibility Services.

May 25, 2020

Weekly Security News Roundup: ‘Silent Night’ Malware Reminiscent of ZeuS

3 min read - Researchers observed digital criminals selling a new malware strain based on the ZeuS family called "Silent Night." Read on to learn what else happened last week in security news.

May 18, 2020

Mandrake Espionage Platform Selects Android Devices for Exploitation

2 min read - Security researchers observed the newly documented Mandrake espionage platform carefully selecting Android devices for further exploitation.

May 5, 2020

EventBot Mobile Banking Trojan Could Infect Over 200 Financial Services Apps

2 min read - More than 200 personal finance apps are at risk of a mobile banking Trojan dubbed EventBot, which is designed to steal user data, security researchers warn.

Fraud Protection March 9, 2020

From Nigerian Princes to Bitcoin Trading: Online Scams Have Come a Long Way

5 min read - Online scams originating from Nigeria have come a long way, and while some stick with the old rich prince ploy, others have devised more elaborate schemes to secure money.

March 4, 2020

U.S. Cities Targeted by New PwndLocker Ransomware

2 min read - Security researchers observed the PwndLocker ransomware family targeting the networks of enterprises and U.S. cities.

February 19, 2020

AZORult Trojan Uses Fake ProtonVPN Installer to Disguise Attacks

2 min read - Security researchers observed the AZORult Trojan using a fake ProtonVPN installer to prey upon Windows users.

February 11, 2020

KBOT Malware Is the First ‘Living’ Virus Spotted in Years

2 min read - Security researchers recently spotted KBOT malware, the first "living" computer virus they've discovered in years.

January 27, 2020

Weekly Security News Roundup: GDPR Fines Imposed Total €114M Thus Far

3 min read - A survey found that regulators have thus far imposed 114 million euros in fines for a variety of GDPR infringements including data breaches. Learn what else happened last week in security news.