Banking & Finance May 8, 2023

How the ZeuS Trojan Info Stealer Changed Cybersecurity

4 min read - Information stealer malware is a type of malicious software designed to collect sensitive information from a victim’s computer. Also known as info stealers, data stealers or data-stealing malware, this software is true to its name: after infecting a computer or…

Advanced Threats July 13, 2016

CryptoLocker Ransomware Is on the Rise — Here’s What to Do if You’re Attacked

2 min read - The popularity of threats such as the CryptoLocker ransomware highlights some security best practices that can help enterprises avoid attacks.

Malware September 30, 2015

Ransomware Goes Back to the Future

3 min read - Ransomware remains a common attack, and it will continue to be a popular choice for cybercriminals until enterprises improve end user education.

Malware July 21, 2015

Ransomware: The Enterprise’s Boogeyman

3 min read - Ransomware is a growing problem in today's threat landscape, but organizations can prepare for and prevent this type of malware from becoming an issue.

July 17, 2015

TeslaCrypt Levels Up Encryption With Version 2.0.0

2 min read - TeslaCrypt is back, this time with better encryption and a re-skin to make it look like part of CryptoWall. What's worth knowing about Version 2.0.0?

May 14, 2015

Knock, Knock: New Ransomware Breaks In for Bitcoins

2 min read - Two new ransomware threats have surfaced in the last week, one identified by Symantec and the other by Rackspace. How can companies protect their data?

Advanced Threats May 8, 2015

Ransomware Triggers Cryptographers’ Call for Action

2 min read - Ransomware is one of the biggest cyberthreats organizations face today. In response, cryptographers are calling for reform to encryption practices.

November 25, 2014

Research on Ransom Malware Suggests Antivirus May Not Do the Job

2 min read - A report from Bromium argues that backup technologies may be more effective in containing ransom malware threats than traditional antivirus software.

July 30, 2014

Ransomware and Cyber Extortion: What You Need to Know and Do

3 min read - Today, cyber criminals are applying ancient approaches to modern technologies by using ransomware and cyber extortion to demand money from victims.