Financial Sector Remains a Top Target in 2017
Our prediction at the end of 2016 held true: The influx of advanced DDoS, POS and other attacks targeting the financial sector has yet to abate in 2017.
Cybercrime Has Become a Commodity
Cybercrime tools available through private networks and on the Dark Web make it easier than ever for would-be fraudsters to infiltrate networks.
100-Day Government IT Roundup: Immigration, Innovation and Information Security in Trump’s America
The state of government IT was a central issue during last year's election and continues to drive decision-making within Trump's administration.
Threat Intelligence in the Age of Cyber Warfare
In the age of cyber warfare, security analysts must determine which assets are most critical and prioritize their defense strategies accordingly.
A Magnet for Cybercrime: Financial Services Sector
According to the 2017 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, cybercriminals targeted the financial services sector more than any other industry in 2016.
The Necurs Botnet: A Pandora’s Box of Malicious Spam
Since its initial launch five years ago, the Necurs botnet has quickly ascended the cybercriminal ranks. Today, it controls more than 6 million endpoints.
Commercial Malware Makes a Comeback in 2016
According to the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index for 2017, commercial malware made a notable comeback in 2016 and remains a top threat in 2017.
The NukeBot Trojan, a Bruised Ego and a Surprising Source Code Leak
After being spurned by his cybercriminal peers on underground forums, the creator of NukeBot apparently leaked the banking Trojan's source code.
Churn Under the Surface of Global Cybercrime
Global cybercrime actors test their malware in small settings before launching internationally, leaving trails of clues to tip off astute security teams.
The Dark Web Marketplace: A Shopping Center for Attackers
Cybercriminals are steeped in a culture of trading malicious tools. This Dark Web marketplace drives the evolution of the cyberthreat landscape.