August 8, 2016 HEIST Uses a Cryptographic Scheme to Steal Data 2 min read - Cybercriminals developed HEIST, or "HTTP Encrypted Information can be Stolen Through TCP-Windows," to steal data using a cryptographic scheme.
X-Force August 4, 2016 The True Cost of Cybercrime in Brazil 4 min read - As the spotlight turns to Rio, cybercrime in Brazil continues to rise. In fact, the average cost of a data breach increased significantly in 2016.
X-Force July 21, 2016 Going for Gold: Cybercrime and the Brazilian Threat Landscape 3 min read - The upcoming international sporting event in Rio de Janeiro provide an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the Brazilian threat landscape.
Fraud Protection July 14, 2016 Look Who’s Calling: The Rise of the Robocalls 4 min read - The FTC is fighting back against annoying and criminal robocalls, which have been made possible thanks to the growth of voice-over-IP (VoIP) technology.
July 12, 2016 Patchwork Problems: Copy-Pasted Code Creates New APT Threat 2 min read - Old copied-and-pasted code is enjoying a rejuvenation in the form of Patchwork, a malware that's making the most of its second chance.
July 12, 2016 New UK Cybercrime Report: Traditional Lawbreakers Trounced by Tech Thieves 2 min read - According to a new cybercrime report from the U.K.'s National Crime Agency, digitally enabled fraud and computer misuse now outstrip traditional crime.
Intelligence & Analytics June 28, 2016 Planes, Trains and Automobiles (and More): No Shortage of Attack Targets in Transportation 2 min read - The transportation industry is a large target for cybercriminals, and the only way to avoid damaging attacks is to be proactive about security.
Government June 9, 2016 Botnet Detection Advances With the Use of Big Data Analysis in Europe 3 min read - The European Union is embracing new methods of botnet detection to fight cybercrime and improve the security of member nations.
Threat Intelligence June 6, 2016 The Growing Threat From Emerging Cybercrime Markets 3 min read - As more people gain internet access around the globe, new cybercrime markets begin to appear. Here's what you should know about this new threat.
June 2, 2016 New Zero-Day Exploit Hits the Malware Market 2 min read - Recent security research found that cybercriminals may be taking their zero-day exploits to the open malware market, peddling them to the highest bidder.