April 12, 2016 Study Shows Dark Web Isn’t as Large or Illegal as Previously Thought 2 min read - While the Dark Web has a poor reputation, a recent study from security researchers found it may not be as expansive or as criminal as many believe.
Banking & Finance April 8, 2016 Organized Cybercrime’s New Bull’s-eye: Bankers 2 min read - Attackers are attempting to pull off their cybercrime exploits by targeting the human element in banks and other financial institutions.
April 5, 2016 Firefox Extensions Can Be Reused as Attack Vectors 2 min read - Two researchers recently described how Firefox extensions can be leveraged for malicious purposes without triggering Mozilla security warnings.
Threat Intelligence March 31, 2016 Know Your Enemy: Understanding the Motivation Behind Cyberattacks 2 min read - Understanding the motivation behind cyberattacks — and knowing who could be after your organization — can help you reduce your security risk.
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.
February 29, 2016 UK Cybercrime on the Rise as Security Confidence Lags 2 min read - Cybercrime in the U.K. continues to grow, but most organizations are not confident in their ability to defend against these threats.
Threat Intelligence February 22, 2016 2016 IBM X-Force Report: Breaches Without Borders and Tales From the Cybercrime Underground 3 min read - The latest IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Report revealed some interesting trends regarding cybercrime in 2015 — and noted how it surpassed expectations.
February 19, 2016 Taking the Bait: Leaked Data Grabs Attackers’ Attention 2 min read - A recent study highlighted how quickly cybercriminals go after leaked data as well as what they do with that information after it's been compromised.
February 15, 2016 Cybercrime Doesn’t Pay as Much as Previously Thought, Report Shows 2 min read - A new report from the Ponemon Institute and Palo Alto Networks found that cybercrime isn't as lucrative as it was assumed to be.
Fraud Protection February 11, 2016 Dark Web Suppliers and Organized Cybercrime Gigs 5 min read - Suppliers offering cybercrime-as-a-service on the Dark Web are helping organized groups achieve more effective bank fraud schemes.