News July 13, 2022

Feds offer $5 million for information on North Korean cyber threats

2 min read - North Korean-based actors have allegedly run company breaches, crypto crime, weapons sales, money laundering, human rights abuses and WMD program funding. Given the high stakes involved, the U.S. Department of State Rewards for Justice program is offering $5 million for…

News June 22, 2022

CISA warns of Russia-sponsored threats to critical infrastructure

2 min read - Cybersecurity authorities from the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K. recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory warning of increased cyber threats related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As per the alert, attacks may occur as a response…

Malware May 19, 2022

ITG23 crypters highlight cooperation between cyber criminal groups

25 min read - IBM Security X-Force researchers have continually analyzed the use of several crypters developed by the cybercriminal group ITG23, also known as Wizard Spider, DEV-0193, or simply the “Trickbot Group”. The results of this research, along with evidence gained from the…

Threat Intelligence September 15, 2021

X-Force report: No shortage of resources aimed at hacking cloud environments

4 min read - As cybercriminals remain steadfast in their pursuit of unsuspecting ways to infiltrate today’s businesses, a new report by IBM Security X-Force highlights the top tactics of cybercriminals, the open doors users are leaving for them and the burgeoning marketplace for…

Advanced Threats June 9, 2021

Cyber Gangs: Who Are They in 2021 and What Do They Want?

5 min read - Cyber crime gangs have been operating for years, but in recent months, they’ve shifted tactics. They’ve embraced new technologies, exploited new opportunities, delivered new payloads and sought out new targets. Their aim is to maximize the amount of money they…

Data Protection December 26, 2020

‘Tis the Season for Nonprofit Cybersecurity Risks to Reach New Heights

4 min read - The period between Christmas and New Year’s Day has long been the time people give to charities the most, making the charities themselves attractive targets for cyber criminals. Because the events of 2020 will likely boost existing trends, nonprofit cybersecurity…

June 3, 2020

Excel 4.0 Macro Functionality Incorporated Into Ursnif Delivery Campaigns

2 min read - Security researchers discovered a new Ursnif malware delivery campaign leveraging Excel 4.0 macro functionality.

June 2, 2020

Trickbot Using BazarBackdoor to Gain Full Access to Targeted Networks

2 min read - Security researchers observed the Trickbot operators using a new backdoor called "BazarBackdoor" to gain full access to targeted networks.

June 1, 2020

Trickbot Replaces ‘Mworm’ Propagation Method With New ‘Nworm’ Module

2 min read - Security researchers discovered that the Trickbot Trojan has replaced its "mworm" propagation method with a new "nworm" module.

May 27, 2020

Office 365 Credentials Targeted by Fake Supreme Court Phishing Attacks

2 min read - Malicious actors leveraged phishing emails designed to look like they originated from the Supreme Court in order to steal victims' Office 365 credentials.