What Do Avocados and Threat Intelligence Have in Common?
Like a delicious guacamole, security teams need a perfect mix of IP addresses, MD5 checksum hashes and other threat intelligence to protect their networks.
All in a Spammer’s Workweek: Where Do the Busiest Spammers Work Around the Clock?
According to recent IBM X-Force data, spammers and spam botnets typically work the same hours we do to maximize their returns.
IBM and Check Point: Breaking New Ground in Collaborative Defense
IBM and Check Point are pairing up to provide increased security protections, which include automating endpoint detection and communication.
Stay Up to Date on Threat Intelligence With New X-Force Exchange Capabilities
The IBM X-Force Exchange features new capabilities and notifications to help security analysts collaborate and share threat intelligence more efficiently.
Where Are They Today? Cybercrime Trojans That No One Misses: Shifu Malware
Before it started fading out in June 2016, Shifu malware appeared to be targeting banks in Japan and the U.K. and evolving at a steady pace.
TrickBot Habla Español: Trojan Widens Its Attack Scope in Spain, Brings Redirection Attacks to Local Banks
The TrickBot Trojan has been steadily ramping up its activity this year, going into a rather intensive period of updates and attacks that started in Q2.
Monitor Your Network for NotPetya in Real Time
With the QRadar NotPetya Content Pack, security analysts can monitor their networks for indicators of NotPetya ransomware in real time.
A ‘Wiper’ in Ransomware Clothing: Global Attacks Intended for Destruction Versus Financial Gain
Further analysis of impacted Petya ransomware victims led our team to conclude that this attack was specifically aimed at organizations within Ukraine.
Petya Weren’t Expecting This: Ransomware Takes Systems Hostage Across the Globe
It appears that the current Petya payload is being distributed using the same exploits that were part of the leaks that powered the spread of WannaCry.
10 Ways to Fight Advanced Malware With Threat Intelligence Sharing
The X-Force Exchange threat intelligence sharing platform brings collaboration to the forefront of the ongoing fight against WannaCry and other malware.