X-Force December 12, 2021

How Log4j Vulnerability Could Impact You

4 min read - Get the latest on the vulnerability dubbed "Log4Shell," a remote code execution vulnerability.

June 1, 2020

Weekly Security News Roundup: Average Ransomware Demand Grew 14 Times in One Year

3 min read - Researchers revealed that the average ransomware demand grew 14 times over a one-year period from 2018 to 2019. Read on to learn what else happened last week in security news.

February 22, 2017

Security Flaw Could Leave Businesses Vulnerable to Attack

2 min read - A security flaw in Java and Python could allow cybercriminals to bypass firewalls, potentially putting enterprise information at risk.

April 19, 2016

Ransomware Attacks Use JBoss Servers to Spread

2 min read - Samsam ransomware attacks are being carried out so successfully thanks to the malware's sophisticated ability to spread via compromised servers.

March 14, 2016

Old Java Flaw Boils Over as Security Pros Pierce Patch

2 min read - A Java flaw that originally surfaced in 2013 is back again, and this time, the patch isn't enough to fix the vulnerability and secure users.

March 10, 2016

Java Malware Becomes a Cross-Platform Threat

2 min read - The Java malware dropper can run on most major computer platforms, making this a cross-platform threat that puts all users at risk.

Advanced Threats July 9, 2014

7 Recommendations for Defending against Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

3 min read - A new study reports many IT security professionals are pessimistic about their ability to reduce the frequency and severity of advanced persistent threats.

Endpoint June 16, 2014

5 Pillars of Protection for Endpoint

4 min read - There are five security pillars of endpoint protection to consider to create a powerful structure to secure any enterprise against latest threats.

Software Vulnerabilities March 3, 2014

Rising Use of Malicious Java Code for Enterprise Infiltration

4 min read - Fifty percent of the exploits observed by Trusteer and IBM X-Force Research in December 2013 targeted Java vulnerabilities.

Malware February 24, 2014

Half a Billion Reasons Why Data Security Still Faces Major Challenges

4 min read - Latest security trends—from malware delivery to mobile device risks—based on data and ongoing research from the IBM X-Force Research team on today’s security threat landscape. Wherever you go, attackers will follow as security attacks are increasing.