Data Protection June 19, 2015 The POS Malware Epidemic: The Most Dangerous Vulnerabilities and Malware 9 min read - POS malware continues to grow as a problem plaguing retailers, but with knowledge and a few best practices, organizations can protect customer data.
June 17, 2015 Microsoft Clarifies Its Stance on Whether the Ask Toolbar Is Malware 2 min read - A recent security policy change from Microsoft was interpreted as a way of classifying programs such as the Ask toolbar as malware.
June 15, 2015 Cybersecurity Risk: Right Resources, Wrong Place Put Companies Under Threat 2 min read - Seventy-five percent of companies say they aren't mature enough to handle cybersecurity risk. The biggest problem? Poor resource allocation.
Advanced Threats June 15, 2015 Cybercrime Ecosystem: Everything Is for Sale 2 min read - The current cybercrime ecosystem puts resources at the fingertips of criminals, making it easier to carry out more extensive or sophisticated attacks.
June 12, 2015 Duqu 2.0 Represents State-of-the-Art New Malware, Researchers Say 3 min read - The Duqu 2.0 malware tool used in the recent attack on security vendor Kaspersky Lab shows a level of sophistication rarely seen in modern malware.
Threat Intelligence June 11, 2015 Got Linux? BillGates Botnet Activity on the Rise 3 min read - While it may be just one form of malware currently plaguing Linux systems, the BillGates botnet has recently increased its activity.
June 9, 2015 Unwelcome Guest: New MalumPOS Causes Headaches for Hospitality Sector 2 min read - The new MalumPOS malware targets the hospitality sector and any companies running Oracle MICROS, stealing customer credit card data through POS systems.
Banking & Finance June 9, 2015 Tinba: World’s Smallest Malware Has Big Bag of Nasty Tricks 2 min read - Researchers identified a new version of the Tinba malware as one that is targeting European banks, and this tiny Trojan is doing major damage.
June 8, 2015 Nearly 40 Percent of the World’s PCs May Have Malware, Report States 2 min read - A PandaLabs report showed 20 million new malware samples hit the market in recent months, and the global infection rate of PCs is at nearly 40 percent.
June 8, 2015 Malvertising Lets Cybercriminals Target 1,000 Victims for Less Than a Dollar 2 min read - A report from Malwarebytes suggests malvertising is on the rise, aiming at Flash Player and giving cybercriminals good results at a relatively low cost.