Endpoint February 19, 2015 Can You Trust it? Mobile Authentication Must Become Context- and Risk-Aware 3 min read - Organizations' mobile authentication methods must take risk levels and context into account in order to determine whether device access is legitimate.
Malware February 17, 2015 The Darknet Isn’t Just for Dark Deals 2 min read - When discussing the darknet, the focus has shifted from its use as infrastructure for malware communication to the hidden services it offers.
Advanced Threats February 17, 2015 Cybercriminals Leverage Massively Distributed Malware in APT-Style Attacks 3 min read - A new variant of the Dyre Trojan, a type of massively distributed malware, is being used to attack victims using Microsoft Outlook in APT-style attacks.
Advanced Threats February 10, 2015 Reviving the Regin Dispatcher Module: Part 1 6 min read - After reviving the Regin dispatcher module, Mark Yason ended up with a malware sample that was suitable for both static and dynamic analysis.
February 2, 2015 Facebook Trojan Uses Porn, Phony Flash Update to Infect Millions 2 min read - Cybercriminals are using a porn video to tag victims in Facebook posts to fool them into downloading a phony Flash update and spread a malicious Trojan.
January 28, 2015 FBI Warns Ransomware Issue Needs Widespread Public Attention 2 min read - The FBI says ransomware is targeting consumers and businesses and spreading via pop-up windows on websites instead of just email spam.
Malware January 21, 2015 Wiper Malware Poses Destructive Threat 2 min read - Wiper malware can destroy important data and cripple computer systems. It was most recently used in the high-profile breach against Sony Pictures.
Banking & Finance January 20, 2015 Is Financial Malware Breaking the Bank? 3 min read - Financial malware is on the rise, according to a new Trusteer study that takes a hard look at the life cycle of these fraudulent transactions.
Malware January 19, 2015 Do You Trust Your Browser? Fake Browser Fraud Schemes Discovered in Brazil 6 min read - IBM Trusteer recently uncovered a fake browser fraud scheme in Brazil that works to steal online banking credentials from unsuspecting victims.
January 16, 2015 DarkComet Malware Weaponizes #JeSuisCharlie Effort 2 min read - Security researchers say cybercriminals are using the #JeSuisCharlie hashtag's popularity to distribute the DarkComet malware to unsuspecting victims.