Endpoint May 18, 2017 How Basic Endpoint Patching Helps Protect Against Ransomware and Other Attacks 5 min read - Effective defense against large-scale ransomware attacks such as WannaCry starts with basic endpoint protection and patch management.
Intelligence & Analytics May 17, 2017 Lessons Learned From the WannaCry Ransomware Attack and Many Others That Preceded It 3 min read - The best strategy to defend against the WannaCry ransomware attack and similar events is to adopt tools to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
May 16, 2017 Protect Against the WannaCry Ransomware Attack With IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence With QRadar 4 min read - Organizations affected by the WannaCry ransomware attack can leverage IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence with QRadar to mitigate this unprecedented threat.
May 15, 2017 Phony WordPress Domain Steals Cookies to Fool Web Admins 2 min read - Cybercriminals have been stealing cookies and using a fraudulent WordPress API to impersonate users and take control of victims' browsing sessions.
May 15, 2017 Locky’s Distributors Launch Jaff Ransomware 2 min read - Jaff ransomware is a new variant from the authors of Locky. It works in a similar manner, but is much more expensive for its victims.
Malware May 14, 2017 WannaCry Ransomware Spreads Across the Globe, Makes Organizations Wanna Cry About Microsoft Vulnerability 8 min read - The operators of malware known as WannaCry/WanaCrypt0r 2.0 are believed to have caused the biggest ransomware attack ever recorded.
Malware May 11, 2017 GootKit Launches Redirection Attacks in the UK 4 min read - X-Force researchers discovered that the cybergang behind the GootKit banking Trojan recently began launching redirection attacks in the U.K.
May 10, 2017 Fatboy Ransomware Targets Users With Big Mac Index 2 min read - Fatboy ransomware recently added location-based pricing along with extra service for cybercriminals looking for ransomware-as-a-service.
Malware May 4, 2017 Neverquest Gang Takes Leave — Is It the End of the Quest? 5 min read - IBM X-Force researchers recently observed a massive drop in Neverquest malware campaigns. Is it the end of an era for this Trojan?
Fraud Protection May 3, 2017 The Increasing Sophistication of the Tech Support Scam 2 min read - It may be the oldest trick in the book, but the tech support scam remains a popular method among fraudsters, according to a recent report.