Annual Threat Report: POS, HTTPS and SCADA Attacks on the Rise
An annual threat report on the biggest IT security issues says CISOs should be concerned about cybercriminals hitting POS, SCADA and HTTPS systems.
One-Man POS Malware Campaign Snags Data From More Than 22,000 Payment Cards
A new POS malware family is being used to steal payment card data in Brazil and the United States, according to a recent report from Trend Micro.
AlienSpy RAT Spreads Internationally, Evades Antivirus Detection
A research advisory says the AlienSpy RAT is deploying the Citadel malware across financial institutions and stealing data in other organizations.
Security Excellence: How an IBM Threat Response Team Took On the Waski Virus
While it's important to have high-quality technology in place, threat response teams can have a dramatic effect on the outcome of a security incident.
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Puts an Estimated 1 Million Sites at Risk of XSS Attacks
A WordPress plugin vulnerability related to WP Super Cache could let cybercriminals create back doors, add new administrators or worse, experts say.
FFIEC Warns Banks of Malware Attacks, Credential Theft
Banks face serious risk from sophisticated malware and credential-stealing attacks, according to a recent alert from the FFIEC to financial institutions.
CrypVault Ransomware Locks Out PCs, Demands Payment While Stealing Passwords
Researchers say a new strain of ransomware called CrypVault is locking out computer users in a way that resembles antivirus software and demands payment.
BitTorrent Vulnerability Discovered as Sync Service Exits Beta
A research advisory suggests cybercriminals could have exploited a BitTorrent vulnerability to include executable code via URLs in its Sync service.
New Malware Attacks Hunt for Cracks in Energy Sector Defenses
New malware attacks from a cybercriminal group are reportedly being used to find holes in energy sector defenses to gain access to trade secrets.
The Dyre Wolf Campaign: Stealing Millions and Hungry for More
A new Dyre malware campaign, branded "The Dyre Wolf" by IBM Security researchers, has successfully stolen more than $1 million from targeted organizations.