Advanced Threats May 24, 2016 Q1 2016 Saw a Record High for Ransomware 4 min read - The first quarter of 2016 had a record high for ransomware infections, highlighting the need for better backup and restoration strategies.
May 23, 2016 TeslaCrypt Shuts Itself Down 2 min read - The developers behind the TeslaCrypt ransomware stopped the malware's operations despite its success and popularity, leading many to ask why.
May 19, 2016 Furtim Malware: As Stealthy as Its Name Implies 2 min read - A recently discovered malware called Furtim goes to extreme lengths to avoid being discovered. Here's what you need to know about this threat.
May 16, 2016 Petya Is Back With a Nasty Secondary Payload 2 min read - The developers behind the Petya ransomware have added a second payload that makes the malware more effective — and more dangerous.
May 12, 2016 POS Threats: Big Trouble From Tiny Tag Team 2 min read - The news that two separate POS threats may be teaming up to steal personal and financial data should serve as a major warning to businesses.
May 12, 2016 Patch Tuesday Is Critical for Windows Users 2 min read - Users should pay particular attention to recent Patch Tuesday updates, which will fix several critical vulnerabilities in Windows products.
May 10, 2016 Dumbed Down: Locky Ransomware Hacked by White Hats 2 min read - A white-hat hacker managed to take some bite out of the malicious Locky ransomware. Are other advanced threats the next target?
May 9, 2016 WordPress Hack Redirects Users Randomly 2 min read - Sucuri recently discovered a new WordPress hack that redirects users to malicious domains. Luckily, there are relatively easy ways to discover infections.
May 9, 2016 Spanish-Language Infostealer Trojan Uses Legitimate Libraries 2 min read - A Spanish-speaking infostealer Trojan leverages legitimate software and code for nefarious purposes, according to new findings.
May 5, 2016 Designer Malware Campaigns: The Rise of Couture Cybercrime? 2 min read - Cybercriminals are adding some designer touches to their malware campaigns to make them more targeted and increase the overall success rate.