October 1, 2018

New ATM Attack Uses Customer-Built Skimmers to Steal Credit Card Data and PINs

2 min read - The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a new ATM attack that, unlike previous "cash-out" attacks, uses advanced, custom-build skimmers to steal credit card information and PINs.

Security Services October 1, 2018

An Open Letter to Security Managers: Stop Trying to Do It All

3 min read - Security managers and IT teams today often try to tackle everything in-house, even though they don't always have the skills and resources to run an effective security program.

Intelligence & Analytics September 24, 2018

What Metrics Do You Need to Measure the Success of Your SOC?

5 min read - Your SOC collects mounds of data every day, but not all of it will contribute to a useful, relevant analysis of its performance. What metrics do you need to measure the success of your SOC?

Software Vulnerabilities September 13, 2018

New Gartner Report Recommends a Vulnerability Management Process Based on Weaponization and Asset Value

2 min read - Gartner's new report recommends factoring severity, asset value and active exploits into your vulnerability management process.

Fraud Protection September 12, 2018

Here’s Why Business Email Compromise Is Still Driving Executive Identity Theft

3 min read - Business email compromise scams are still surprisingly lucrative. In fact, the volume and frequency of BEC attacks have skyrocketed in recent years, according to FBI data.

Endpoint August 27, 2018

Mobile Blockchain Ballot Trial Raises Voting Security Questions

4 min read - West Virginia launched a pilot program to enable members of the military to cast ballots for November's U.S. elections on their mobile devices, but some experts are concerned about voting security.

Security Services August 21, 2018

Why, When and How Often Should You Pen Test?

3 min read - A pen test can help organizations identify vulnerabilities in their systems and software before threat actors have a chance to exploit them.

August 15, 2018

Dangerous New ATM Fraud Scheme Attacks Dual Fronts Simultaneously

2 min read - Researchers discovered a new ATM fraud scheme that attacks both the front and back ends of ATM networks virtually, making it harder to remediate than traditional schemes that target physical machines.

Incident Response July 19, 2018

Why the Best Defense Is a Good Offensive Security Strategy

2 min read - Offensive security activities like cyberattack simulations, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments can help companies identify and remediate flaws before cybercriminals can exploit them.

Malware June 28, 2018

Goal! Spam Campaigns Capitalize on the World Cup Craze

6 min read - IBM X-Force researchers observed several ongoing spam campaigns tied to the World Cup — many of which used the official branding of tournament sponsors to lure victims.