Energy & Utility October 30, 2017

Addressing the Clear and Present Danger of an Electrical Power Grid Breach

4 min read - Government agencies and companies in the energy and utilities sector must replace legacy equipment to avoid a potentially devastating power grid breach.

October 23, 2017

Banking Trojan Uses Malware Macros to Evade Sandbox Detection

2 min read - Security researchers observed a spam campaign that leverages PowerShell's AutoClose feature to deliver a banking Trojan while eluding sandbox detection.

October 19, 2017

Necurs Downloader Takes Screen Grabs to Improve Ransomware Attacks

2 min read - The cybercriminals behind the Necurs botnet are now taking screenshots of victims' machines to improve the performance of ransomware attacks.

October 12, 2017

Cybercrime Group FIN7 Takes Phishing Attacks to the Next Level

2 min read - A cybergang known as FIN7 has been using OLE command files to spread its malware and identify potential victims for additional phishing attacks.

September 1, 2017

More Than 711 Million Email Addresses Exposed in Huge Data Breach

2 min read - A malware researcher uncovered a spamming operation that compromised more than 711 million email addresses, the largest known data breach of its kind.

Intelligence & Analytics August 24, 2017

Using Phishing Intelligence to Reel In Advanced Threats and Protect Corporate Networks

3 min read - By integrating phishing intelligence with an SIEM solution, security analysts can proactively monitor APTs and manage risks related to phishing attacks.

July 31, 2017

How to Shake the Hook After a Phishing Attack

2 min read - Is a phishing attack really so advanced? New research suggested that threat actors are lazy and reckless, giving users a chance to shake the hook.

July 7, 2017

Cryptocurrency Attacks Escalate as Fraudsters Strike Classic Ether Wallet and Bithumb

2 min read - Cybercriminals recently breached two popular cryptocurrency platforms to steal personal information and digital funds to the tune of $300,000.

May 22, 2017

Fraudsters Increase Use of HTTPS in Phishing Sites to Keep Pace With Browser Security Enhancements

2 min read - Since January, cybercriminals have responded to browser security enhancements by increasing their use of HTTPS in phishing sites.

April 18, 2017

Punycode Enables Invisible Phishing Attacks

2 min read - Security researcher Xudong Zheng discovered a vulnerability in several popular web browsers that could enable fraudster to mask phishing attacks.