Malware February 13, 2020

Sextortion Scams Delivered by Emotet Net 10 Times More Than Necurs Sextortion — Here’s Why

5 min read - Recent spam campaigns from Emotet featured sextortion content very similar to emails previously sent by the Necurs botnet.

Advanced Threats February 11, 2020

X-Force Threat Intelligence Index Reveals Top Cybersecurity Risks of 2020

5 min read - The findings in the 2020 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlight the most common attack vectors, the evolution of ransomware and malware, the risks posed by inadvertent insiders and more.

February 10, 2020

Weekly Security News Roundup: Enterprise Networks Targeted by Mailto Ransomware

3 min read - Security researchers spotted the Mailto ransomware targeting enterprise networks and encrypting their connected Windows devices. Read on to learn what else happened last week in security news.

Artificial Intelligence February 4, 2020

How Deepfakes Will Make Us Question Everything in 2020

4 min read - If anyone can claim that what they said was the result of a deepfake, how can we distinguish the truth anymore?

Banking & Finance February 3, 2020

CamuBot Resurfaces With Cross-Channel, Targeted Attacks in Brazil

6 min read - Recent CamuBot activity resurfaced exactly one year after IBM X-Force researchers made the initial discovery of this malware in September 2018.

Endpoint January 31, 2020

How Do You Measure the Success of Your Patch Management Efforts?

4 min read - With the recent shift in attack focus toward operating systems and the increase in publicized breaches and ransomware attacks, patch management is now essential for organizations.

Endpoint January 22, 2020

Are You Smarter Than a Jeopardy GOAT? 5 Cybersecurity Topics to Know

5 min read - Whether you're the CEO of a multinational corporation or a college kid setting up a Gmail account, proper cybersecurity hygiene should be as essential as understanding the rules of the road.

Risk Management January 21, 2020

Spear Phishing Gets Us Nearly Every Time: Lessons From Europol’s Report

4 min read - Just how susceptible are people to phishing and spear phishing? Recent reports show an increase in phishing activity and sophistication as well as greater negative impacts.

Threat Hunting January 21, 2020

New NetWire RAT Campaigns Use IMG Attachments to Deliver Malware Targeting Enterprise Users

3 min read - IBM X-Force researchers have discovered a new campaign targeting organizations with fake business emails that deliver NetWire remote-access Trojan (RAT) variants.

January 20, 2020

Weekly Security News Roundup: Nemty Ransomware Plans to Begin Leaking Victims’ Data

3 min read - Security researchers discovered Nemty ransomware's plans to create a website for the purpose of publishing its non-paying victims' data. Learn what else happened last week in security news.