December 12, 2016 August Malware Tries to Steal Credentials 2 min read - The August malware, a new Trojan recently discovered by Proofpoint, uses macros and Powershell to target customer service employees at retail companies.
CISO November 14, 2016 20 Eye-Opening Cybercrime Statistics 3 min read - The many security reports issued this year contain countless cybercrime statistics that should encourage IT professionals and end users to be more careful.
Fraud Protection October 20, 2016 Forrester Study Highlights a Company’s 90 Percent Reduction in Fraud Costs Using IBM Trusteer Solutions 3 min read - A Forrester study found that IBM Trusteer solutions can help companies drastically reduce malware incidents, regulatory fines and time spent on auditing.
Advanced Threats October 3, 2016 New, Live, Interactive Phishing Attacks Emerge in Brazil 7 min read - The newest threat on Brazil's thriving online fraud scene is interactive phishing, which allows an attacker to steal a victim's personal data in real time.
Malware September 9, 2016 VBA Macro Malware Jumping on the Ransomware Bandwagon 3 min read - IBM observed a spike in malware activity that uses Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros to deliver malicious attachments.
August 1, 2016 New SMS Phishing Campaigns Spotted: Attackers Bobbing for Apples? 2 min read - The latest targets of SMS phishing are iOS users. In fact, more than 7,500 users who clicked on a malicious link fell victim to a recent smishing attack.
Fraud Protection July 25, 2016 Social Engineering and the Stranded Sports Fan 5 min read - Visitors to the upcoming sporting event in Rio de Janeiro should be on high alert for the stranded traveler social engineering scam.
X-Force July 21, 2016 Going for Gold: Cybercrime and the Brazilian Threat Landscape 3 min read - The upcoming international sporting event in Rio de Janeiro provide an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit the Brazilian threat landscape.
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.
April 21, 2016 Security Awareness Training: ‘Good Enough’ Won’t Keep Phish off the Hook 2 min read - A recent study indicated U.K. companies are not investing enough into security awareness training and expose themselves to phishing attacks as a result.