April 18, 2016 CEO Fraud: Email Scammers Reading Between the Lines? 2 min read - Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are targeting executives to carry out high-priced CEO fraud, which is often called whaling.
March 16, 2016 Bad Ads? Angler-Based Malvertising Reels in Mainstream Sites 2 min read - Security vendors recently discovered a massive malvertising campaign linked to the Angler exploit kit targeting top-tier websites.
March 10, 2016 Java Malware Becomes a Cross-Platform Threat 2 min read - The Java malware dropper can run on most major computer platforms, making this a cross-platform threat that puts all users at risk.
March 7, 2016 New W-2 Phishing Attacks Tax Corporate Patience 2 min read - Cybercriminals are targeting organizations via phishing attacks that attempt to steal W-2 tax forms and personal or financial data.
January 25, 2016 Degree of Compromise? Sensitive Information Stolen From University of Virginia HR System 2 min read - Cybercriminals recently hacked into the University of Virginia's HR department, compromising the sensitive information of 1,400 school employees.
January 4, 2016 Cross-Platform Cryptoware Is Here 2 min read - A new malware called Ransom32 is a piece of cryptoware written in what is essentially JavaScript, making it tough to detect on all operating systems.
Malware January 1, 2016 Mitigating Malware in a Modern, Mobile World 4 min read - Mitigating malware is possible for smartphone and PC users who follow a few simple computing hygiene tips and security best practices.
December 28, 2015 Whaling Dominates the Latest Wave of Phishing Attacks 2 min read - Phishing attacks combined with social engineering aimed at employees is called whaling, and it's the latest hot cybercrime trend.
December 21, 2015 Employee Training Lowers Susceptibility to Phishing Emails, Report Finds 2 min read - A recent report found that successful phishing emails can be reduced or even stopped completely with security training for employees.
November 24, 2015 Hooked: Phishing Scheme Reels in World Bank Site 3 min read - A World Bank website became an accessory to a phishing attack, which wound up revoking the Bank's Extended Validation SSL certificate.