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.

November 11, 2015

Friday Is Peak Malware Distribution Day, Study Shows

3 min read - Malware distribution tends to peak on Friday, according to a new study from Cyren. Here's what else the report had to say about cyberthreats.

Advanced Threats November 9, 2015

Cybercriminals Phish Their Way Into Customer Loyalty Programs

3 min read - Loyalty programs can bring big rewards to customers, but they also may make organizations more appealing to cybercriminals looking to steal data.

Malware October 7, 2015

Ransomware Evolves and Enjoys a New Playground

3 min read - Ransomware has worked for cybercriminals for many years, and it continues to be a valuable tool in their arsenal as it evolves to suit the times.

October 6, 2015

Scottrade Security Breach Could Spawn Stock Scams Targeting 4.6 Million Customers

2 min read - If you hear from Scottrade in the next few days, it may be about a security breach involving an estimated 4.6 million customers.

September 29, 2015

Researchers: The Best Way to Curb Cybercrime May Be to Make It More Expensive

2 min read - Recent research from Google suggested that one of the most effective ways to curb cybercrime is to make it more expensive for criminals to carry out.