August 8, 2016 C&C Servers Add Third ‘C’ With New Concealment Tools 2 min read - Concealed C&C servers make it even more difficult for researchers to track down data dumps and stolen information repositories.
Data Protection August 8, 2016 Ransomware and Health Care: There’s More at Risk Than Just Money 4 min read - Many cybercriminals have turned to ransomware as a cheaper, simpler alternative to traditional methods of stealing medical records.
August 4, 2016 Overseas Ransomware Victims Are More Likely to Pay Than US Victims 2 min read - A recent study revealed that ransomware victims around the globe are significantly more likely to pay attackers than victims in the U.S.
July 28, 2016 Petya and Mischa Go RaaS 2 min read - The developers of the Petya and Mischa ransomware packages have embraced a new business model: ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS).
July 21, 2016 Petya Ransomware Upgrades Its Crypto 2 min read - The new version of the Petya ransomware features the proper implementation of Salsa20 as well as a more complex preprocessing algorithm.
July 18, 2016 Proof of Compromise? New Neutrino Exploit Runs on Research 2 min read - A new proof of concept (PoC) for a previously patched Internet Explorer vulnerability has made its way into the Neutrino exploit kit.
Advanced Threats July 13, 2016 CryptoLocker Ransomware Is on the Rise — Here’s What to Do if You’re Attacked 2 min read - The popularity of threats such as the CryptoLocker ransomware highlights some security best practices that can help enterprises avoid attacks.
July 12, 2016 CryptoDrop Stops Ransomware by Stopping Its Encryption 2 min read - A new security tool called CryptoDrop aims to flag malicious encryption processes to stop a ransomware infection from being completed.
July 7, 2016 Zepto: Is the ‘New Locky’ Putting Users on Notice? 2 min read - Zepto is a new ransomware that's following in Locky's footsteps, but it is adding a large dose of fear as it wreaks havoc on users.
June 24, 2016 Necurs Botnet Comes Back From the Dead 2 min read - Just a few weeks after the Necurs botnet was shut down for an unknown reason, the threat has made a comeback and is back in operation.