Threat Actors Use Targeted Attack Tools to Distribute Cryptocurrency Miners, Ransomware
Threat actors are using targeted attack tools to distribute typical malware, such as cryptocurrency miners and ransomware.
Ryuk Ransomware Believed to Have Disrupted Major US Newspapers in Recent Cyberattacks
Several major U.S. newspapers reported they were victims of production-disrupting cyberattacks that apparently involved Ryuk ransomware.
How to Recognize a Business Email Compromise Attack
Security leaders must implement phishing awareness programs to train employees to recognize business email compromise (BEC) attacks and other social engineering schemes that could compromise data.
Designer Malware Campaigns: The Rise of Couture Cybercrime?
Cybercriminals are adding some designer touches to their malware campaigns to make them more targeted and increase the overall success rate.
Malicious Attachments Make a Comeback as Top Attack Vector
Users need to be on the lookout for malicious attachments, which are growing in popularity thanks to spear phishing and social engineering.
Uncloaking the Dark Arts of Evasive Malware
With all the security breaches, it seems like cybercriminals keep getting through. Malware is evolving to evade detection by traditional defenses.
Underground Cybercrime: Exploits for Sale
Trusteer's security team has recently identified a new offering from a Russian cybercrime forum member: An exploit that, according to the seller, is successful 95 percent of the time.
Massive Adobe Breach Puts Organizations at Risk of Zero-Day Exploits
Customers are at significant risk due to a recently reported Adobe breach.
Blacklisting, White-listing and the Way Forward: Comments on the Schneier-Ranum Face-Off
Will white-listing or blacklisting better protect your enterprise? We weigh in on the ongoing debate.