Energy & Utility May 15, 2023

Today’s Biggest Threats Against the Energy Grid

2 min read - Without the U.S. energy grid, life as we know it simply grinds to a halt. Businesses can’t serve customers. Homes don’t have power. Traffic lights no longer work. We depend on the grid operating reliably each and every day for…

Intelligence & Analytics May 4, 2023

79% of Cyber Pros Make Decisions Without Threat Intelligence

4 min read - In a recent report, 79% of security pros say they make decisions without adversary insights “at least the majority of the time.” Why aren’t companies effectively leveraging threat intelligence? And does the C-Suite know this is going on? It’s not…

Incident Response May 1, 2023

Expert Insights on the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index

5 min read - Top insights are in from this year’s IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, but what do they mean? Three IBM Security X-Force experts share their thoughts on the implications of the most pressing cybersecurity threats, and offer guidance for what…

Incident Response May 1, 2023

How Morris Worm Command and Control Changed Cybersecurity

4 min read - A successful cyberattack requires more than just gaining entry into a victim’s network. To truly reap the rewards, attackers must maintain a persistent presence within the system. After establishing communication with other compromised network devices, actors can stealthily extract valuable…

Intelligence & Analytics April 27, 2023

Ex-Conti and FIN7 Actors Collaborate with New Backdoor

15 min read - Former Conti syndicate and FIN7 members have collaborated to use a new backdoor dubbed "Minodo" to deliver the Project Nemesis infostealer. Explore the intricate nature of cooperation among cybercriminal groups and their members with in-depth analysis from IBM Security X-Force…

Intelligence & Analytics April 11, 2023

How to Provide Relevant Threat Intelligence

3 min read - In the evolution of cybersecurity, the threat landscape is ever-changing while the line of defense is ever-shrinking. Security professionals started with securing the perimeters, but now we need to assume a breach in a zero-trust environment. However, providing intelligence to…

Intelligence & Analytics February 21, 2023

Backdoor Deployment and Ransomware: Top Threats Identified in X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023

4 min read - Discover how threat actors are waging attacks and how to proactively protect your organization with top findings from the 2023 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.

Endpoint January 5, 2023

3 Reasons to Make EDR Part of Your Incident Response Plan

3 min read - As threat actors grow in number, the frequency of attacks witnessed globally will continue to rise exponentially. The numerous cases headlining the news today demonstrate that no organization is immune from the risks of a breach. What is an Incident…

Risk Management October 10, 2022

What You Should Know About the Honda Key Fob Vulnerability

3 min read - As a cybersecurity writer, I’m more aware than the average person of the security risks with any connected device. So when I sat in my new car for the first time and saw all the different ways it linked to…

Risk Management October 4, 2022

Why Do Ransomware Gangs Keep Coming Back From the Dead?

4 min read - Ransomware gangs are major players in the cybersecurity space, especially in recent years. ZDNet reported that ransomware gangs increased their payments by over 311% from 2019 to 2020, with totals for all groups exceeding $350 million in 2020. Ransoms continued…