June 21, 2016 Tor Browser Counterpunches With a Security Upgrade 2 min read - The Tor browser has added some updates to boost security, which should be good news for users concerned about their privacy being compromised.
Advanced Threats April 26, 2016 The Secret Keys to Cryptowall’s Success 2 min read - Why is the Cryptowall ransomware so successful? A lot of the credit goes to its developers, who integrated marketing tactics seamlessly.
April 12, 2016 Study Shows Dark Web Isn’t as Large or Illegal as Previously Thought 2 min read - While the Dark Web has a poor reputation, a recent study from security researchers found it may not be as expansive or as criminal as many believe.
Cloud Security February 2, 2016 Tor: What Lies Beneath the Onion’s Skin 3 min read - Many people have heard of Tor, or The Onion Router, but how many actually know the details of this privacy tool and how it came to be?
X-Force August 24, 2015 Anonymity and Cryptocurrencies Enabling High-Stakes Extortion 3 min read - The third 2015 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Quarterly has been released, detailing the evolution of ransomware, anonymous routers and more.
Threat Intelligence July 30, 2015 HORNET: Anonymity May Come at a Price — Likely in Hard Cash! 6 min read - As a quicker and more private alternative to Tor emerges, should we be concerned over the potential applications cybercriminals will find for HORNET?
Intelligence & Analytics July 17, 2015 What Surfaces From the Deep, Dark Web 2 min read - Terms like Dark Web and Deep Web have started to pierce the bubble of popular culture, but most users aren't aware of the full scope of dangers present.
CISO June 18, 2015 The Intersection Between Privacy and Risk Communication and InfoSec: Part I of an Interview With Kelley Misata 4 min read - Kelley Misata, a Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University, chats about privacy and risk communication in the first of a three-part interview series.
X-Force June 11, 2015 Does ‘Mr. Robot’ Reprogram the Hollywood Hacker Mindset? 4 min read - The USA Network will debut "Mr. Robot" this summer, but just how realistic is this portrayal of cybersecurity, hacktivism and black-hat practices?
June 2, 2015 Facebook Notification Encryption Uses OpenPGP to Protect Users 2 min read - The world's biggest social network says Facebook notification encryption will help more users feel safe using its popular services to communicate.