Malware January 7, 2016

Konnichiwa, Rovnix! Aggressive Malware Hits Japanese Banks

4 min read - The Rovnix banking Trojan is now attacking 14 major financial institutions in Japan with its highly sophisticated and targeted malware.

Malware December 23, 2015

I’m Yelling Tinba! Trojan Sets Sights on Singapore Banks for Holiday Season

3 min read - The Tinba Trojan was recently spotted targeting major banks in Singapore, continuing its trend of attacking new locations across the globe.

Banking & Finance December 22, 2015

The Return of Ramnit: Life After a Law Enforcement Takedown

5 min read - The Ramnit banking Trojan and botnet was previously taken down by law enforcement, but it appears to have re-emerged as a threat across the world.

December 3, 2015

Tech Support Scammers Spotted Using Ransomware

2 min read - In a troubling new development, some tech support scammers may have begun using ransomware tools to increase their chances of cashing in on schemes.

October 30, 2015

MySQL Users: Watch Out for DDoS Attacks Via Chikdos Malware

2 min read - Security researchers warned that the Chikdos malware is making a comeback, helping cybercriminals launch DDoS attacks against MySQL servers.

October 19, 2015

Dridex Trojan Remains a Risk Even Following Takedown Operation and FBI Arrest

2 min read - Security companies said the Dridex Trojan may still be attacking potential victims in the U.K. despite a recent arrest and attempts to shut it down.

Fraud Protection October 12, 2015

The Dyre Trojan and the Art of War

< 1 min read - The Dyre Trojan is a great example of a threat that combines sophisticated tactics with an impressive strategy, resulting in a worthy cyber opponent.

October 9, 2015

New Remote-Access Trojan Skitters Through Security Undetected

3 min read - A new remote-access Trojan (RAT) named Moker has been discovered by security researchers — and has skittered past every security measure used.

Malware October 2, 2015

UK Banks Hit With New Zeus Sphinx Variant and Renewed Kronos Banking Trojan Attacks

6 min read - IBM Security X-Force researchers have discovered instances of the Kronos banking Trojan and Zeus Sphinx malware being used by cybercriminals in the wild.

Malware September 28, 2015

Shifu Officially Spreads to the UK: Banks and Wealth Management Firms Beware

2 min read - The Shifu banking Trojan has gone through yet another rejuvenation, this time transforming to target banks and wealth management firms in the U.K.