Listen to the Music of Technology With Integration Engineer Tone Johnson
As an integration engineer for IBM X-Force and a former music producer, Anthony "Tone" Johnson has learned to embrace his creative side when approaching technical challenges.
New Gartner Report Recommends a Vulnerability Management Process Based on Weaponization and Asset Value
Gartner's new report recommends factoring severity, asset value and active exploits into your vulnerability management process.
IBM X-Force Delves Into ExoBot’s Leaked Source Code
IBM X-Force researchers unpacked ExoBot's inner workings to reveal insights into its dynamic mechanisms and the features that help criminals use it in cross-channel bank fraud schemes.
How Matt Dobbs Solves the Cybersecurity Puzzle
His time in the dot-com bubble set Matt Dobbs on the road to global cybersecurity. Today he ensures IBM Security's point products integrate seamlessly for client convenience and peace of mind.
Ramnit Infects More Than 100,000 Machines in Two Months
A new campaign involving the Ramnit botnet that infected 100,000 computers over a two-month period may foreshadow an even larger attack, researchers warn.
What’s In a (Threat Intelligence) Name?
A lot of things in the threat intelligence world have multiple names, and these aliases often complicate the process of researching and dealing with security threats.
BackSwap Malware Now Targets Six Banks in Spain
IBM X-Force researchers discovered that BackSwap, a banking Trojan that had previously only targeted Polish banks, now has its sights set on six banks in Spain.
New Ransomware Attacks Use Powerful Encryption to Impede Analysis and Evade Detection
New ransomware attacks from GandCrab suggest that the authors are moving quickly to improve its ability to evade detection and impede analysis by security researchers.
Dangerous New ATM Fraud Scheme Attacks Dual Fronts Simultaneously
Researchers discovered a new ATM fraud scheme that attacks both the front and back ends of ATM networks virtually, making it harder to remediate than traditional schemes that target physical machines.
How Mike Barcomb’s Military Mindset Enhances Incident Response
IBMer Mike Barcomb draws upon his experience in the U.S. Army Reserve to lead a team of incident response experts through careful planning, regular rehearsals and quick decision-making.