ThreatList: Microsoft IIS Sees Triple-Digit Spike in Cyberattack Volume
Most of the attacks originated in China. Continue reading ThreatList: Microsoft IIS Sees Triple-Digit Spike in Cyberattack Volume
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Virus Bulletin 2018: Saudi Dissident Spyware Attack Belies Bigger Threat
A spyware attack on a Saudi dissident living in Canada made headlines this week, but Citizen Lab warns that simpler attacks are the real epidemic. Continue reading Virus Bulletin 2018: Saudi Dissident Spyware Attack Belies Bigger Threat
Virus Bulletin 2018: Exposing the Social Media Fraud Ecosystem
The business of fake likes and followers turns out to be a sprawling enterprise — likely tied back to IoT botnet activity. Continue reading Virus Bulletin 2018: Exposing the Social Media Fraud Ecosystem
Virus Bulletin 2018: Turla APT Changes Shape with New Code and Targets
Russian-speaking Turla has also racked up more victims in its latest APT campaign. Continue reading Virus Bulletin 2018: Turla APT Changes Shape with New Code and Targets
Virus Bulletin 2018: macOS Flaw Allows Attackers to Hijack Installed Apps
This code-signing issue represents a new attack vector, according to the researcher. Continue reading Virus Bulletin 2018: macOS Flaw Allows Attackers to Hijack Installed Apps
Virus Bulletin 2018: Microsoft’s Lambert on How Cloud is Changing Security
Supply-chain attacks are on the rise, but machine learning provides the edge that the security industry needs to keep up. Continue reading Virus Bulletin 2018: Microsoft’s Lambert on How Cloud is Changing Security
Artificial Intelligence: A Cybersecurity Tool for Good, and Sometimes Bad
Attractive to both white-hats and cybercriminals, AI’s role in security has yet to find an equilibrium between the two sides. Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: A Cybersecurity Tool for Good, and Sometimes Bad
Pumping the Brakes on Artificial Intelligence
Businesses are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence, but all too often these platforms don’t feature security-by-design. Continue reading Pumping the Brakes on Artificial Intelligence
NOKKI Malware Sports Mysterious Link to Reaper APT Group
The relationship between the malware and the APT group remains somewhat murky. Continue reading NOKKI Malware Sports Mysterious Link to Reaper APT Group
Keyloggers Turn to Zoho Office Suite in Droves for Data Exfiltration
The free online office suite software is used by more than 30 million people and is a ripe target for criminals. Continue reading Keyloggers Turn to Zoho Office Suite in Droves for Data Exfiltration