New Locky Variant ‘IKARUSdilapidated’ Strikes Again

For a second time this month, a Locky ransomware variant called IKARUSdilapidated is part of a calculated phishing attack targeting office workers with fake scanned image attachments. Continue reading New Locky Variant ‘IKARUSdilapidated’ Strikes Again→

Revamped Nukebot Malware Changes Targets, Adds Functions

Researchers warn a retooled ‘Jimmy’ Nukebot no longer steals bankcard data, rather focuses on avoiding detection as it downloads malicious modules. Continue reading Revamped Nukebot Malware Changes Targets, Adds Functions→

CEOs Resign from Trump’s Cybersecurity Commission

Eight members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council resigned last week, citing insufficient attention to the growing threats to the cybersecurity by the Trump Administration. Continue reading CEOs Resign from Trump’s Cybersecurity Commission→

Flash’s Final Countdown Has Begun

The impending demise of Adobe Flash will create legacy challenges similar to Windows XP as companies begin to wean themselves off the vulnerable code base. Continue reading Flash’s Final Countdown Has Begun→

APT28 Using EternalBlue to Attack Hotels in Europe, Middle East

Researchers believe attacks against wi-fi systems in hotels across Europe and the Middle East track back to Russian-speaking hackers known as APT28. Continue reading APT28 Using EternalBlue to Attack Hotels in Europe, Middle East→