Category Archives: Advanced Malware

Why Zero-Click Cyberthreats Should Be on Your Radar

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For years, the statistics have told us that human error is the greatest contributor to cyberattacks. We’ve stressed the importance of training, training and more training to prevent the almost inevitable from happening. We’ve been convinced that the key to defending against cyberthreats is to keep the unsuspecting from clicking on phishing emails and infecting […]

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Malwarebytes Report: Apple OS X Threats Quadrupled in 2019

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Apples’ macOS operating system is no longer the safe haven from cybercrime it was once thought to be. That’s according to security vendor Malwarebytes and its “2020 State of Malware Report,” which offers some troubling statistics for… Continue reading Malwarebytes Report: Apple OS X Threats Quadrupled in 2019→

What Are Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), and How Do You Find Them?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Companies are constrained by insufficient time and resources to detect and respond to advanced persistent threats (APTs). How can SOCs fill the gaps and keep advanced attackers out of their networks?

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The Curious Case of a Fileless TrickBot Infection

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Reading Time: 7 minutes IBM X-Force noted changes in the deployment of the TrickBot Trojan and discovered that the most recent version of the malware is fileless.

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IcedID Banking Trojan Spruces Up Injection Tactics to Add Stealth

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IBM X-Force analyzed modifications made to IcedID that help the banking Trojan act more stealthily on infected devices.

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Xbash: the Four-Headed Dragon of Malware Set Against Windows and Linux

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How does a self-spreading malware with cryptomining and ransomware capabilities sound to you? Entirely hypothetical? Not at all. This new malware strain exists and is a real threat not only to Windows servers but also to Linux. It is dubbed…Read more… Continue reading Xbash: the Four-Headed Dragon of Malware Set Against Windows and Linux→

Researchers Developed Artificial Intelligence-Powered Stealthy Malware

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been seen as a potential solution for automatically detecting and combating malware, and stop cyber attacks before they affect any organization.

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Six Years and Counting: Inside the Complex Zacinlo Ad Fraud Operation

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For more than a decade, adware has helped software creators earn money while bringing free applications to the masses. Headliner games and applications have become widely available to computer and mobile users the world over, with no financial strings … Continue reading Six Years and Counting: Inside the Complex Zacinlo Ad Fraud Operation→

How To Remove SynAck Virus Infections and Restore Your PC

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SynAck virus is an advanced ransomware threat that has been identified in a targeted attack. The security analysis reveals that it contains potent features making it a one of the most dangerous new viruses. We anticipate that future versions of…Read … Continue reading How To Remove SynAck Virus Infections and Restore Your PC→

WannaCry Dominates Ransomware News in 2017, Drives 415 Percent Attack Boost

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WannaCry drove a 415 percent increase in ransomware attacks and accounted for 90 percent of all detection reports in 2017. In addition to these eye-popping numbers, F-Secure’s “The Changing State of Ransomware” report also offered some positive ransomware news: The lack of big paydays for campaigns such as WannaCry and NotPetya are now causing a […]

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