New Study Shows Consumers Could Be Vulnerable to COVID-19 Spam

Since March 11, IBM X-Force has observed a more than 6,000 percent increase in COVID-19 spam, with lures ranging the full gamut of challenges and concerns facing individuals.

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TA505 Continues to Infect Networks With SDBbot RAT

IBM X-Force IRIS recently identified attacks likely linked to Hive0065, also known as TA505, which spread the SDBbot remote-access Trojan (RAT) alongside other custom malware.

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ITG08 (aka FIN6) Partners With TrickBot Gang, Uses Anchor Framework

Financially motivated, adaptable, sophisticated and persistent, the ITG08 threat group is likely to remain one of the most potent cybercriminal groups in this new decade.

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Why Adversarial Examples Are Such a Dangerous Threat to Deep Learning

Adversarial examples can throw a wrench in deep learning processes and expose vulnerabilities. Organizations should take steps now to get ahead of these threats before they disrupt data processes.

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Recalibrate Insider Threat Controls When Your Employees Are Off the Corporate Network

With the rise of the remote workforce, CISOs need to shift focus from corporate networks to protect against insider threats and risks beyond the traditional perimeter. Here’s what to consider.

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TrickBot Pushing a 2FA Bypass App to Bank Customers in Germany

Our team is closely monitoring TrickBot’s developing capabilities, including its new cross-channel attacks using the TrickMo component.

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EnigmaSpark: Politically Themed Cyber Activity Highlights Regional Opposition to Middle East Peace Plan

In recent analysis of malicious activity likely targeting entities based in the Middle East, IBM X-Force IRIS discovered a backdoor malware strain we named “EnigmaSpark.”

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IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity Brief: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Global events such as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) make all of us attractive targets for cybersecurity criminals. Whether it’s phishing emails or new targeted scams, these tactics are meant to take advantage of citizens who are understandably concerned about their safety and health during this challenging time. COVID-19 email exploits can deliver damaging ransomware and […]

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X-Force Threat Intelligence Index Reveals Top Cybersecurity Risks of 2020

The findings in the 2020 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlight the most common attack vectors, the evolution of ransomware and malware, the risks posed by inadvertent insiders and more.

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How Deepfakes Will Make Us Question Everything in 2020

If anyone can claim that what they said was the result of a deepfake, how can we distinguish the truth anymore?

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