Zeus Sphinx Pushes Empty Configuration Files — What Has the Sphinx Got Cooking?

Amid a period of targetless activity, IBM X-Force researchers are wondering where the operators behind the Zeus Sphinx Trojan are planning to strike next.

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Financial Sector Remains a Top Target in 2017

Our prediction at the end of 2016 held true: The influx of advanced DDoS, POS and other attacks targeting the financial sector has yet to abate in 2017.

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GootKit Malvertising Brings Redirection Attacks to Italian Banks

The cybergang behind GootKit followed up its recent U.K. activity by launching redirection attacks at Italian banking services.

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GootKit Launches Redirection Attacks in the UK

X-Force researchers discovered that the cybergang behind the GootKit banking Trojan recently began launching redirection attacks in the U.K.

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Neverquest Gang Takes Leave — Is It the End of the Quest?

IBM X-Force researchers recently observed a massive drop in Neverquest malware campaigns. Is it the end of an era for this Trojan?

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Is It Really Safe for FSS Firms to Utilize Hybrid Cloud Services?

FSS firms planning to adopt hybrid cloud services must consider the major security challenges and regulatory requirements associated with the technology.

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TrickBot Is Hand-Picking Private Banks for Targets — With Redirection Attacks in Tow!

According to IBM X-Force Research, the operators of the infamous TrickBot Trojan have been hand-picking private banks to target with redirection attacks.

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TrickBot Is Hand-Picking Private Banks for Targets — With Redirection Attacks in Tow!

According to IBM X-Force Research, the operators of the infamous TrickBot Trojan have been hand-picking private banks to target with redirection attacks.

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A Magnet for Cybercrime: Financial Services Sector

According to the 2017 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, cybercriminals targeted the financial services sector more than any other industry in 2016.

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A Magnet for Cybercrime: Financial Services Sector

According to the 2017 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, cybercriminals targeted the financial services sector more than any other industry in 2016.

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