What are exploits? (And why you should care)

At one point in the not-so-distant past, exploits were responsible for delivering 80 percent of malware to people’s systems. But exploits seem to be experiencing a lull today. Does this mean they’re gone for good or is this simply the calm before the storm? Let’s break down this stealthy threat so you can not only know your enemy, but also be appropriately prepared should the exploit attacks return.

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Where Have All The Exploit Kits Gone?

For a long time, exploit kits were the most prolific malware distribution vehicle available to attackers. Where did they go and what’s replaced them? Continue reading Where Have All The Exploit Kits Gone?

Exploit kits: Winter 2017 review

We take a look at the current exploit kit scene (Winter 2017) according to our telemetry and honeypots.
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A look back at the Zyns iframer campaign

Behind compromised sites or malvertising, you will often find trails that can take you back years and see how infection chains evolved, or didn’t, over time.Categories: Exploits
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Two New Edge Exploits Integrated into Sundown Exploit Kit

Two recently published proof-of-concept exploits targeted Microsoft Edge were recently integrated into the Sundown Exploit Kit. Continue reading Two New Edge Exploits Integrated into Sundown Exploit Kit