Malware & Threats

Malware & Threats

Issued by: CSO

RDP hijacking definition One means of compromising systems cherished by malware authors is Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). It provides a convenient way for system administrators to manage Windows systems and help users with troubleshooting an issue. RDP hijacking attacks often exploit legitimate features of the RDP service rather than purely relying on a vulnerability or…

Application Security, Malware & Threats

Issued by: Security Week

Previous attacks involving this malware family were observed leveraging malicious versions of the trading app Stockfolio, and security researchers also associated the GMERA Trojan with the activities of North Korean hackers. Recently identified campaigns featuring the malware involved the use of several websites that distributed malicious applications claiming to provide cryptocurrency trading capabilities. The cybercriminals…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Security Week

Many ransomware families are designed to kill certain types of running processes. They might target security products to prevent them from blocking the attack and they can also terminate critical system processes so that they can encrypt files associated with these applications in an effort to cause disruption, which can increase the cybercriminals’ chances of…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Help Net Security

Network detection and response (NDR) solutions enable organizations to improve their threat response, they help protect against a variety of threats, and also provide visibility into what is actually on the network. To select an appropriate network detection and response solution for your business, you need to think about a variety of factors. We’ve talked…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Help Net Security

Novel malware, computer code and clandestine digital access are some of the unconventional weapons various countries are currently amassing and deploying. Whether used as a force multiplier for disinformation operations, for stand-alone projections of power or carefully calibrated escalations of conflict, cyber weapon use is growing on the international stage. Take as example the most…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Help Net Security

Tim Rains, who formerly held many essential roles at Microsoft and is currently working at Amazon Web Services as Regional Leader for Security and Compliance Business Acceleration for EMEA, had the opportunity to gain knowledge from and advise thousands of organizations and enterprises about incident response and threat intelligence. Cybersecurity Threats, Malware Trends, and Strategies…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Help Net Security

The average $5 billion company incurs delays of roughly 5 weeks per year in new product launches due to missed risks, with a $99 million opportunity cost, according to Gartner. Opportunity costs from missing risks A survey of more than 382 strategic initiative leaders quantified the cost of missing risks in strategic initiatives. For an…

Malware & Threats

Issued by: Help Net Security

Cybercriminals are increasingly using IM platforms like Telegram, Discord, Jabber, WhatsApp, IRC and others to advertise and sell their goods and services, IntSight researchers have found. While traditional cybercrime sources (e.g., forums, black markets, credit card shops, etc.) continue to see regular traffic, peer-to-peer communication networks and chat channels offer advantages like automated answers and…