Exploits and fileless malware drive record new malware surge
McAfee released its McAfee Labs Threat Report: December 2017, examining the growth and trends of new malware, ransomware, and other threats in Q3 2017. McAfee Labs saw malware reach an all-time high of 57.6 million new samples – four new samples per second – featuring developments such as new fileless malware using malicious macros, a…
An analysis of 120 mobile app stores uncovers plethora of malicious apps
RiskIQ analyzed 120 mobile app stores and more than 2 billion daily scanned resources. In listing and analyzing the app stores hosting the most malicious mobile apps and the most prolific developers of malicious apps, their Q3 mobile threat landscape report documents an increase in blacklisted apps over Q2, as well as the continued issues…
Cyber Security Strategies that Won’t Break the Bank
Throughout my career, I have seen first-hand the real world impacts that a breach in cyber security can have on customers, businesses and communities. With cyber attacks growing in number and sophistication, today security is a requirement of “doing business”, however, many companies and organizations lack the knowledge and resources to secure their platforms, products…
Internet of Things (IoT) security: what is and what should never be
The Internet has penetrated seemingly all technological advances today, resulting in Internet for ALL THE THINGS. What was once confined to a desktop and a phone jack is now networked and connected in multiple devices, from home heating and cooling systems like the Nest to AI companions such as Alexa. The devices can pass information…
Ransomware’s lucrative next stop? The Point of Sale
With the influx of credit card breaches over the past few years at major brands, hackers may have reached a point of supply exceeding demand, as awareness of breaches, security on credit cards, and excess supply have all led to a reported drop in prices on the dark web for stolen data. Researchers have seen…
Steganography: A Safe Haven for Malware
Steganography, or the practice of concealing a file, message, image or video within another file, message, image or video, may be an older technique, but it continues to be an incredibly versatile and effective method for obscuring or hiding information in plain sight. In 2017, IBM X-Force has identified three different malware samples in network…
How To Beat Cybercrime’s Prey-and-Pay Villains
Cybercrime pays, so much so that successful cybercriminals now run their operations like a business, complete with technical support centers, in-house training, and HR. To protect your digital assets, you need to approach your cybersecurity like a business, and not as a one-time point solution that is bolted onto existing infrastructures, programs, and procedures.
This Week in Security News
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. Below you’ll find a quick recap of topics followed by links to news articles and/or our blog posts providing additional insight. Be sure to check back each Friday for…
This Week in Security News
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. Below you’ll find a quick recap of topics followed by links to news articles and/or our blog posts providing additional insight. Be sure to check back each Friday for…
Practical Steps for Getting Started with IT/OT Security Convergence
Given the frequency and severity of cyberattacks in the news, cyber threats are top of mind for boards of directors and executive teams. In fact, according to Aon’s 2017 Global Risk Management Survey cybercrime ranked number five among the top 10 concerns for risk decision-makers globally and number one among respondents in North America –…