Security News

What’s cybercriminals’ most effective weapon in a ransomware attack?
2019-08-07 18:59

Cybercriminals’ most effective weapon in a ransomware attack is the network itself, which enables the malicious encryption of shared files on network servers, especially files stored in...

While cybercriminals abuse Twitter, threat researchers use it to boost threat intelligence efforts
2019-07-30 12:00

Cybercriminals are abusing Twitter via tech support scams, command-and-control (C&C) operations and data exfiltration, according to Trend Micro. Misuse of social networks Researchers analyzed a...

Cybercriminals leverage malicious Office docs, Mac malware, web app exploits
2019-06-26 05:15

There’s been a 62% increase in overall malware detections in Q1 2019 compared to the previous quarter. A new Watchguard report also found that cybercriminals are leveraging a wide array of varied...

Employees are almost as dangerous to business security as hackers and cybercriminals
2019-06-04 13:00

Non-malicious insiders are among the top three threat actors, according to an ISACA report.

Tech news roundup: FBI's most wanted cybercriminals, mid-priced phones, and a smarter Roomba
2019-05-30 20:44

Karen Roby reports on this weeks biggest tech news which includes, the FBI's most wanted cybercriminals, a look at new mid-priced phones, a smarter Roomba, and the best websites for resumes.

Cybercriminals continue to evolve the sophistication of their attack methods
2019-05-23 05:00

Cybercriminals continue to evolve the sophistication of their attack methods, from tailored ransomware and custom coding for some attacks, to living-off-the-land (LoTL) or sharing infrastructure...

Cybercriminals Unleash MegaCortex Ransomware in Global Attack Campaign
2019-05-08 17:12

Sophos security researchers have observed a spike in the number of attacks featuring a new ransomware family called MegaCortex. read more

Cybercriminals targeting social media: Facebook and Instagram are becoming phishers’ favorites
2019-05-03 05:15

Social media phishing, primarily Facebook and Instagram, saw the highest quarter- over-quarter growth of any industry with a 74.7 percent increase, according to the Vade Secure Phishers’ Favorites...

Cybercriminals thriving on companies overlooking fundamental security requirements
2019-05-03 05:00

IT leaders in the United States are putting business data at risk by not effectively managing employees’ passwords, according to OneLogin research. Despite the fact that 91% report they have...

Cybercriminals continue to target intellectual property, putting brand reputation at risk
2019-05-02 05:15

Despite improvements in combating cybercrime and threats, IT security professionals are still struggling to fully secure their organization and protect against breaches with 61 percent claiming to...