Security News

Banking trojans, not ransomware, are the biggest threat to the enterprise now
2018-06-01 15:01

The first months of 2018 saw more cyberattacks using Trojans and social engineering, according to Proofpoint. Here's how to protect your organization.

Botnet Operators Team Up To Leverage IcedID, Trickbot Trojans
2018-05-30 20:10

The botnet operators behind two infamous trojans have banded together to gouge victims in a costly scheme.

BackSwap Trojan exploits standard browser features to empty bank accounts
2018-05-29 17:03

Creating effective and stealthy banking malware is becoming increasingly difficult, forcing malware authors to come up with innovative methods. The latest creative burst in this malware segment...

2018-05-29 15:52

A recently discovered banking Trojan leverages Microsoft SQL Server for communication with the command and control (C&C), IBM has discovered. read more

BackSwap Trojan Uses New Browser Monitoring and Injection Techniques
2018-05-29 14:51

A newly discovered banking Trojan uses innovative techniques to detect when a bank’s website is accessed and to inject malicious code into targeted pages, ESET warns. read more

Brazilian Banking Trojan Communicates Via Microsoft SQL Server
2018-05-29 14:47

Researchers have discovered a banking trojan making waves in Brazil with an array of tricks up its sleeve, including using an unusual command and control (C&C) server.

Russian Police Arrest Man Involved in Android Banking Trojan Scheme
2018-05-25 12:30

Law enforcement authorities in Russia have arrested an unnamed 32-year-old man who is believed to be part of a cybercrime ring that made up to $8,000 per day using Android banking Trojans. read more

Panda Banking Trojan Diversifies into Cryptocurrency, Porn, Other Targets
2018-05-11 17:29

The Panda banking trojan, a spin-off from the infamous Zeus malware, is widening its net to attack more than just financial services targets, as seen in three ongoing campaigns discovered in May.

Metamorfo Targets Brazilian Users with Banking Trojans
2018-04-25 17:27

In an unusual move, Metamorfo abuses legitimate, signed Windows binaries to load the malicious code.

Android Trojan Spreads via DNS Hijacking
2018-04-17 13:03

An Android Trojan masquerading as popular mobile applications is propagating via smartphones roaming between Wi-Fi networks, Kaspersky Lab warns. read more