July 9, 2018

Does the Rise of Crypto-Mining Malware Mean the End of Ransomware?

3 min read - Despite an overall shift away from traditional ransomware in favor of crypto-mining malware, research shows that ransomware is still alive and well in the form of highly targeted attacks.

June 12, 2018

Thriving Cybercrime Economy Contributes to More Than $1 Billion in Stolen Cryptocurrency

2 min read - A recent study revealed that cyberthieves stole more than $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency during the first half of 2018, due in large part to a $6.7 million cybercrime economy on the Dark Web.

May 17, 2018

Cybersecurity Threats in 2018: Cryptojacking, Ransomware and a Divided Zero-Day Market

2 min read - The first quarter of 2018 saw a rise in cybersecurity threats such as ransomware, Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities and zero-day threats.

CISO May 8, 2018

WHOIS Behind Cyberattacks? Under GDPR, We May Not Know

5 min read - GDPR's implementation on an issue relevant to the cybersecurity industry may well have negative consequences that (ironically) run contrary to its original intent.

May 7, 2018

New Cybercrime Statistics: 1 Billion Bots Involved in 210 Million Fraud Attempts in Q1

2 min read - According to the latest cybercrime statistics, more than 210 million attempted fraud attacks occurred during the first quarter of this year, representing a 62 percent increase from 2017. In its “Q1 2018 Cybercrime Report,” ThreatMetrix reported a record volume of…

Data Protection May 7, 2018

If Video Killed the Radio, Will Malvertising Kill Your Website?

3 min read - Malvertising isn't just a nuisance for internet users — it puts businesses and their customers at risk and compromises the integrity of the online advertising ecosystem.

May 1, 2018

DDoS Attacks Increase in Volume and Duration in Q1 2018

2 min read - A recent study found that the volume and duration of DDoS attacks "rose significantly" in Q1 2018.

April 24, 2018

New Orangeworm Threat Group Targets Healthcare Organizations With Custom Backdoor

2 min read - Security researchers reported that a cybergang known as Orangeworm is actively targeting healthcare organizations and attempting to install a custom backdoor on their networks.

April 24, 2018

Cybercrime Profits Soar to $1.5 Trillion

2 min read - According to a recent study, malicious actors and threat groups are generating, spending and reinvesting $1.5 trillion worth of cybercrime profits.

CISO April 24, 2018

RSAC 2018 in Review: Highlights, Key Sessions and Emerging Industry Trends

6 min read - At RSAC 2018, countless security experts and practitioners gathered in San Francisco to talk about emerging threats and how the cybersecurity industry can prepare to meet evolving challenges.