February 3, 2020

Weekly Security News Roundup: Citrix ADC Servers Targeted by Ragnarok Ransomware

3 min read - Researchers observed samples of the Ragnarok ransomware family targeting Citrix ADC servers and attempting to disable Windows Defender. Read on to learn what else happened last week in security news.

Banking & Finance February 3, 2020

CamuBot Resurfaces With Cross-Channel, Targeted Attacks in Brazil

6 min read - Recent CamuBot activity resurfaced exactly one year after IBM X-Force researchers made the initial discovery of this malware in September 2018.

January 28, 2020

Tampa Bay Times Cyberattack Attributed to Ryuk Ransomware Actors

2 min read - Media reports indicate that malicious actors wielding Ryuk ransomware were responsible for a recent Tampa Bay Times cyberattack.

January 27, 2020

Weekly Security News Roundup: GDPR Fines Imposed Total €114M Thus Far

3 min read - A survey found that regulators have thus far imposed 114 million euros in fines for a variety of GDPR infringements including data breaches. Learn what else happened last week in security news.

Fraud Protection January 27, 2020

Has Necurs Fallen From (Cybercrime) Grace? Elite Malware Botnet Now Distributes Clunky Scams

5 min read - Is Necurs toppling down from its high position as a major malspam carrier for elite cybercrime gangs?

January 21, 2020

TrickBot Uses UAC Bypass to Quietly Infect Windows 10 Machines

2 min read - Security researchers observed that TrickBot has begun using a User Account Control (UAC) bypass to quietly infect machines running Windows 10 without displaying any prompts.

Threat Hunting January 21, 2020

New NetWire RAT Campaigns Use IMG Attachments to Deliver Malware Targeting Enterprise Users

3 min read - IBM X-Force researchers have discovered a new campaign targeting organizations with fake business emails that deliver NetWire remote-access Trojan (RAT) variants.

January 20, 2020

Weekly Security News Roundup: Nemty Ransomware Plans to Begin Leaking Victims’ Data

3 min read - Security researchers discovered Nemty ransomware's plans to create a website for the purpose of publishing its non-paying victims' data. Learn what else happened last week in security news.

Advanced Threats January 17, 2020

Enter Dustman: New Wiper Takes After ZeroCleare, Likely Targets Organizations in Region

7 min read - To understand the similarities between ZeroCleare and Dustman, IBM X-Force researchers took a closer look at their code and the files being used in attacks.

Data Protection January 10, 2020

Is Juice Jacking a Legitimate Threat or Nothing to Worry About?

5 min read - Juice jacking is either a rare or currently unpracticed attack that's brimming with potential for cybercriminals and spies.