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...

Threat Analysis: Word Documents with Embedded Macros Leveraging Emotet Trojan

Many customers have recently asked how Carbon Black's solutions detect macros and droppers specifically referencing Emotet dropper files. Customers often say that macros and droppers are an ongoing problem in their environments. They are also seen day-to-day by most practitioners. The analysis...

July 25, 2017 – Morning Cyber Coffee Headlines – “Henry Ford” Edition

Good morning! Sit with Carbon Black this morning over a cup of coffee or tea and browse a few industry headlines to get the day started. We’ve got just enough information below to get you through that first cup…enjoy! July 25, 2017 - Headlines UK gov wants teens to practice cybersecurity in their...

New Variant of Emotet Banking Malware targets German Users

A new Spam email campaign making the rounds in Germany are delivering a new variant of a powerful banking malware, a financial threat designed to steal users’ online banking credentials, according to security researchers from Microsoft. The malware, identified as Emotet, was first spotted last Ju...