BEC is Big Business for Hackers: What makes these attacks so hard to prevent?

For years, one of the most lucrative ways for hackers to generate profits was through ransomware attacks. These instances involve the use of strong encryption to lock victims out of their files and data - attackers then sell the decryption key in exchange for an untraceable Bitcoin ransom payment...

AdvisorsBot Downloader Emerges in Raft of Malware Campaigns

A new downloader was disclosed today, sporting significant anti-analysis features and increasingly sophisticated distribution techniques. Researchers at Proofpoint have been tracking the downloader as a first-stage payload in campaigns since May 2018. Dubbed AdvisorsBot due to early...

ThreatList: Telecom Sector Plagued with Advanced Malware

The telecom sector is being plagued with dangerous types of malware that can lead to significant loss of confidential or regulated data, a report has found. Lastline’s findings, published today, found that telecom sector threats are “ahead of the curve,” based on an analysis of threats to the...

ThreatList: Financial-Themed Phishing Hooks Targets in Q2

The financial sector continued to be a main target of phishing attacks in the second quarter. Kaspersky Lab’s Spam and Phishing in Q2 2018 report found that one-third 35.7 percent of observed attempts were related to financial services including banks, payment services and online stores, targetin...

How the US Military Can Better Keep Hackers

Interesting commentary: The military is an impossible place for hackers thanks to antiquated career management, forced time away from technical positions, lack of mission, non-technical mid- and senior-level leadership, and staggering pay gaps, among other issues. It is possible the military need...

Singapore's Largest Healthcare Group Hacked, 1.5 Million Patient Records Stolen

Singapore's largest healthcare group, SingHealth, has suffered a massive data breach that allowed hackers to snatch personal information on 1.5 million patients who visited SingHealth clinics between May 2015 and July 2018. SingHealth is the largest healthcare group in Singapore with 2 tertiary...

Excerpts from Modern Bank Heists – Nation State Threats

Carbon Black recently published a report on the latest non-malware attack methods, and how to counteract them. For more information about how Cb Defense, Carbon Black's NGAV + EDR solution, helps enterprises address their endpoint security challenges, check out our weekly Cb Defense Live Demo,...

Excerpts from Modern Bank Heists – Threat Hunting Teams & CIR

Carbon Black recently published a report on the newest threats facing the financial world, and how to counteract them. For more information about how Cb Defense, Carbon Black's NGAV + EDR solution, helps enterprises address their endpoint security challenges, check out our weekly Cb Defense Live...

Excerpts from Modern Bank Heists – Overview

Carbon Black recently published a report on the newest threats facing the financial world, and how to counteract them. For more information about how Cb Defense, Carbon Black's NGAV + EDR solution, helps enterprises address their endpoint security challenges, check out our weekly Cb Defense Live...

FBI issues alert over two new malware linked to Hidden Cobra hackers

The US-CERT has released a joint technical alert from the DHS and the FBI, warning about two newly identified malware being used by the prolific North Korean APT hacking group known as Hidden Cobra. Hidden Cobra, often known as Lazarus Group and Guardians of Peace, is believed to be backed by the...

Despite Ringleader’s Arrest, Cobalt Group Still Active

Evidence has surfaced that the Cobalt Group – the threat actors behind widespread attacks on banks and ATM jackpotting campaigns across Europe – is continuing to operate, despite the arrest of its accused ringleader in March. The Cobalt Group, first burst on the scene in 2016: in a single night,...

How connected devices put health care at risk

The health care industry is one of the most attractive sectors to hackers. Not only do hospitals, doctor offices and other facilities store and have access to an array of patients' personal information, but many organizations also have financial details on file to facilitate billing processes. On...

Martem TELEM-GW6/GWM (Update B)

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 10.0 ATTENTION : Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit Vendor : Martem Equipment : TELEM-GW6/GWM --------- Begin Update B Part 1 of 5 -------- Vulnerabilities : Missing Authentication for Critical Function, Incorrect Default Permissions, Resource Exhaustion,...

More industry awards for our portfolio

Wallarm is pleased to have been selected as a finalist in the Cyber Security Startup of the Year and Innovative Product of the Year- Cloud Based categories for the 2018 Cyber Security Awards. The Cyber Security Awards were established in 2014, to reward the best individuals, teams and companies...

Vega Stealer Malware Takes Aim at Chrome, Firefox

A malware dubbed Vega Stealer has been uncovered, looking to make off with saved credentials and credit-card information in the Chrome and Firefox browsers. While it’s a simple payload for now, researchers said it has the ability to evolve into something more concerning in the future. Proofpoint,...

Engaging students in cybersecurity: a primer for educators

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Maimonides The education sector has had its share of breaches. And schools, like medical and retail institutions, continue to struggle when it comes to securing their highly-priced assets: student a...

Vecna VGo Robot (Update A)

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v3 8.8 --------- Begin Update A Part 1 of 6 --------- ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit --------- End Update A Part 1 of 6 --------- Vendor: Vecna Technologies, Inc. Vecna Equipment: VGo Robot --------- Begin Update A Part 2 of 6 ---------...

Hackers Behind Healthcare Espionage Infect X-Ray and MRI Machines

Security researchers have uncovered a new hacking group that is aggressively targeting healthcare organizations and related sectors across the globe to conduct corporate espionage. Dubbed "Orangeworm," the hacking group has been found installing a wormable trojan on machines hosting software used...

HackerOne CEO Talks Bug Bounty Programs at RSA Conference

SAN FRANCISCO – Marten Mickos, HackerOne CEO, catches up with Threatpost at RSA Conference to discuss hot-button issues around modern bounty programs. Topics range from how to design a program to protect consumer privacy and vulnerability disclosure issues. Mickos also reflects on the growing...

RSAC 2018: Tech Giants Form Cybersecurity Tech Accord

SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft President Brad Smith during a keynote at the 2018 RSA Conference condemned government-backed cyberattacks as endangering innocent civilian’s lives – and said that tech companies need to come together to “open the world’s eyes to the impact that this is having.” At this...