Dashboards to Use on Palo Alto Networks for Effective Management

Enterprises should expect to see more cyberattacks launched against them. The data that they now gather and store have made their infrastructures key targets for hackers. Customer data and intellectual property can be sold in the black market for profit, and sensitive information can also be used...

Healthcare Cyber Heists in 2019

Healthcare organizations are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks due to the gold mine of personal data they possess. The potential, real-world effect these attacks can have is substantial. See the WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware attacks of 2017. Click here to download the full report fro...

2.3B Files Exposed in a Year: A New Record for Misconfigs

The last 12 months has seen the exposure of a record 2.3 billion files across cloud databases and online shares, according to an analysis released on Thursday. A report from Digital Shadows’ Photon Research Team, Too Much Information: The Sequel, assessed the scale of inadvertent global data...

A week in security (May 13 – 19)

Last week, Malwarebytes Labs reviewed active and unique exploit kits targeting consumers and businesses alike, reported about a flaw in WhatsApp used to target a human rights lawyer, and wrote about an important Microsoft patch that aimed to prevent a "WannaCry level" attack. We also profiled the...

Why You Should Pick a Leader for Your Enterprise Email Security

Email is a mature technology, but threats targeting email are evolving and getting more sophisticated. 97%1 of ransomware attacks come from email. That’s why there are so many email security vendors and solutions in the market offering different types of technologies and coverages. Picking the be...

All the reasons why cybercriminals want to hack your phone

When people think of hacking, most imagine desktop computers, laptops, or perhaps even security cameras. However, in recent years, cybercriminals have expanded their repertoire to include smartphones, too. Here are 10 reasons why they may be looking to hack your phone. 1. To infect it with malwar...

U.S Charges Two Iranian Hackers for SamSam Ransomware Attacks

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday charges against two Iranian nationals for their involvement in creating and deploying the notorious SamSam ransomware. The alleged hackers, Faramarz Shahi Savandi, 34, and Mohammad Mehdi Shah, 27, have been charged on several counts of computer hackin...

Security in a World of Physically Capable Computers

It's no secret that computers are insecure. Stories like the recent Facebook hack, the Equifax hack and the hacking of government agencies are remarkable for how unremarkable they really are. They might make headlines for a few days, but they're just the newsworthy tip of a very large iceberg. Th...

3 Cybersecurity Takeaways from Ocean’s 8 (Note: Spoiler Alert!)

I love watching movies. A few days ago, I watched the movie "Ocean's 8" with my wife, and I found this movie was a perfect education material for the cyber security experts. Here are my 3 takeaways from the movie: 1 You think you are protected? Think again… Remember in the movie, the hacker "9-ba...

ThreatList: Ransomware Attacks Down, Fileless Malware Up in 2018

The use of fileless malware in attacks continues to grow and now represents 42 out of 1,000 endpoint attacks, according to an analysis of 2018 data by one security firm. The uptick represents a 94 percent increase in the use of fileless-based attacks between January and June 2018. The study,...

ThreatList: $1.1M is Lost to Cybercrime Every Minute of Every Day

Every 60 seconds, $1.1 million is lost to cyberattacks. That staggering stat comes to us by way of RiskIQ, which compiled proprietary and third-party research to crunch numbers around malicious activity. The resulting report, the appropriately named “Evil Internet Minute,” paints a stark picture ...

IT threat evolution Q2 2018. Statistics

Q2 figures According to KSN: Kaspersky Lab solutions blocked 962,947,023 attacks launched from online resources located in 187 countries across the globe. 351,913,075 unique URLs were recognized as malicious by Web Anti-Virus components. Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via...

10 Endpoint Security Problems Solved by the Cloud – An Introduction

Question: Where do 70% of successful breaches begin? Answer: The endpoint. The State of Endpoint Security Traditional defensive security solutions are fighting a losing battle against hackers and malware. With each day, new attacks and viruses appear and keeping systems safe is like bailing out a...

The Role That IT Security Teams Need to Play in Connected Hospitals

The WannaCry outbreak that reportedly raked in US$1B in damage costs also forced doctors to cancel scheduled appointments, among other things, brought on warranted concern over pervasive ransomware attacks that could stem from oft-overlooked components of healthcare networks—exposed medical cyber...

Vulnerability in Robots Can Lead To Costly Ransomware Attacks

CANCUN, Mexico – A vulnerability in Softbank Robotics’ NAO and Pepper robots can lead to costly ransomware attacks that could cause robots deployed in businesses to stop working, curse at customers, or even perform violent movements. The vulnerability was disclosed at Kaspersky Lab’s Security...

A week in security (January 15 – January 21)

Last week on Labs, we gave you some background information about cookies, specifically which ones to worry about and why. We also warned you about scams surrounding the Mega Millions winner, who promised to donate his money to good causes. We analyzed a cryptocurrency miner using a very old...

SOC Forum 2017: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Massive Malware Attacks

Today I spoke at SOC Forum 2017 in Moscow. It was a great large-scale event about Security Operation Centers. 2,700 people registered. Lots of people in suits . And lots of my good fellows. The event was held in Radisson Royal Congress Park. There were three large halls for presentations and a hu...

Threat Predictions for Industrial Security in 2018

The landscape in 2017 2017 was one of the most intense in terms of incidents affecting the information security of industrial systems. Security researchers discovered and reported hundreds of new vulnerabilities, warned of new threat vectors in ICS and technological processes, provided data on...

October 26, 2017 – Morning Cyber Coffee Headlines – “Continental Congress” 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! October 26, 2017 - Headlines Carbon Black in the News: Protecting elections fro...

Supporting Healthcare Organizations Through IT Recovery

As we all return to work from the summer holidays, we at Trend Micro reflect on what we have seen in the threat landscape over the first six months of 2017 with the release of our 2017 Mid-Year Security Roundup. It takes me back to the two major attacks that we witnessed, and I was ‘lucky’ enough...