Well-Architected Framework: Sustainability

One of the key pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework WAF is sustainability: the idea that cloud applications should be designed to minimize their environmental impact. Gain insight into the WAF sustainability pillar and discover best practices for architecting your cloud applications to...

Alibaba OSS Buckets Compromised to Distribute Malicious Shell Scripts via Steganography

In this blog entry, we discuss a malicious campaign that targets Alibaba Cloud’s OSS buckets with leaked credentials for malware distribution and cryptojacking...

How Shady Code Commits Compromise the Security of the Open-Source Ecosystem

In this blog entry, we discuss how open-source code has been subjected to protest-driven code modifications by its maintainers or backers. We also provide an analysis of what these incidents could mean for the IT industry and the open source community...

Unpacking Cloud-Based Cryptocurrency Miners That Abuse GitHub Actions and Azure Virtual Machines

We investigate cloud-based cryptocurrency miners that leverage GitHub Actions and Azure virtual machines, including the cloud infrastructure and vulnerabilities that malicious actors exploit for easy monetary gain...

Private 5G Network Security Expectations Part 2

The importance of proof of “security” concepts in private 5G networks: Are verifications of system operations and new functions sufficient for your proof of concept in private wireless networks?...

Hacking the Crypto-Monetized Web

What danger lies around the corner?...

Black Basta Ransomware Operators Expand Their Attack Arsenal With QakBot Trojan and PrintNightmare Exploit

We look into a recent attack orchestrated by the Black Basta ransomware ransomware group that used the banking trojan QakBot as a means of entry and movement and took advantage of the PrintNightmare vulnerability to perform privileged file operations...

Why It’s Time to Map the Digital Attack Surface

Trend Micro research reveals struggle to control cyber risks against mounting digital attack surfaces...

Cyber Risk Management Strategies from Arjo CIO

Andrea Berg, CIO of Arjo, explores the critical need for effective and inclusive communication around IT requirements to expand beyond the security team and improve cyber risk management...

This Week in Security News - March 25, 2022

An investigation of cryptocurrency scams and schemes, and Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal...

What is a cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP)?

We explore CNAPP, the latest industry acronym coined by the Gartner report Innovation Insight for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, and why devs need to know about it...

Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems: Part 2

To cap off the series, we’ll discuss malware detection and distribution in various countries. Our team also rounds up several insights to help strengthen ICS cybersecurity and mitigate malware attacks...

This Week in Security News - January 7th, 2022

This week, read about Log4j vulnerabilities in connected cars and charging stations and how iOS malware can fake iPhone shutdowns to snoop on cameras and microphones...

Why you need XDR in today's threat landscape

Trend Micro's VP of Threat Intelligence, Jon Clay, explores the latest trends in today's threat landscape and why XDR is key to enabling more resilience...

Overview: OWASP Top 10 2021

The long-awaited OWASP Top 10 2021 draft edition is here. We take you through the changes, new vulnerabilities, and the triggers, enabling you to secure your apps against the latest threats...

Leverage Virtual Patching to Prevent Network Threats

Implementing an intrusion prevention system is only one step in your cybersecurity efforts. Learn how virtual patching helps keep your IPS up to date and protect against zero-day threats, keeping your systems safe from attack...

Secure Public Web Apps Running on Azure

Discover how to meet your end of the shared responsibility model with simplified security integrations for Azure...

Ransomware Operators Found Using New "Franchise" Business Model

We found a relatively new and interesting ransomware operation that takes inspiration from franchise business models. It seems that the operators are rebranding a "supplier" ransomware before deployment instead of simply distributing it under the original name...

Secure Manufacturing on Cloud, Edge and 5G (Download PDF)

This e-book provides you with insight into system changes brought on by factory production processes and explains how the cloud and 5G have transformed smart factories. You’ll also receive a look into how we map the attack scenario so you can identify the type of risks that lie throughout the...

How Quantum Computers Can Impact Security

While it might be too early to completely overhaul security protocols to prepare for quantum computing — not to mention that there is currently no post-quantum cryptographic standard existing at the moment — it would be a good idea for organizations to start planning for the future...

Scan Your Microsoft Azure Blob Storage for Risks

New on the Trend Micro Cloud One security platform: Learn how easy it is to monitor, identify, and quarantine malicious file entering your Azure Blobs...

5GAA & Global Certification Forum Connect on New Cert.

The Global Certification Forum GCF and the 5G Automotive Association 5GAA announced their collaboration on a new program that will support the drive for interoperability, reliability, and safety of up and coming C-V2X systems...

Main Considerations for Securing Enterprise 5G Networks

5G brings countless benefits to enterprises through its scalability, speed, and connectivity. However, these very same features might actually amplify the damage caused by threats if they do infiltrate systems. Security should be a prime concern for enterprises that use 5G networks...

Nefilim Ransomware Attack Through a MITRE Att&ck Lens

Follow the story of Company X as they suffer an attack from the notorious modern ransomware family, Nefilim, and their affiliates, to learn how you can better mitigate against the common tactic and techniques used in these attacks...

3 Major Benefits of Cloud Migration: Visibility

On the fence about migrating to the cloud because security seems complex and abstract? Let go of your on-premises point products and discover how using a platform with enhanced visibility can help smooth the security for your cloud journey...

DarkSide on Linux: Virtual Machines Targeted

We focus on the behavior of the DarkSide variant that targets Linux. We discuss how it targets virtual machine-related files on VMware ESXI servers, parses its embedded configuration, kills virtual machines VMs, encrypts files on the infected machine, collects system information, and sends it to...

Proxylogon: A Coinminer, a Ransomware, and a Botnet Join the Party

Our telemetry showed three malware families taking advantage of the ProxyLogon vulnerability beginning in March: the coinminer LemonDuck was sighted first, quickly followed by the ransomware BlackKingdom, then the Prometei botnet...

The Real Frontiers for 2021 in XDR

XDR is finally delivering on what you’ve been promised—and needed—for years and how it can enable greater confidence in your security strategy...

Basics of Keeping Kubernetes Clusters Secure Part 1

With Kubernetes’ popularity and high adoption rates, its security should always be prioritized. We provide vital tips and recommendations on keeping the master node, the API server, etcd, RBAC, and network policies secure...

Perspectives Summary – What You Said

On Thursday, June 25, Trend Micro hosted our Perspectives 2-hour virtual event. As the session progressed, we asked our attendees, composed of +5000 global registrants, two key questions. This blog analyzes those answers. First, what is your current strategy for securing the cloud? Rely completel...

Principles of a Cloud Migration

Development and application teams can be the initial entry point of a cloud migration as they start looking at faster ways to accelerate value delivery. One of the main things they might use during this is “Infrastructure as Code,” where they are creating cloud resources for running their...

What Did We Learn from the Global GPS Collapse?

On April 6, 2019, a ten-bit counter rolled over. The counter, a component of many older satellites, marks the weeks since Jan 1, 1980. It rolled over once before, in the fall of 1999. That event was inconsequential because few complex systems relied on GPS. Now, more systems rely on accurate time...

How to Clear the Cache on Your Mac

Have you ever wondered why your Mac is running slow? Does it freeze when performing even just the simplest of tasks? Does it take a while to launch and switch programs? Everybody has gone through this excruciating pain at least once. Even though the Mac is known to be a high-performance machine, ...

This Week in Security News: Facebook and Feds

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. This week, Facebook’s chief security officer resigned as Facebook steps up its cybersecurity efforts. Also, Feds indicted three Ukrainians charged with...

PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY – Part 1: The Privacy Risks of Social Networks and Online Browsing

Most Americans today spend many of their waking hours online. In fact, we’re up to spending an average of five hours per day just on our mobiles. Much of this time is spent browsing the web or checking in, updating and sharing via our favorite social networks. There’s just one problem: unless you...

Leveraging the Power of AI to Stop Email Scammers

Staff members are on the frontline when it comes to cyberattacks against their employers. They’re increasingly seen by hackers as a weak link in the cybersecurity chain. That’s why most threats today come via email, aimed squarely at tricking the recipient into downloading malware, divulging...

Vulnerabilities are a Cybercriminal’s Best Friend

When discussions around the ways cybercriminals and hackers are able to compromise and penetrate an organization, it regularly leads to the use of exploits and exploit kits. Because all software can contain flaws and bugs, a threat actor only has to either find a new, undisclosed vulnerability...

TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of January 29, 2018

Late last year, Trend Micro introduced its Security Predictions for 2018. One of the predictions stated that digital extortion will be at the core of most cybercriminals’ business model. It’s much more than just ransomware – it is the most successful criminal business model in the current threat...

TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of December 18, 2017

In the 2000 movie High Fidelity, the concept of making lists is a dominant focus. What are your top five favorite records? Top five side one, track ones? Top five dream jobs? In the movie, Rob Gordon, portrayed by John Cusack, decides to categorize his top five most memorable breakups in order to...

12 Threats of Christmas

We've all heard the old classic, "The 12 Days of Christmas." While we all enjoy a good song about a partridge in a pear tree, Trend Micro has updated this seasonal standby, counting down the top threats to be aware of heading into 2018, from least to most pressing. Let's look at the vulnerabiliti...

Challenges with Critical Infrastructure: IoT, Smart Cities Under Attack

Internet of Things technology is now more widespread than many people realize. Systems that fall under the IoT umbrella are popping up in an array of settings, even outside consumer circles. Today, every group from enterprise businesses to city governments is utilizing intelligent, internet- and...

Warlock: From SharePoint Vulnerability Exploit to Enterprise Ransomware

Warlock ransomware exploits unpatched Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities to gain access, escalate privileges, steal credentials, move laterally, and deploy ransomware with data exfiltration across enterprise environments...

Albabat Ransomware Group Potentially Expands Targets to Multiple OS, Uses GitHub to Streamline Operations

Trend Research encounters new versions of the Albabat ransomware, which appears to target Windows, Linux, and macOS devices. We also reveal the group’s use of GitHub to streamline their ransomware operation...

Python-Based NodeStealer Version Targets Facebook Ads Manager

In this blog entry, Trend Micro’s Managed XDR team discuss their investigation into how the latest variant of NodeStealer is delivered through spear-phishing attacks, potentially leading to malware execution, data theft, and the exfiltration of sensitive information via Telegram...

Examining Water Sigbin's Infection Routine Leading to an XMRig Cryptominer

We analyze the multi-stage loading technique used by Water Sigbin to deliver the PureCrypter loader and XMRIG crypto miner...

Worldwide 2023 Email Phishing Statistics and Examples

Explore the need for going beyond built-in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace™ security based on email threats detected in 2023...

Explore AI-Driven Cybersecurity with Trend Micro, Using NVIDIA NIM

Discover Trend Micro's integration of NVIDIA NIM to deliver an AI-driven cybersecurity solution for next-generation data centers. Engage with experts, explore demos, and learn strategies for securing AI data centers and optimizing cloud performance...

RSAC 2024 Review: AI & Data Governance Priorities

Get our take on the RSA 2024 conference where we review some of the major topics covered such as AI and data governance...

ISPM & ITDR Synergize for AI-Based Identity Security

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of malicious actors requires a multifaceted approach...

Cybersecurity Decluttered: A Journey to Consolidation

Learn how far cybersecurity has come from scattered resources to consolidation the future...