Email Security Best Practices for Phishing Prevention

Trend Micro Research reported a 137.6% growth in phishing attacks blocked and detected in 2021. Explore the latest phishing trends and email security best practices to enhance your email security and reduce cyber risk...

Massive Phishing Campaigns Target India Banks’ Clients

We found five banking malware families targeting customers of seven banks in India to steal personal and credit card information via phishing campaigns...

Infographic: How CNAPP Consolidate Cybersecurity Tools

A cloud-native application protection platform CNAPP consolidates your security tools, helping development, DevOps, cloud, and security teams sort each piece and see the big picture...

Enhance Cyber Defense with 2022 Cybersecurity Trends

Jon Clay, VP of Threat Intelligence, reviews cybersecurity trends from the first half of 2022 to help CISOs and security leaders enhance their cyber defense strategy and lower cyber risk...

How Will the Metaverse Affect Cloud Security?

The metaverse is an immersive digital world of augmented reality. While supporting a virtual universe relies on cloud storage, questions arise on how this will affect cloud security. Gain valuable insight on security concerns surrounding the metaverse now and in the near future...

Iron Tiger Compromises Chat Application Mimi, Targets Windows, Mac, and Linux Users

We found APT group Iron Tiger's malware compromising chat application Mimi’s servers in a supply chain attack...

A Secure Access Service Edge (SASE ) Guide for Leaders

Discover the benefits of SASE in adopting modern security architectures to reduce cyber risk across the attack surface...

Oil and Gas Cybersecurity: Industry Overview Part 1

With geopolitical tensions running high, oil and gas companies may be more susceptible to cyberattacks...

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?...

Cuba Ransomware Group’s New Variant Found Using Optimized Infection Techniques

Trend Micro Research observed the resurgence of the Cuba ransomware group that launched a new malware variant using different infection techniques compared to past iterations. We discuss our initial findings in this report...

Closing the Door: DeadBolt Ransomware Locks Out Vendors With Multitiered Extortion Scheme

In this report, we investigate the reasons that the DeadBolt ransomware family is more problematic for its victims than other ransomware families that previously targeted NAS devices...

Adding Guardrails To A Cloud Account After The Fact

This article outlines a priority checklist of which guardrails need to be applied to an existing cloud account. Answering questions like, can these guardrails be implemented without breaking anything? What level of testing is required?...

How to Use Zero Trust Security for the Hybrid Cloud

Securing the hybrid cloud can be complex. Explore how CISOs can use the zero trust security approach for more proactive protection...

New Ransomware Spotted: White Rabbit and Its Evasion Tactics

We analyze the ransomware White Rabbit and bring into focus the familiar evasion tactics employed by this newcomer...

Analyzing DevSecOps vs. DevOps

Learn the difference between DevSecOps and DevOps and get tips to smoothly embed security throughout the entire build lifecycle...

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...

Organized Cybercrime Cases: What CISOs Need to Know

Jon Clay, VP of Threat Intelligence at Trend Micro, explores the latest Trend Micro Research covering Access as a Service AaaS, an emerging business model selling all-access passes to other malicious actors...

What You Can Do to Mitigate Cloud Misconfigurations

Cloud misconfigurations can become opportunities for cyberattacks or lead to data breaches. Organizations must mitigate them before incurring significant and costly consequences...

N-Day Exploit Protection Strategies

Over two years, Trend Micro Research scoured the underground forums for insight into the N-day exploit market. Discover their findings and how you can secure your organization against exploits...

Squirrelwaffle Exploits ProxyShell and ProxyLogon to Hijack Email Chains

Squirrelwaffle is known for using the tactic of sending malicious spam as replies to existing email chains. We look into how by investigating its exploit of Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, ProxyLogon and ProxyShell...

Global Operations Lead to Arrests of Alleged Members of GandCrab/REvil and Cl0p Cartels

A total of 13 suspects believed to be members of two prolific cybercrime rings were arrested as a global coalition across five continents involving law enforcement and private partners, including Trend Micro, sought to crack down on big ransomware operators...

Demo: How to Build a Container Registry from a Container

What came first the container or the container registry? Find out and learn how to build, run, and scan your very own container registry from a container itself on your laptop...

Examining the Cring Ransomware Techniques

In this entry, we look at the techniques typically employed by the Cring ransomware, as well as the most affected regions and industries...

API Releases New Standard for Pipeline Control Systems

The latest version comes weeks after US President Biden announced a memo, calling on the improvement of control systems cybersecurity. It also expands the coverage of previous editions, covering all control systems...

Curb Your Cyber Risk

Global cyber risk is at an all-time high. Understand how you can lower yours...

PurpleFox Using WPAD to Target Indonesian Users

The PurpleFox Exploit Kit is now being distributed via WPAD attacks targeting Indonesian users...

TeamTNT Targets Kubernetes, Nearly 50,000 IPs Compromised in Worm-like Attack

We have found and confirmed close to 50,000 IPs compromised by this attack perpetrated by TeamTNT across multiple clusters. Several IPs were repeatedly exploited during the timeframe of the episode, occurring between March and May...

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...

Water Pamola Attacked Online Shops Via Malicious Orders

Since 2019, we have been tracking a threat campaign we dubbed as “Water Pamola.” The campaign initially compromised e-commerce online shops in Japan, Australia, and European countries via spam emails with malicious attachments...

Securing Weak Points in Serverless Architectures

The big shift to serverless computing is imminent. Gain insights on the security considerations and recommendations for serverless environments that can help ensure your serverless deployments are secure...

AI and Machine Learning: Boosting Compliance and Preventing Spam

Some of the most advanced strategies in the current technology and analytics spaces include artificial intelligence and machine learning. These innovative approaches can hold nearly endless possibilities for technological applications: from the ability to eliminate manual work and enable software...

This Week in Security News: Bloomingdale’s and Claudette

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, Timehop, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Domain Factory announce a system-wide breach. Also, a new AI tool, Claudette, is holding tech companies...

Building a Profitable Security Services Offering Part 2 IT Security Features and Benefits Overview

Trend Micro is excited to partner with SPC International in this 5-part Blog, Webinar and Online Training Series; focused on Building a Profitable Security Services Offering for MSP Partners. Through the series, SPC will teach you a selling process of leading with security, steps in growing your...

TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of April 30, 2018

When I was little, I discovered the joy of jumping on the bed. While it was fun to jump on the bed, I wanted to make it more challenging so I started to imitate the ski jumpers I had seen during the 1976 Winter Olympics and jump from my parents’ dresser to the bed. I quickly found out there’s a...

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...

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...

With 1.4 Billion Stolen Log-Ins on the Dark Web, it’s Time to Take Password Management Seriously

Last week you may have seen some worrying news: researchers probing the darkest corners of the underground web found a secret trove containing 1.4 billion breached usernames and passwords. Yes, that’s right: 1.4 BILLION. Yours might very well be among them, and if you reuse the same password acro...

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...

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...

A Storm’s a Coming: How businesses can defend against threat actor groups like Pawn Storm

Pawn Storm aka Sednit5, Fancy Bear, APT28, Sofacy and STRONTIUM8 might sound like Instagram accounts, top-secret spy programs or recently passed legislation, but in reality they are all different names for the same successful cyber espionage group or threat actor group. These actors often use...

Tracking Over 35,000 Fake Sites in the 2026 World Cup Scam Wave

Between January and June 2026, TrendAI™ tracked more than 35,000 fake sites exploiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning counterfeit merchandise shops, cloned ticket pages, and bogus free-streaming sites, which together drew roughly 1.48 million visits from Japan...

TeamPCP’s Telnyx Attack Marks a Shift in Tactics Beyond LiteLLM

Moving beyond their LiteLLM campaign, TeamPCP weaponizes the Telnyx Python SDK with stealthy WAV‑based payloads to steal credentials across Linux, macOS, and Windows...

Your AI Stack Just Handed Over Your Root Keys: Inside the litellm PyPI Breach

Litellm PyPI breach explained: malicious versions steal cloud credentials, SSH keys, and Kubernetes secrets. Learn impact and urgent mitigation steps...

Europol, Microsoft, TrendAI™ and Collaborators Halt Tycoon 2FA Operations

Tycoon 2FA was dismantled this week by law enforcement and industry partners including TrendAI™. The phishing-as-a-service platform offered MFA bypass services using adversary-in-the-middle AitM proxying...

Breaking Down S3 Ransomware: Variants, Attack Paths and Trend Vision One™ Defenses

In this blog entry, Trend™ Research explores how ransomware actors are shifting their focus to cloud-based assets, including the tactics used to compromise business-critical data in AWS environments...

Proactive Security and Insights for SharePoint Attacks (CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771)

CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771 are vulnerabilities in on-premise Microsoft SharePoint Servers that evolved from previously patched flaws, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution through advanced deserialization and ViewState abuse...

Fake CAPTCHA Attacks Deploy Infostealers and RATs in a Multistage Payload Chain

We have detected a new tactic involving fake CAPTCHA pages that trick users into executing harmful commands in Windows. This scheme uses disguised files sent via phishing and other malicious methods...

Trend Micro Puts a Spotlight on AI at Pwn2Own Berlin

Get a sneak peak into how Trend Micro's Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 is breaking new ground, focusing on AI infrastructure and finding the bugs to proactively safeguard the future of computing...

Cybertron Reshapes AI Security as “Cyber Brain” Grows

Previously exclusive to Trend Vision One customers, select Trend Cybertron models, datasets and agents are now available via open-source. Build advanced security solutions and join us in developing the next generation of AI security technology...

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...