2315 matches found
This Week in Security News: Trend Micro Launches its XDR Center in India and EU Reports 5G Cybersecurity Risks
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, learn about Trend Micro’s new XDR Center in India that will help solve data sovereignty issues. Also, read about 5G network software use bei...
TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of April 9, 2018
The interviewing process can be mentally draining. You have to look your best, say the right things, and prove that you’re the best person for the job. When I interview candidates, I love to come up with the one crazy question that isn’t on the usual list of questions that might be asked. I...
How hackers have improved their BEC attack methods
Email is increasingly an integral part of global life, but business email compromise BEC attacks could place these communications at risk. Research by The Radicati Group found that 2.9 billion people worldwide will be using email portals by 2019. Each business user will send 126 messages daily by...
Cryptominer z0Miner Uses Newly Discovered Vulnerability CVE-2021-26084 to Its Advantage
Recently, we discovered that the cryptomining trojan z0Miner has been taking advantage of the Atlassian’s Confluence remote code execution RCE vulnerability assigned as CVE-2021-26084, which was disclosed by Atlassian in August...
This Week in Security News: Operation Overtrap Targets Japanese Online Banking Users and Everything You Need to Know About Tax Scams
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, learn about the number of ways Operation Overtrap can infect or trap victims with its payload. Also, read about how to protect your personal...
This Week in Security News: Adware and Ransomware
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, learn about an adware that disguised itself as different apps and monitors mobile devices. Also, learn more about the different ransomware...
Answering IoT Security Questions for CISOs
Given the permeating nature of IoT and Industrial IoT devices in our daily lives, from smart homes to smart cities, one cannot escape the growing cybersecurity risks associated with these devices. It might leave CISOs with a lot of questions about how this newer, growing attack vector could impac...
A Mobile App Scanner is Not Just Another App
Mobile applications assist us mightily with our daily tasks. They increase our productivity with anywhere, anytime, high-functioning tools, and they help us communicate and share information with family members, friends, and co-workers. Every day, the rapidly evolving app market brings us more ap...
This Week in Security News: Spam Campaigns and Mobile Malware
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, learn about a mobile malware that infects Android devices by exploiting the vulnerabilities found within the operating system. Also, read...
Phishing: A Main Concern for Enterprise Security
IT leaders have an array of considerations they must factor into company security planning, not the least of which include the most current threats. Armed with knowledge about the most pressing IT protection pain points, administrators can work proactively to ensure their organization's...
This Week in Security News: A Look Inside the Bulletproof Hosting Business and Amazon Prime Day Spurs Spike in Phishing, Fraud Attacks
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, learn about how cybercriminals secure their assets and survive in the business in a new Trend Micro report. Also, read about a how...
Grading our Predictions: See how we fared in 1H 2017
In December of last year, we released eight predictions as to what we thought the 2017 cybersecurity landscape would hold. Although we’ve definitely observed new trends and attacks that we didn’t foresee, we’ve also seen several of our predictions play out as anticipated. With only three and a ha...
Cybersecurity Leaders Are Talking A Lot About Counterfeit Devices
Malice Vs Greed Most discussion about security in the supply chain has been focused on detecting tampering, or preventing backdoors or sneaky things being inserted into components and software. There’s another aspect emerging and will dwarf the tampering: devices that are counterfeited for profit...
Petya expands its scope: A global ransomware threat
Ransomware remains a formidable threat for individual users and businesses alike, particularly as new sample families continue to be discovered by security researchers. What makes ransomware so dangerous is the fact that victims are denied access to their most important files and data - a problem...
CVE-2024-21412: DarkGate Operators Exploit Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Bypass in Zero-Day Campaign
In addition to our Water Hydra APT zero day analysis, the Zero Day Initiative ZDI observed a DarkGate campaign which we discovered in mid-January 2024 where DarkGate operators exploited CVE-2024-21412...
Attacking Containers and runC
This week a new vulnerability was published CVE-2019-5736 that highlights everything bad and good about containers. Simply put, this vulnerability can be exploited using an infected container to attack the host. It’s a real world example of a breakout attack that has long been a major concern in...
The connected workforce: The importance of protecting home and corporate networks
In the current corporate and employee landscape, workers are leveraging a variety of endpoints from a range of different locations to access enterprise systems and assets. Staff members are no longer chained to their desks, and many employers and workers alike have begun taking advantage of...
This Week in Security News: Botnets and Breaches
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, North Korean hackers overtook Adobe, Trend Micro Safety Solutions discovered new a botnet, and the threat of third-party cyber breaches made...
Principles of a Cloud Migration – Security, The W5H – Episode WHAT?
Teaching you to be a Natural Born Pillar! Last week, we took you through the “WHO” of securing a cloud migration here, detailing each of the roles involved with implementing a successful security practice during a cloud migration. Read: everyone. This week, I will be touching on the “WHAT” of...
This Week in Security News: APT33 Botnets Used for Extreme Narrow Targeting and Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday Arrives with A Patch for An IE Zero-Day
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, learn about the APT33 threat group that is using live C&C servers for extremely narrow targeting. Also, read about Trend Micro’s complete...
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: Google Faces Privacy Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in Incognito Mode and TrickBot Adds Enterprise-grade Module to Malware Arsenal
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, learn about a new module for the infamous trojan known as TrickBot that has been deployed. Also, read about Google’s $5 billion class-action...
Will XDR Improve Security?
Cybercriminals and malicious hackers have been shifting their tactics, techniques, and procedures TTPs to improve their ability to infiltrate an organization and stay under the radar of security professionals and solutions. Moving to more targeted attack methods appears to be a mainstay among...
This Week in Security News: Malvertising and Internet of Things Malware
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, learn about a new Internet of Things malware that’s bricked thousands of devices. Also, read about a ransomware family that’s using...
Trend Micro Internet Security Wins a “Best Protection” Award for 2018 from AV-TEST
February 21, 2019. If the main criterion for judging the value of a security application is how well it protects your computer from web and email threats, malware and viruses, then both users and potential users of Trend Micro Internet Security will be happy to hear that the product has been give...
Announcing Trend Micro Security for Microsoft Edge
Browsing the web securely with Microsoft Edge the browser recommended by Microsoft for Windows 10 users and the default browser in Windows 10 S-mode is a safer bet than ever before with Trend Micro Security for Microsoft Edge—a unique three-in-one browser extension that provides web threat...
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...
How to Restore Your Mac to Factory Settings
Restoring your Mac to the factory settings can help fix problems if nothing else has worked. You should also restore your Mac to the factory settings before giving away or selling it to get rid of all your personal files and information. Because following the instructions below will wipe out all ...
Two-Factor Authentication: What is it and why do I need it to stay safe online?
Today, Americans are living more and more of their lives on the internet. We shop, bank, socialize, work and play online. But as our digital lives become increasingly important, they are also exposed to greater risks. Hackers are lurking around every corner ready to steal our identities, drain ou...
Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability CVE-2022-26134 Abused For Cryptocurrency Mining, Other Malware
Users are advised to patch immediately: We found exploit samples abusing the Atlassian Confluence vulnerability CVE-2022-26134 in the wild for malicious cryptocurrency mining...
CVE-2022-22965: Analyzing the Exploitation of Spring4Shell Vulnerability in Weaponizing and Executing the Mirai Botnet Malware
We discovered active exploitation of a vulnerability in the Spring Framework designated as CVE-2022-22965 that allows malicious actors to download the Mirai botnet malware...
Use Safety and Precaution When Using USBs
Removable USB devices are basic instruments for storing and transferring files from one device to another. Although they’re convenient to use, they can also pose a potential threat to your devices—especially when used without prior caution. There are reported instances, where researchers weren’t...
Cyber Risk Index – A Guide for CISOs and IT Security
Trend Micro has partnered with the Ponemon Institute to develop a new Cyber Risk Index CRI, which is intended to help CISOs and their IT Security teams better understand the current cyber risk compared to similar businesses of their size and industry. The CRI is based on a survey conducted by...
It’s Back to School Time, So How Do I Keep My Child Safe Online?
The end of the summer can be a pretty stressful time for parents as well as their kids. Apart from the prospect of a return to school, there’s a whole checklist of items to get ready. Schoolbag? Check. Sports kit? Check. Smartphone? Check. Internet safety guide? Errr… The truth is that today, the...
A Post-exploitation Look at Coinminers Abusing WebLogic Vulnerabilities
This blog entry details how Trend Micro Cloud One™ – Workload Security and Trend Micro Vision One™ effectively detected and blocked the abuse of the CVE-2020-14882 WebLogic vulnerability in affected endpoints...
The Samba Vulnerability: What is CVE-2021-44142 and How to Fix It
Information on the latest Samba vulnerability and how to protect systems against the threats that can exploit it...
You’re In Safe Hands with Trend Micro Home Network Security
A three-part series on using Home Network Security to protect your home Your home should be a haven that protects you. In the cyber age, however, your router, computers, and TVs, your game consoles and smart devices, are continuously connected to the internet and run the risk of being...
This Week in Security News: Gray Alerts and Wormable Malware
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, learn about the new wormable malware that’s dropping a Monero miner in web servers, networks and removable drivers. Also, read about the bes...
This Week in Security News: Deep Dives and NASA Data
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, learn about the span of a NASA hack that leaked data for current and former employees. Also, Trend Micro dives deep into the underground...
This Week in Security News: Phishing Attacks and Ransomware
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, learn about schemes used in phishing and other email-based attacks. Also, learn how ransomware continues to make a significant impact in the...
Three Network Security Questions with CEITEC’s CIO
Ireneo Demanarig is the Chief Information Officer at CEITEC S.A. located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. CEITEC is a microelectronics manufacturer that specializes in solutions such as automatic identification RFID and smartcards, application-specific integrated circuits ASICs aimed a...
Hackers Are After Your Personal Data – Here’s How to Stop Them
Our lives are increasingly digital. We shop, socialize, communicate, watch TV and play games — all from the comfort of our desktop, laptop, or mobile device. But to access most of these services we need to hand over some of our personal data. Whether it’s just our name and email address or more...
Keep Your Online Transactions Secure with Trend Micro Security’s Pay Guard Browser
Nowadays, online transactions are often under threat from malware and browser injections that would steal your identity data or your money as you log in to your favorite banking, financial, or commercial accounts. Trend Micro’s new Pay Guard Browser, available with all three 2019 PC editions of...
Cyber-Attacks: How to Stop a Multibillion-Dollar Problem
By Ed Cabrera, Chief Cybersecurity Officer for Trend Micro and Martin Bally, Vice President & Chief Security Officer for Diebold Nixdorf ? Where there’s money, there has always been crime. Traditional bank robbery and physical assaults on ATMs are still a challenge, and now a new breed of...
TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of June 25, 2018
I have never reverse engineered anything, but I did dismantle a Betamax VCR and put it back together without an instruction manual. My little brother liked to use the tape slot as a garage for his Hot Wheels® toy cars. We were usually able to take out the cars without any issues, but one day, he...
How to Upgrade Mac to macOS High Sierra
The latest version of the macOS operating system, macOS High Sierra, was released on Monday, September 25, 2017. In this article, we will explain how to upgrade mac to macOS High Sierra. Why Should We Upgrade to macOS High Sierra? Apple released the latest macOS, High Sierra, and added some new...
Detecting Exploitation of Local Vulnerabilities Through Trend Micro Vision One™ and Cloud One™
We provide a guide to detecting Dirty Pipe, a Linux kernel vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-0847...
This Week in Security News: How a Partnership can Advance DevSecOps and Cybersecurity Issues in the Midwest and South U.S.
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, learn about how Trend Micro’s partnership with Snyk will advance DevSecOps. Also, read about cyber attacks affecting hospitals in Alabama an...
New Azure Marketplace Pay-As-You-Go Billing for Trend Micro Deep Security as a Service
Cloud adoption continues to rise as organizations reduce their data center footprint, look to cloud native technologies to improve their application design and output, and strive to improve scalability and management of resources and systems. In a recent survey conducted by analyst firm ESG, 87% ...
What Hacker History Can Tell Enterprises About Future Attack Strategy
There's an oft-quoted saying: "History repeats itself." For those that believe in the cyclical patterns that sometimes emerge over time, this aphorism definitely rings true. Today, we'll be applying this type of thinking to the cybercrime realm. Over the course of hacker history, numerous trends...