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Ransomware explained: How it works and how to remove it
Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim's files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data upon payment.
8 ways attackers are exploiting the COVID-19 crisis
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the coronavirus crisis to spread malware, disrupt operations, sow doubt and make a quick buck.
Ryuk ransomware explained: A targeted, devastatingly effective attack
Ryuk ransomware attacks are targeted to the most vulnerable, most likely to pay companies and are often paired with other malware such as TrickBot.
Cloud servers hacked via critical SaltStack vulnerabilities
Attackers were quick to exploit recently announced vulnerabilities to deploy cryptominers. Patch Salt now.
COVID-19 attack campaigns target hardest hit regions, research shows
Attackers shift their focus to where coronavirus infections are rising and use tactics that make their efforts hard to block.
Pharming explained: How attackers use fake websites to steal data
A pharming attack aims to redirect victims’ web traffic away from their intended destination to a website controlled by threat actors to harvest information and spread malware.
The 15 biggest data breaches of the 21st century
Data breaches affecting millions of users are far too common. Here are some of the biggest, baddest breaches in recent memory.
RubyGems typosquatting attack hits Ruby developers with trojanized packages
Attacker targeted Windows systems to hijack cryptocurrency transactions, and was able to evade anti-typosquatting measures.
Beware malware-laden emails offering COVID-19 information, US Secret Service warns
Many of the emails take advantage of an unpatched, decades-old Microsoft Office vulnerability to deliver malware. Advice: Patch now.
Best antivirus software: 13 top tools
These top-ranking Windows 10 client antivirus products were tested on three primary criteria: protection, performance and usability.
Attack campaign hits thousands of MS-SQL servers for two years
Newly discovered Vollgar attack uses brute force to infect vulnerable Microsoft SQL servers at a high rate.
Cybercriminal group mails malicious USB dongles to targeted companies
Shown as a proof-of-concept in 2014, this is the first known use of the BadUSB exploit in the wild.
COVID-19 and tech: New collaboration tools mean new security risks
As the coronavirus forces companies to move their communication and file sharing onto collaboration platforms, be prepared for unintended consequences: New security threats will surface, requiring new methods of securing your...
Credit card skimmers explained: How they work and how to protect yourself
A card skimmer is a device designed to steal information stored on payment cards when consumers perform transactions at ATMs, gas pumps and other payment terminals. More recently, the use of the term has been extended to include...
Deloitte: 8 things municipal governments can do about ransomware
Deloitte researchers explain why state and local governments are favored for ransomware attacks and how they can protect themselves with limited resources.
How to prevent scripting attacks in Microsoft Office
The rise in phishing attempts requires another look at your Microsoft Office settings to minimize the risk of a user executing a malicious script.
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How to fight hidden malware on Windows networks
Attackers are more clever about how they hide malicious files. Countering that starts with knowing what services belong on your network.
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