Cybercrime tactics & techniques Q2 2018
The last quarter is likely the last hurrah of the campaigns and attacks we’ve been seeing over the last 6 months. What comes next may completely change the game. Check out our latest Cybercrime Tactics & Techniques report to find out more about what you may encounter next quarter.
An IRISSCON 2017 roundup
Last week, researcher Chris Boyd gave a talk at Ireland’s longest running security event: IRISSCON. This post contains links to many of the top-rated talks from the event, along with links to additional content.
Report: Cybercrime climate shifts dramatically in first quarter
The first quarter of 2017 brought with it some significant changes to the threat landscape and we aren’t talking about heavy ransomware distribution either. Threats which were previously believed to be serious contenders this year have nearly vanished entirely, while new threats and infection techniques have forced the security community to reconsider collection and analysis efforts.
An “Important Flash Update”? Not Exactly…
A fake “important (Adobe) Flash update” prompt users with multiple pop-ups to update update update!
ComiXology Users: Change Your Passwords Immediately
Digital Comics provider ComiXology sent password reset emails to all users following a breach.
Musical Bitcoin Bubbles Serve Java Applets, Malware
When you sell a popular domain to anonymous buyers, Malware can be the end result for years to come.
Myspace Spam: It Exists
Diet and health spam pages can appear in the most unlikely of places…
Paperghost is now Haunting Malwarebytes!
Super well-known security researcher, Chris Boyd (aka @paperghost) joins Malwarebytes Intel team!