Say hello to Lord Exploit Kit
In this blog, we take a look at a new exploit kit distributed via malvertising that calls itself Lord EK.
Threat Spotlight: Sodinokibi ransomware attempts to fill GandCrab void
There’s a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) in town, and it can twist tongues for giggles as much as twist organizations’ arms for cash. Get to know the Sodinokibi ransomware, including how to protect against this fledgling threat.
Fake jquery campaign leads to malvertising and ad fraud schemes
We look for answers in a long-running and yet mysterious malware campaign that has compromised thousands of websites to date.
GreenFlash Sundown exploit kit expands via large malvertising campaign
The GreenFlash exploit kit, which we typically saw targeting South Korean users, reaches globally with a large malvertising campaign via a popular website.
Recipe for success: tech support scammers zero in via paid search
We take a deep dive into the recently reported Azure-hosted tech support scam pages, identifying this as one of the most successful scam campaigns in use today.
How gamers can protect against increasing cyberthreats
We take a look at the various cyberthreats video gamers may encounter online, their real-world consequences, and what users can do to protect themselves.
Plugin vulnerabilities exploited in traffic monetization schemes
The latest round of vulnerable WordPress plugins leads to an active traffic monetization campaign via hacked websites.
Partnerstroka: Large tech support scam operation features latest browser locker
Tech support scammers belonging to the Partnerstroka group are once again abusing browsers, this time with a new browlock feature to reel in more victims, in one of the biggest campaigns we’ve ever tracked.
How to block ads like a pro
In part one of this series, we had a look at a few reasons why you should block ads on your network and devices. In the second part, we’ll cover a few of the common ad blocking utilities and how to best configure those tools for maximum effectiveness.
Everybody and their mother is blocking ads, so why aren’t you?
If you’re not blocking ads on your PC and mobile device, you should be! In this two-part series, we dispel some of the myths surrounding ad blocking, and cover the reasons why you should be blocking ads on your network and devices.