A week in security (March 16 – 22)
A roundup of the previous week’s most notable security stories and events, including COVID-19-themed threats, child identity theft, and securely working from home.
Malwarebytes Labs releases 2020 State of Malware Report
The 2020 State of Malware Report reveals how cybercriminals upped the ante on businesses, Mac threats outpaced PCs, and ransomware continued its targeted, deadly assault with new families in 2019. Learn all this and more in the full report, linked in our blog.
Tampa Bay Times hit with Ryuk ransomware attack
Florida newspaper The Tampa Bay Times suffered a Ryuk ransomware attack Thursday, making it the latest major victim of the notorious ransomware family that continues to rise in popularity.
A decade in cybersecurity fails: the top breaches, threats, and ‘whoopsies’ of the 2010s
As the 2010s come to a close, we take a snarky walk down memory lane, listing the craziest, most impactful, or simply just awful cybersecurity fails of the decade.
Threat spotlight: the curious case of Ryuk ransomware
From comic book death god to ransomware baddie, Ryuk ransomware remains a mainstay when organizations find themselves in a crippling malware pinch. We look at Ryuk’s origins, attack methods, and how to protect against this ever-present threat.
New version of IcedID Trojan uses steganographic payloads
We take a deep dive into the IcedID Trojan, describing the new payloads of this advanced malware.
A week in security (November 25 – December 1)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from November 25 – December 1, including the concept of “data as property”, the increasing creativity of sextortion scammers, and the security risks of switching to “healthcare for all” policies in the US.
Labs report finds cyberthreats against healthcare increasing while security circles the drain
In this special edition of our quarterly CTNT report, we focus on the top attack methods and threats plaguing the healthcare industry over the last year, plus highlight recurring security challenges and reasons why cybercriminals target patient data.
Emotet is back: botnet springs back to life with new spam campaign
After months of laying dormant, the notorious Emotet is back, with its botnet spewing spam globally.
A week in security (September 2 – 8)
A roundup of the latest cybersecurity news for the week of September 2 – 8, including TrickBot’s new trick, a social engineering toolkit, and how to keep remote workers safe.
