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- April 30, 2019
30 Apr'19
'Master134' malvertising campaign raises questions for online ad firms
Malvertising and adware schemes are a growing concern for enterprises. Our deep investigation into one campaign reveals just how complicated threats can be to stop.
- April 30, 2019
30 Apr'19
Inside the 'Master134' malvertising campaign
This six-part series examines the unique malvertising campaign known as Master134 and the role that various digital advertising networks played in the threat.
- April 30, 2019
30 Apr'19
Inside 'Master134': Adsterra's history shows red flags, abuses
Adsterra denied it was involved in the Master134 malvertising campaign, but a review of the company's history reveals many red flags, including activity in a similar campaign.
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- April 30, 2019
30 Apr'19
Inside 'Master134': Ad networks' 'blind eye' threatens enterprises
Online ad networks linked to the Master134 malvertising campaign and other malicious activity often evade serious fallout and continue to operate unabated.
- April 30, 2019
30 Apr'19
Inside 'Master134': More ad networks tied to malvertising campaign
Check Point's report on the Master134 malvertising campaign implicated five ad networks, but a SearchSecurity investigation revealed more companies were involved.
- April 26, 2019
26 Apr'19
FBI report says BEC attacks are increasing, evolving
According to the FBI's 2018 Internet Crime Report, business email compromise attacks are on the rise. Security experts highlight how BEC scams are evolving.
- April 26, 2019
26 Apr'19
Carbanak malware was recording video of victims' desktops
Researchers from FireEye spent hundreds of hours analyzing the Carbanak backdoor malware and its source code and were surprised by some of the features it contained.
- April 24, 2019
24 Apr'19
Flashpoint responds to evolving dark web threats
Cybersecurity firm Flashpoint updated its threat intelligence platform to better address evolving techniques and practices on the dark web, such as encrypted chat usage.
- April 24, 2019
24 Apr'19
Carbanak source code found on VirusTotal 2 years ago
The source code for the Carbanak backdoor was found in a VirusTotal archive two years ago, and security researchers are now sharing the analysis of the source code publicly.
- April 22, 2019
22 Apr'19
Marcus 'MalwareTech' Hutchins pleads guilty to Kronos charges
Marcus 'MalwareTech' Hutchins, known as being an integral player in stopping the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, pleads guilty to conspiring to create and distribute the Kronos banking Trojan.
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- April 22, 2019
22 Apr'19
IoT device testing made possible with BeStorm X
BeStorm X, a black-box fuzzer by Beyond Security and Ubiquitous AI, tests IoT devices to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities before they're exploited.
- April 19, 2019
19 Apr'19
Forcepoint pushes 'human-centric cybersecurity' approach
During the launch of the Forcepoint Cyber Experience Center in Boston, Forcepoint execs emphasized the need for adopting a new approach to cybersecurity that focuses on the human factor.
- April 19, 2019
19 Apr'19
DNS hijacking campaign targets national security organizations
A DNS hijacking campaign targeting national security organizations and critical infrastructure may be part of a new trend, according to the researchers behind recent attacks.
- April 16, 2019
16 Apr'19
Microsoft disputes Outlook data breach report
Microsoft warned Outlook users who may have had data compromised in an attack using customer support login credentials to access account information over the course of months.
- April 15, 2019
15 Apr'19
Blue Hexagon bets on deep learning AI in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity startup Blue Hexagon uses deep learning to detect network threats. Security experts weigh in on the limitations of AI technologies in cybersecurity.