July 27, 2017 CowerSnail Backdoor Trojan Puts Windows Users at Risk 2 min read - Researchers from Kaspersky Lab recently discovered a new backdoor Trojan, called CowerSnail, that targets Windows computers.
July 24, 2017 Rapid Revision: New CryptoMix Strains Picking Up Speed 2 min read - New variants of CryptoMix malware are quickly making the rounds, holding files ransom and demanding victims fork over the bitcoin.
Fraud Protection July 13, 2017 Is Blockchain the Key to Stopping Ransomware Attacks? 2 min read - Since bitcoin conversions are processed on a blockchain, security analysts can trace transactions to determine the root cause of a ransomware attack.
July 7, 2017 Cryptocurrency Attacks Escalate as Fraudsters Strike Classic Ether Wallet and Bithumb 2 min read - Cybercriminals recently breached two popular cryptocurrency platforms to steal personal information and digital funds to the tune of $300,000.
Data Protection June 27, 2017 Funny Money: Exploring the Connection Between Bitcoin and Ransomware 3 min read - Fraudsters obviously prefer to deal in digital currency to remain anonymous, but bitcoin and ransomware are also intertwined in other, more complex ways.
June 14, 2017 Attackers Leverage SambaCry Flaw to Run Cryptocurrency Miner 2 min read - Actors have exploited a patched flaw to push a cryptocurrency miner to vulnerable Linux machines. The attacks take advantage of a vulnerability in Samba.
June 13, 2017 New Linux Trojan Discovery Unveils Cryptomining in Raspberry Pi and Identity Cloaking Efforts 2 min read - Two new linux Trojan strains have been discovered: One attempts to mine cryptocurrency, while the other cloaks the threat actor's identity.
January 30, 2017 Newly Discovered Banking Malware Creates Fresh Threat to Users 2 min read - Researchers discovered a new banking malware that targets users' sensitive information and cryptocurrency wallets through phishing emails.
January 4, 2017 Digital Dividends: Bitcoin Price Breaks $1k to Start 2017 2 min read - The bitcoin price just broke $1,000 for the first time since 2013. But is it really a step toward market domination or merely fool's gold?
Banking & Finance December 21, 2016 Regulators Want In on the Blockchain Party in 2017 3 min read - As blockchain appears poised to evolve in 2017, IT managers must work closely with financial regulators to fill any gaps regarding compliance.