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How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass
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How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass

Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

By Anurag Kahol • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes
Malware

Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes

The report found that ransomware is seeing a 325% increase from previous year, and is the fourth-most detected threat against businesses in APAC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia
Cybersecurity

Cryptojacking and failure to patch still major threats - Ixia

Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat
Cybersecurity

Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat

To be successful and remain undetected, shadow mining depends on deliberately configuring security systems to function incorrectly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft
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Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft

The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Ransomware's decline equals cryptomining's rise
Malware

Ransomware's decline equals cryptomining's rise

ESET's Security Days Conference recently took place to go over the current threat environment and what to look out for next.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
Check Point names February's most disruptive malware
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Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms
Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms

Cybercriminals exploiting social media platforms rake in over USD $3 billion annually, a study sponsored by Bromium and led by the University of Surrey reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019
IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
IBM Security

IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking

IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?
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CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?

A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Cybercrime tools and services becoming increasingly democratised
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybercrime tools and services becoming increasingly democratised

Findings from Check Point's new report reveal a concerning trend as cybercrime grows increasingly well-managed and accessible.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox
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OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox

Skybox Security's 2019 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report analyzes what shaped the threat landscape over 2018 and what it means for the year ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Carbon Black releases 2019 global threat report
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Carbon Black releases 2019 global threat report

Carbon Black's 2019 Global Threat Report unveils new cyberattack methods fuelled by rising geopolitical tensions, posing significant risks to global industries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year
Malware

Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year

A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2019
Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware
Malware

Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware

The report identifies increases in backdoors, cryptocurrency miners, and the use of exploits against their endpoints.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index
Malware

Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index

Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
2019's top three cybersecurity trends - Akamai
Distributed Denial of Service

2019's top three cybersecurity trends - Akamai

Cybercriminals have been moving towards a 'gig economy' – an underground community of malicious actors exchanging services.

By Fernando Serto • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
2019 threat landscape predictions - Proofpoint
Malware

2019 threat landscape predictions - Proofpoint

Proofpoint researchers have looked ahead at the trends and events likely to shape the threat landscape in the year to come.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report
Malware

Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report

The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018