WatchGuard’s Q1 2017 Internet Security Report found that two out of the top-ten most popular malware threats were malicious JavaScript. That’s right, while JavaScript may be well known for its many handy, legitimate uses, it’s also a popular obfuscation method that can allow cybercriminals to stealthily deliver malware via email or the web. Why is it so popular? One major … [Read more...]
WikiLeaks Outs New CIA Tool Targeting Windows Webcams and Microphones
According to recent reports, WikiLeaks has released information on yet another CIA hacking tool. This particular malware is called Dumbo and it allows users to compromise webcams and microphones of target PCs and prevent them from recording or transmitting data. The trick is, it can only be delivered by a USB stick that must be plugged into the target computer. Dumbo requires … [Read more...]
WannaCry Savior Ex-criminal? – Daily Security Byte
Remember the WannaCry guy? A few month ago, when the infectious ransomworm was assailing European businesses, a lone researcher found its killswitch and used it to stop WannaCry's spread. Marcus Hutchins, who goes by @MalwareTech on Twitter, was regaled as a hero for his actions to slow WannaCry. That's why it was so surprising to hear that the FBI detained and arrested this … [Read more...]
The Dark Web Takes a Page from the Corporate Playbook
Cybercriminals are becoming more efficient and organized online. The dark web, a term that means the parts of the Internet that require specific software, configurations or authorization to access and often sell illegal goods and services, is evolving into a full-fledged business. This underground criminal-lead market now offers customers the ability to review, assess and … [Read more...]
Auto-Blocking Suspicious Hosts Found in Traffic Logs
Many attackers and hosts infected with malware try to infect other hosts by scanning networks for open ports exposed to the Internet. After finding an open port, a malicious third party will attack software running on that port using known vulnerabilities. These published software flaws can cause damage or allow unauthorized access to hosts and networks. Often vendors publish … [Read more...]
