Cryptomining stories
Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.
Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The report found that ransomware is seeing a 325% increase from previous year, and is the fourth-most detected threat against businesses in APAC.
Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.
To be successful and remain undetected, shadow mining depends on deliberately configuring security systems to function incorrectly.
The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.
ESET's Security Days Conference recently took place to go over the current threat environment and what to look out for next.
Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.
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.
IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.
A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.
Findings from Check Point's new report reveal a concerning trend as cybercrime grows increasingly well-managed and accessible.
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.
Carbon Black's 2019 Global Threat Report unveils new cyberattack methods fuelled by rising geopolitical tensions, posing significant risks to global industries.
A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.
The report identifies increases in backdoors, cryptocurrency miners, and the use of exploits against their endpoints.
Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.
Cybercriminals have been moving towards a 'gig economy' – an underground community of malicious actors exchanging services.
Proofpoint researchers have looked ahead at the trends and events likely to shape the threat landscape in the year to come.
The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.
