Targeted threat

Egress Acquires Aquilai to Defend Organizations Against Rising Tide of Targeted Phishing Attacks

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Software, Technology, Data management, Security, Cybercrime, Crime, Confidence tricks, Deception, Fraud, Social engineering, Computing, Phishing, Computer security, Targeted threat, Area 1 Security

The acquisition of Aquilai strengthens the Egress Intelligent Email Security platform, which solves every organizations most complex cybersecurity challenge: insider risk.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition of Aquilai strengthens the Egress Intelligent Email Security platform, which solves every organizations most complex cybersecurity challenge: insider risk.
  • With the increased volume and sophistication of targeted phishing attacks, security leaders need an intelligent, non-disruptive email security solution that detects multi-vector exploits and thwarts zero-day attacks.
  • Egress Defend detects and mitigates all zero day phishing attacks, including advanced threats such as BEC and brand forgery, CEO fraud and impersonation attempts, and spear phishing.
  • Egress CEO Tony Pepper comments: Organizations face a daily onslaught of targeted attacks via email that are designed to exploit employees.

Barracuda research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Computer networking, Computing, Telecommunications, Computer security, Barracuda, Backup software, Targeted threat, CUDA, Cybercrime

Attackers' exploitation of fears around the COVID-19 pandemic show how quickly they can adapt to current events.

Key Points: 
  • Attackers' exploitation of fears around the COVID-19 pandemic show how quickly they can adapt to current events.
  • 5 - Best practices to defend against evolving attacks, reveals new details about these highly targeted threats, including the latest tactics used by cybercriminals and the steps you can take to defend your business.
  • Barracuda's research reveals key takeaways about how these targeted attacks are evolving and the approaches cybercriminals are using to maximize their impact.
  • Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

September 2020’s Most Wanted Malware: New Info-stealing Valak Variant Enters Top 10 Malware List For First Time

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Security breaches, Security, Computer programming, Cybercrime, Malware, Ransomware, Emotet, Targeted threat, Computing

Researchers found that an updated version of Valak malware has entered the Index for the first time, ranking as the 9th most prevalent malware in September.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers found that an updated version of Valak malware has entered the Index for the first time, ranking as the 9th most prevalent malware in September.
  • First observed in late 2019, Valak is a sophisticated threat which was previously classified as a malware loader.
  • The Emotet trojan remains in 1st place in the Index for the third month in succession, impacting 14% of organizations globally.
  • Check Points solutions protect customers from 5thgeneration cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and advanced targeted threats.

August 2020’s Most Wanted Malware: Evolved Qbot Trojan Ranks On Top Malware List For First Time

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Security, Security breaches, Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare, Ransomware, Malware, Trojan horse, Emotet, Targeted threat, MalwareMustDie

Qbot can also enable unauthorized banking transactions, by allowing its controller to connect to the victim's computer.

Key Points: 
  • Qbot can also enable unauthorized banking transactions, by allowing its controller to connect to the victim's computer.
  • Check Points researchers found several campaigns using Qbots new strain between March and August 2020, which included Qbot being distributed by the Emotet trojan.
  • Emotet was originally a banking Trojan, but recently is used as a distributor of other malware or malicious campaigns.
  • Check Points solutions protect customers from 5thgeneration cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and advanced targeted threats.

May 2020’s Most Wanted Malware: Ursnif Banking Trojan Ranks On Top 10 Malware List for First Time, Over Doubling Its Impact On Organizations

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Monday, June 15, 2020
Security, Security breaches, Prevention, Safety, Cyberwarfare, Dridex, Ransomware, Cybercrime, Malware, Targeted threat, Spamming, Trojan horse

Researchers found several malicious spam campaigns distributing the Ursnif banking trojan, which caused it to jump up 19 places to 5th in the Top Malware list, doubling its impact on organizations worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Researchers found several malicious spam campaigns distributing the Ursnif banking trojan, which caused it to jump up 19 places to 5th in the Top Malware list, doubling its impact on organizations worldwide.
  • The Ursnif banking trojan targets Windows PCs and is capable of stealing vital financial information, email credentials and other sensitive data.
  • Dridex - Dridex is a Trojan that targets the Windows platform and is reportedly downloaded via a spam email attachment.
  • Check Points solutions protect customers from 5thgeneration cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and advanced targeted threats.

January 2020’s Most Wanted Malware: Coronavirus-themed Spam Spreads Emotet Malware

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
Security, Security breaches, Prevention, Cybercrime, Ransomware, Malware, Targeted threat, Mobile malware, Emotet, Kaspersky Lab, Antivirus software

January 2020s Top 3 Most Wanted Malware:

Key Points: 
  • January 2020s Top 3 Most Wanted Malware:
    *The arrows relate to the change in rank compared to the previous month.
  • Emotet used to be primarily a banking Trojan, but recently has been used as a distributor of other malware or malicious campaigns.
  • Januarys Top 3 Most Wanted Mobile Malware:
    xHelper retains its 1st place in the most prevalent mobile malware, followed by Guerilla and AndroidBauts.
  • Check Points solutions protect customers from 5thgeneration cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and advanced targeted threats.

December 2019’s Most Wanted Malware: Christmas and Greta Thunberg-themed Spam Used to Spread Emotet Malware

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Monday, January 13, 2020
Security, Security breaches, Prevention, Malware, Safety, Ransomware, Targeted threat, Emotet, Trojan horse, Kaspersky Lab, Antivirus software

Over the past three months, the threats impacting most organizations have been versatile, multi-purpose malware like Emotet and xHelper.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past three months, the threats impacting most organizations have been versatile, multi-purpose malware like Emotet and xHelper.
  • December 2019s Top 3 Most Wanted Malware:
    *The arrows relate to the change in rank compared to the previous month.
  • Emotet was formerly a banking Trojan, and recently has been used as a distributor of other malware or malicious campaigns.
  • Check Points solutions protect customers from 5thgeneration cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and advanced targeted threats.

Advanced Persistent Threats in 2020: Abuse of Personal Information and More Sophisticated Attacks Are Coming

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Data management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Cyberwarfare, Security, Espionage, Hacking, Secure communication, Artificial intelligence, Advanced persistent threat, Deepfake, Data breach, Targeted threat, Kasperski, Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky researchers have shared their predictions on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in 2020, pointing out some of the ways the landscape of targeted attacks could change in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • Kaspersky researchers have shared their predictions on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in 2020, pointing out some of the ways the landscape of targeted attacks could change in the coming months.
  • The abuse of personal information: from deepfakes to DNA leaks
    After a number of personal data leaks that happened in recent years, the number of personal details available made it easier for attackers to perform targeted attacks, based on victims leaked info.
  • The researchers pointed out a number of key technologies which could lure victims of personal data abuse into the attackers traps.
  • To look back at what Kaspersky experts expected to see for advanced targeted threats in 2019, please read more here .

Illusive Networks Joins Carbon Black Integration Network (CBIN), Announces Out-of-the-Box Integration to Rapidly Detect and Stop Targeted Attacks

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Cyberwarfare, Security, Computer network security, Illusive Networks, Computer security, Advanced persistent threat, Carbon black, Malware, Illusive, Targeted threat, Threat, Black's

The automated solution speeds detection and response forAdvanced Persistent Threats (APTs), malicious insiders, malware, and other forms of targeted attacks.

Key Points: 
  • The automated solution speeds detection and response forAdvanced Persistent Threats (APTs), malicious insiders, malware, and other forms of targeted attacks.
  • Carbon Black's CB Response empowers IR teams to quickly respond and remediate by stopping active attacks and repairing damage.
  • The integrated Illusive and Carbon Black solution speeds detection and response by automatically initiating Carbon Black's isolation and containment measures for Illusive deception-detected threats.
  • We are happy to have Illusive Networks join the Carbon Black Integration Network."

Asia-Pacific's Network-based Advanced Malware Analysis (NAMA)/Sandboxing Solutions Market, Forecast to 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Technology, Security, Computer security, Security, Malware, Targeted threat, Sandbox, Computer forensics, Draft:Enterprise Detection and Response

The "Asia-Pacific Network-based Advanced Malware Analysis (NAMA) Solutions Market, Forecast to 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Asia-Pacific Network-based Advanced Malware Analysis (NAMA) Solutions Market, Forecast to 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Network-based advanced malware analysis (NAMA) or sandboxing solution market maintained its strong growth momentum in 2017 due to the increasing needs for advanced malware detection and analysis in the wake of the rise of targeted attacks in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Businesses are also focusing more on threat hunting, which prompts them to integrate NAMA solutions with other advanced technologies, such as advanced endpoint detection and response (AEDR), security analytics, and forensics tools.
  • In addition to market growth analysis, the study highlights the key driving forces of network-based advanced malware market.