Distributed-denial-of-service attacks on banks are more powerful than ever, but we hear less about them than we did three years ago. How have attackers changed their tactics, and why should we be even more concerned about their strikes?
Buoyed by massive illicit profits, cybercriminals have continued to refine their ransomware attacks, including updating their crypto techniques to foil decryption tools, encrypting file names and threatening to leak stolen secrets.
The quantity and duration of distributed denial-of-service attacks continue to increase. The latest attacks are being launched via MySQL servers infected with Chikdos malware, as well as compromised Internet-connected CCTV systems, researchers say.
Threat intelligence is only useful if you can take action quickly to protect networks,
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indicators of critical security threats?
Today, none of us are immune to the impact of botnets on...
Reports that a Linux-based botnet has been lobbing 160 Gbps packet storms highlight how DDoS attacks remain alive and well. Experts also warn that DDoS attackers are mixing Windows and Linux malware and running extortion scams.
When it comes to enabling digital transformation, financial institutions do not just compete with rival institutions; they compete with the latest, greatest website or mobile app their customers have used. As a result, financial institutions face increasing pressure from their digital customers to embrace...
International law enforcement agencies are warning banking institutions and businesses about extortion attacks being waged by an entity known as DD4BC, or DDoS for Bitcoin. They're advising organizations not pay any ransom and to notify their ISPs and law enforcement officials of any threats.
Lizard Squad, which markets the Lizard Stresser distributed denial-of-service attack tool, appears to have targeted the public-facing website of the U.K.'s National Crime Agency in retaliation for its recent DDoS-tool crackdown.
The U.K. National Crime Agency has charged four teenagers with using the "Lizard Stresser" distributed denial-of-service tool to disrupt the websites of a national newspaper and a school, as well as gaming companies and online retailers.
Extortionists and "free agent" rogue insiders have emerged as the top two most malicious cybercrime threats to banking institutions, says Gartner's Avivah Litan. How should institutions bolster their defenses?
The FBI says numerous financial services firms continue to face DDoS and stolen-data-dump threats from supposed hackers. Security experts say the only effective and sustainable defense is preparation - not payoffs.
The prices for stolen payment card data and other cybercrime products and services on Russian underground forums continue to fall. But the cybercrime ecosystem is more automated, effective and robust than ever, Trend Micro reports.
Akamai's John Ellis talks about the quick evolution of bots and botnets, and how enterprise security leaders should deal with them now using a three-pronged approach - detection, management and mitigation.
Just how prepared are Japanese entities for dealing with the risks from targeted attacks? What are the unique considerations and the maturity level? Trend Micro's Masayoshi Someya shares his perspective.
Many security experts associate advanced persistent threats (APTs) with custom malware, specifically designed for the target of an attack. However, a host of recent attacks reveal that off-the-shelf malware is becoming a significant player in APT attacks.
This is an unnerving finding that delineates a serious new...
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