Tracking the adversary
Raj Samani, SVP, Chief Scientist, Rapid7, discusses the tactics observed from a recent case of espionage, and what can be learned from such observations. This video was …
Raj Samani
Metasploit 6.2.0 comes with 138 new modules, 148 enhancements and features
Metasploit is the world’s most used penetration testing framework. It helps security teams verify vulnerabilities, manage security assessments, and improve security awareness. …
Ransomware groups and APT actors laser-focused on financial services
Trellix released a report, examining cybercriminal behavior and activity related to cyber threats in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021. Among its findings, the research reports …
Ransomware: Relationship breakdowns have never been so satisfying
Names such as Conti, Ryuk, Babuk, and Darkside have permeated into public consciousness, linked to disruptions of critical services worldwide. And with good measure, since the …
Ransomware decreases as cybercriminals hit more lucrative targets
McAfee released a report examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021. The quarter saw cyber adversaries …
Ransomware attribution: Missing the true perpetrator?
Headlines following recent ransomware attacks paint a landscape that acknowledges the true impact of such threats. Historical focus solely on attribution has made way for …
COVID-19-themed cyberattack detections continue to surge
McAfee released its new report, examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in the third and fourth quarters of 2020. In Q4, there …
In Q2 2020, there was an average of 419 new threats per minute
McAfee released a report examining cybercriminal activity related to malware and the evolution of cyber threats in Q2 2020. During this period, there was an average of 419 new …
Measuring impact beyond a single incident
Determining the true impact of a cyber attack has always and will likely be one of the most challenging aspects of this technological age. In an environment where very limited …
Hackers using hidden mobile apps and unique distribution methods to target consumers
Hackers are using hidden mobile apps, third-party login and counterfeit gaming videos to target consumers, according to McAfee. Worldwide detections of LeifAccess, 2019 Last …
Rise of RDP as a target vector
Recent reports of targeted attacks using RDP as an initial entry vector have certainly caused significant headlines in lieu of the impact they have caused. In the midst of …
New ransomware grows 118% as cybercriminals adopt fresh tactics and code innovations
McAfee Labs saw an average of 504 new threats per minute in Q1 2019, and a resurgence of ransomware along with changes in campaign execution and code. More than 2.2 billion …