Last week, the IRS reminded taxpayers that Tax Day, April 18, is Tuesday this week. However, in some states like Alabama, California, and…
Tag: Jerome Segura
Internet Explorer users still targeted by RIG exploit kit
Despite a very slim browser market share, Internet Explorer (IE) is still being exploited by exploit kits like the RIG exploit…
Malware spent months hoovering up credit card details from 300 US restaurants
Criminal hackers have been able to steal at least 50,000 credit cards from 300 restaurants in the US, after launching two…
Vulnerable WordPress plugin leaves online shoppers vulnerable
The most popular web content management system (CMS) is WordPress, which is used by more than 30% of all websites. By…
Interview with a malware hunter: Jérôme Segura
In our series “Interview with a malware hunter,” our feature role today goes to Jérôme Segura, Malwarebytes’ Head of Threat Intelligence…
Cybercrime tactics & techniques Q2 2018
A generally slow quarter reflects an overall lull in cybercrime, picking up where Q1 left off with cryptominers continuing to dominate,…
A week in security (September 25 – October 01)
Recently, we talked about the hacking incident at Deloitte, one of the ‘big four’ global accounting firms. It was reported that…
Report: Second quarter dominated by ransomware outbreaks
The second quarter of 2017 brought ransomware to unprecedented levels with worldwide outbreaks that went almost out of control. In scenarios…
Operation Fingerprint: A Look Into Several Angler Exploit Kit Malvertising Campaigns
Malicious advertising, also known as malvertising, has become the best method to distribute malware on a global scale with surgical precision. Simply…
Angler Exploit Kit Strikes on MSN.com via Malvertising Campaign
The same adserving technology platform – AdSpirit.de – which was recently abused in malicious advertising attacks against a slew of top media sites was leveraged again…