Advanced Threats November 18, 2019 Shifting From Ransomware Detection to Prevention 3 min read - While prevention is no easy feat, there are steps that can reduce the risk of opportunistic ransomware attacks, including running backups and embedding threat intelligence.
Data Protection November 6, 2019 Smarter Devices, Smarter Fraud: Overlooked Threats in IoT Security 4 min read - Many manufacturers of connected devices fail to recognize the IoT security implications of customers tinkering with their products.
Intelligence & Analytics October 15, 2019 The Day MegaCortex Ransomware Mayhem Was Averted 5 min read - IBM X-Force IRIS investigated a recent MegaCortex ransomware attack that highlights the benefits of reporting early and escalating suspicious indicators to responders.
Endpoint October 10, 2019 Clone or Swap? SIM Card Vulnerabilities to Reckon With 7 min read - SIM card vulnerabilities leave organizations exposed to SIM swapping and SIM cloning attacks. IBM X-Force findings from dark web analysis suggest these threats are not slowing down anytime soon.
Government October 10, 2019 Why Cities Shouldn’t Pay Ransomware Criminals 5 min read - Recent ransomware attacks on U.S. cities have revealed the exorbitant cost of recovering from a data breach. However, paying the ransom only empowers cybercriminals to continue their campaigns.
October 8, 2019 Two-Thirds of Industrial Organizations Don’t Report Cybersecurity Incidents to Regulators, Survey Finds 2 min read - A survey found that more than two-thirds of industrial organizations don't report cybersecurity incidents to regulators.
Software Vulnerabilities October 1, 2019 Why Fixing Security Vulnerabilities Is Not That Simple 6 min read - When it comes to patching, the devil is in the details. Help the process along by understanding these five issues organizations commonly face between scanning and finding security vulnerabilities.
Intelligence & Analytics September 30, 2019 Sound Advice: Our 2019 International Podcast Day Roundup 4 min read - Sept. 30 is International Podcast Day. Here's a roundup of this year's most interesting and insightful SecurityIntelligence podcasts.
Advanced Threats September 25, 2019 Leading Magecart Group Targeting Captive Wi-Fi Users via L7 Routers 5 min read - According to IBM X-Force IRIS, Magecart Group 5 is likely testing malicious code designed for injection into benign JavaScript files loaded by commercial-grade L7 routers.
Incident Response September 12, 2019 5 Things You Can Do After a Data Breach to Help Mitigate Cost 5 min read - The cost of a data breach is rising, and a carefully planned and regularly rehearsed response can go a long way toward saving your company money in the wake of a security incident.