WannaRen Returns as Life Ransomware, Targets India
This blog entry looks at the characteristics of a new WannaRen ransomware variant, which we named Life ransomware after its encryption extension. Read More HERE…
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Earth Preta Spear-Phishing Governments Worldwide
We break down the cyberespionage activities of advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Preta, observed in large-scale attack deployments that began in March. We also show the infection routines of the malware families they use to infect multiple sectors worldwide: TONEINS, TONESHELL, and PUBLOAD. Read More HERE…
Email Security Best Practices for Phishing Prevention
Trend Micro Research reported a 137.6% growth in phishing attacks blocked and detected in 2021. Explore the latest phishing trends and email security best practices to enhance your email security and reduce cyber risk. Read More HERE…
Will Cloud-Native Network Security Oust Firewalls?
Security threats have already begun to outpace cloud firewalls. It’s a fact. But organizations exploring new cloud-native solution find themselves more prepared to stay resilient. Find out how cloud-native network security’s features and benefits are making this possible. Read More HERE…
Electricity/Energy Cybersecurity: Trends & Survey Response
Based on our survey of over 900 ICS security leaders in the United States, Germany, and Japan, we dig deeper into each industry’s challenges and present Trend Micro’s recommendations. Read More HERE…
Pilfered Keys: Free App Infected by Malware Steals Keychain Data
Open-source applications are a practical way to save money while keeping up with your productivity. However, this can be abused by threat actors to steal your data. Find out how one app was used to gather information of Apple users. Read More HERE…
Complete Guide to Protecting 7 Attack Vectors
The quicker a cyberattack is identified, the less it costs. Jon Clay, VP of Threat Intelligence, reviews 7 key initial attack vendors and provides proactive security tips to help you reduce cyber risk across the attack surface. Read More HERE…
CVE-2019-8561: A Hard-to-Banish PackageKit Framework Vulnerability in macOS
This blog entry details our investigation of CVE-2019-8561, a vulnerability that exists in the macOS PackageKit framework, a component used to install software installer packages (PKG files). Read More HERE…
4 Types of Cyber Crime Groups
Discover the four main types of cyber crime groups: access as a service, ransomware as a service, bulletproof hosting, and crowd sourcing as well as tips to strengthen your defense strategy. Read More HERE…