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Security 101: The Impact of Cryptocurrency-Mining Malware

As cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are more widely used, so will the threats that cybercriminals use to abuse it. Here’s a closer look at cryptocurrency-mining malware—their emergence in the threat landscape, impact, and some countermeasures against them.

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Cyber crime
Frequently Asked Questions: The Petya Ransomware Outbreak

The Petya ransomware family has reemerged, becoming one of the most impactful yet. Is it similar to WannaCry? Does it have a kill switch? Here are some frequently asked questions about the threat.

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Erebus Linux Ransomware: Impact to Servers and Countermeasures

A South Korean web hosting company was hit by a Linux version of the Erebus ransomware. Here’s what you need to know about the threat and what sysadmins can do to defend against it.

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Security 101: The Rise of Fileless Threats that Abuse PowerShell

Filess malware that abuse Windows’ PowerShell are now increasingly becoming more common—from ransomware, click-fraud malware to Trojan downloaders. Here’s a closer look on how to mitigate these threats.

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WannaCry/Wcry Ransomware: How to Defend against It

Here’s what you need to know about this ongoing threat and what you can do to protect against it.

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Ransomware & extortion
Ransomware Recap: Expanding Distribution Methods

This week's recap highlights new distribution methods that make ransomware more unpredictable in terms of how they infect their victims.

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IoT & smart devices
BrickerBot Malware Emerges, Permanently Bricks IoT Devices

A recently uncovered malware Brickerbot is making the rounds with the capability to permanently brick Internet of Things (IoT) devices. How can it be mitigated?

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Exploits & Zero-Days
Shadow Brokers Leaks Hacking Tools: What it Means for Enterprises

Hacking group Shadow Brokers recently leaked a new trove of information-stealing tools and exploits targeting Windows systems and servers. What does this mean for enterprises?

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IoT & smart devices
Infosec Guide: Dealing with Threats to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Environment

This Infosec Guide will tackle the primary threats organizations face when implementing BYOD programs, as well as best practices and solutions to mitigate these threats.

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Targeted attacks
Operation Cloud Hopper: What You Need to Know

A global cyberespionage campaign has been uncovered compromising managed IT service providers, using them as in-betweens to attack their targets. Here’s what you need to know.

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