New MacOS Backdoor Connected to OceanLotus Surfaces

Nov. 19, 2020

We recently discovered a new backdoor we believe to be related to the OceanLotus group. Some of the updates of this new variant (detected by Trend Micro as Backdoor.MacOS.OCEANLOTUS.F) include new behavior and domain names.

Exploiting AI: How Cybercriminals Misuse and Abuse AI and ML

Nov. 19, 2020

We discuss the present state of the malicious uses and abuses of AI and ML and the plausible future scenarios in which cybercriminals might abuse these technologies for ill gain.

The Dangers of AI and ML in the Hands of Cybercriminals

Nov. 19, 2020

We delve into the many ways that cybercriminals abuse ML and AI presently and how they could exploit these technologies for ill gain in the future.

New Report Finds that Criminals Leverage AI for Malicious Use - And It's Not Just Deep Fakes

Nov. 19, 2020

A jointly developed new report by Europol, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) looking into current...

Trend Micro Tackles Misinformation and Fraud with Free Tool

Nov. 18, 2020

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cyber security, today launched a new tool for identifying fraud and misinformation in the U.S. The free offering is designed to help users protect...

How to Secure Your Mac and Make It Run Faster

Nov. 17, 2020

There’s an old myth still in circulation that Macs are invulnerable to hackers and cybercriminals—but is it true? The short answer is no.

Malicious Actors Target Comm Apps such as Zoom, Slack, Discord

Nov. 16, 2020

Communication apps have caught the eye of malicious actors who are always looking to integrate new techniques in their malicious activities.

An Old Joker’s New Tricks: Using Github To Hide Its Payload

Nov. 09, 2020

We recently detected a new version of the persistent mobile malware Joker on a sample on Google Play. This updated version utilizes Github pages and repositories in an attempt to evade detection.

Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks

Oct. 27, 2020

Remember when only desktop computers in our homes had connections to the internet? Thanks to the latest developments in smart device technology, almost everything now can be connected— security cameras, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and network storage, to name just a few.