Digital Extortion: A Forward-looking View
January 30, 2018
In 2017, we saw digital extortion increasingly become cybercriminals’ first and foremost money-making modus operandi.
Coincheck Suffers Biggest Hack in History; Experty Users Tricked into Buying False ICO
January 29, 2018
While cryptocurrency is gaining popularity as an investment vessel, recent reports of losses prove that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and its other equivalents are still volatile.
“Hide ‘N Seek” Botnet Uses Peer-to-Peer Infrastructure to Compromise IoT Devices
January 26, 2018
Botnets that target Internet of Things (IoT) devices are neither new nor rare, with the infamous Mirai perhaps being the most popular example.
Got AV? Good Start! Now it’s Time to Protect Your Entire Family
January 25, 2018
We all know cyberspace can be a scary place. That’s why Trend Micro is here to protect your digital life with a range of comprehensive security products.
Attackers Use Fake SpriteCoin to Lure Users into Downloading Ransomware
January 24, 2018
A recent campaign was found using social engineering methods to take advantage of the increasing hype and visibility of cryptocurrencies via a fictional cryptocurrency called SpriteCoin.
Dark Caracal Group Revealed: Group Used Trojanized Android Apps to Steal Data
January 24, 2018
EFF, together with a mobile security firm, identified a hacking group dubbed as Dark Caracal as the perpetrators behind cyberattacks of victims from over 20 countries.
Bug Allows Attackers to Bypass Uber’s Two-Factor Authentication System
January 23, 2018
In November 2017, ridesharing app giant Uber was mired in controversy when it was revealed that the information of 57 million drivers and riders were exposed on the internet.
Exploring the Methods and Motivations behind Web Defacement and Hacktivism
January 22, 2018
Activists have traditionally used physical signs and catchy slogans to promote their political agenda, but the internet offers a significantly broader audience.
ChaiOS Bug Can Cause iMessage App Crash Loop
January 19, 2018
A discovered bug dubbed as ChaiOS can cause the iMessage app to crash or reboot repeatedly.
