Web Attacks
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a feature that ships with most Microsoft operating system versions. Its primary use is to facilitate an easy connection between two computers over a network.
The recent increase of ransomware infections in Europe illustrates the fluid nature of cybercrime. Cybercriminals seemed to have recouped and looked for alternative means of income because of the init...
In our 12 Security Predictions for 2012, we predicted that smartphones and tablets will continue to be targets for cybercriminal attacks. Due to the growing usage of mobile devices worldwide, web thre...
Contrary to its name, one-click billing fraud takes more than just one click. Fraudsters trick users into downloading malware disguised as a program that will let them view adult videos onto their sys...
WORM_DORKBOT or NgrBot is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) bot used for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. It became prevalent in the Latin American region in 2011.
The holidays historically usher in a significant number of threats, as cybercriminals consistently look out for more lucrative opportunities and as the holidays present the perfect venue for launching...
What is RTKT_ZACCESS?RTKT_ZACCESS is a rootkit component bundled with other malware such as FAKEAV. RTKT_ZACCESS, or ZACCESS monitors I/O request packets (IRPs) and prevents applications from detectin...
Sports is one of the most common fields of interest all over the globe. The exciting nature of sports has kept people captivated for as long as anyone can remember.
What is DUQU? Dubbed as "STUXNET 2.0," the malware DUQU made IT security industry headlines in the middle of October 2011, after it was called as "the precursor of a future Stuxnet-like attack".