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Mapping the Future: Dealing With Pervasive and Persistent Threats

Our security predictions for 2019 are based on our experts’ analysis of the progress of current and emerging technologies, user behavior, and market trends, and their impact on the threat landscape. We have categorized them according to the main areas that are likely to be affected, given the sprawling nature of the technological and sociopolitical changes under consideration.

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Using Machine Learning to Detect Malware Outbreaks With Limited Samples
February 15, 2019
Catching malware outbreaks early keeps users, communities, enterprises, and governments safe. But if malware samples are scarce, can machine learning help analyze, detect, and end an outbreak?
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Proof of Concept Shows How Malware Can Hide From AV Solutions via Intel’s SGX Enclaves
February 14, 2019
Malware can hide from antivirus (AV) software by abusing features in Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX). This was recently demonstrated by Michael Schwarz, Samuel Weiser, and Daniel Gruss, researchers at Graz University of Technology.
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MacOS Malware Poses as Adobe Zii, Steals Credit Card Info and Mines Koto Cryptocurrency
February 04, 2019
We found a malicious app posing as Adobe Zii (a tool used to crack Adobe products) targeting macOS systems to mine cryptocurrency and steal credit card information.
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Managing Digital Footprints and Data Privacy
January 30, 2019
In light of the massive data dump called Collection #1 and with more available for download and exchange in the underground, here are a few reminders for users and enterprises on how to mitigate threats on their personal information and enterprise assets.
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Zero-Day Vulnerability in Total Donations Plugin Could Expose WordPress Websites to Compromise
January 29, 2019
Owners and administrators of WordPress websites that use the “Total Donations” plugin are advised to remove the plugin after a zero-day vulnerability and design flaws were seen actively exploited in the wild.
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Modified TeamViewer Tool Drops Trojan Spyware on Victims
January 25, 2019
We detail how a trojan spyware gathers and steals data disguised as TeamViewer, the popular file-sharing and communication program that also lets IT teams remotely access device of enterprise employees.
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Spotted: JobCrypter Ransomware Variant With New Encryption Routines, Captures Desktop Screenshots
January 18, 2019
A new variant of the ransomware JobCrypter was observed in the wild, sending desktop screenshots of the infected machine to an email address and encrypting files twice.
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Attacks Against Industrial Machines via Vulnerable Radio Remote Controllers: Security Analysis and Recommendations
January 15, 2019
Radio frequency (RF) technology is being used in operations to control various industrial machines. However, the lack of implemented security in RF communication protocols could lead to production sabotage, system control, and unauthorized access.
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The Rise of Physical Crime in the Cybercrime Underground
January 14, 2019
While underground forums have long been the purview of digital or internet-enabled crimes, recent developments have shown signs of increasing synergy and interaction between traditional criminals and cybercrime actors.
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