Cybercrime & Digital Threats

The Petya and WannaCry outbreaks still dominate the conversation, but there are also new ransomware to watch out for.

A social engineering attack shut down a popular Ethereum Classic wallet. But apart from this type of attack there are more sophisticated threats on the landscape.

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.

This week another major outbreak in Europe reminds businesses and users all over the globe to be vigilant about their ransomware defense. Along with this new variant of Petya, new mobile ransomware surface as well.

The re-emergence of an Erebus ransomware variant last week became the latest high-profile ransomware attack after WannaCry. That and the surfacing of other relatively benign ransomware variants make up this week's recap.

Identity theft is currently a gold mine for cybercriminals—one that reached an all-time high in 2016, with up to $16 billion worth of losses caused by fraud and identity theft. But what exactly happens with the stolen information?

How do we distinguish Business Process Compromise (BPC) from targeted attacks? Can Business Email Compromise (BEC) be considered BPC? All three share similarities, but knowing their distinctions can help enterprises fine-tune their defensive measures.

The activity of Hidden Tear variants have been on the rise since March this year and there seems to be no signs of it stopping. Two more HT-based variants popped up this week.

This research paper explores the tools and methods used to spread fake news and manipulate public opinion: the services that enable them, their appearance on social media sites, and the motivations behind these activities.