Malware

The Realstatistics malware campaign discovered in June to be infecting thousands of Joomla! websites gained steam by shifting infection tactics after the introduction of ModSecurity rules closed off its original attack method.

Researchers discover a new strain of the Cerber ransomware targeting Office 365 users. The variant is part of an emerging trend of ransomware that targets victims using cloud platforms.

Researchers discovered a way to detect and block malware in Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections without decrypting the traffic.

The Neutrino Exploit Kit has added another weapon to its arsenal, adopting a working exploit of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser after an independent security researcher designed and published the source code of said exploit.

For the first time ever, CryptXXX ransomware is being distributed through malicious document attachments in email campaigns.

Russia's defence sector is taking steps to reduce NetTraveler Trojan attacks and some defence manufacturers are postponing computerisation using western technology due to fears of cyber-espionage.

SentinelOne researchers discovered spotted a sophisticated nation-state sponsored malware campaign with potential to knock out an electric grid.