Incident ResponseAverage DDoS attack size at 7.39 Gbps in Q4 2014, according to reportAdam GreenbergFebruary 19, 2015The report indicates that UDP amplification attacks leveraging Network Time Protocol are still the most common DDoS attack vector.
Incident ResponseLenovo PCs shipped with ‘Superfish,’ adware that opens users to MitM attacksDanielle WalkerFebruary 19, 2015After facing backlash, Lenovo removed the software from its computers.
Incident ResponseJamie Oliver website, RedTube distributes malware via malicious iFramesAdam GreenbergFebruary 18, 2015Two very popular websites were compromised so that visitors would be infected with malware.
Incident Response2015 threat intelligence ebookSC StaffFebruary 18, 2015While threat intelligence didn't stop attackers of the health care giant Anthem, the breach is likely to add to the pressure to improve efforts to make threat data intelligible and useful to frontline IT security specialists.
Threat ManagementMalware operations targeting orgs in Israel, Egypt traced to GazaDanielle WalkerFebruary 17, 2015Both operations, though separate in their aims, were said to have ties to Gaza, Trend Micro found.
Incident ResponseLizard Squad reportedly strikes again in DDoS attack on Xbox LiveMarcos ColónFebruary 17, 2015The hacker collective has claimed that it launched a new series of attacks against the gaming network it previously targeted over the holidays.
Incident ResponseMicrosoft phishing emails target corporate users, deliver malware that evades sandboxesAdam GreenbergFebruary 12, 2015Cisco researchers identified a campaign involving phishing emails that purport to come from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center.
Incident ResponseFacebook to intro ThreatExchange platformDanielle WalkerFebruary 11, 2015The API-based platform will give companies flexibility in sharing threat information.
