IBM Security X-Force researchers have continually analyzed the use of several crypters developed by the cybercriminal group ITG23, also known as Wizard Spider, DEV-0193, or simply the “Trickbot Group”. The…
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New DOJ Team Focuses on Ransomware and Cryptocurrency Crime
While no security officer would rely on this alone, it’s good to know the U.S. Department of Justice is increasing efforts to fight cyber crime. According to a recent address…
Your Best Cyber Defense Against Ransomware and More? Understanding Your Enemy
From calculators to cloud to quantum, computing has changed the lives of billions of people for the better. But just as innovation can be a force for good, it can…
Expert Insights: What’s Next for Ransomware?
Last year, many organizations stopped talking about when the workforce would be back full-time in the office. Instead, they focused on how we build a hybrid work model for the…
Trickbot Group’s AnchorDNS Backdoor Upgrades to AnchorMail
IBM Security X-Force researchers have discovered a revamped version of the Trickbot Group’s AnchorDNS backdoor being used in recent attacks ending with the deployment of Conti ransomware. The Trickbot Group,…
Ransomware Resilience Tops Findings in X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2022
For the third year in a row, ransomware was the top attack type globally in 2021, despite some successes last year by law enforcement to take down ransomware groups. This…
Why Local Governments Remain at Risk of Cyber Crime
While big-name incidents fill the headlines, local governments and agencies face cyber crime at an alarming rate. In a very direct way, this impacts everyone’s life. The pandemic has forced…
Active Ransomware Recovery: Five Steps for Success
When it comes to ransomware, it’s a matter of when not if. The data tells the tale. Both the volume and types of ransomware attacks are on the rise. Plus,…
What CISA Incident Response Playbooks Mean for Your Organization
What does the latest U.S. federal ruling on cybersecurity mean for you? The recent executive order and U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) commentary on it could provide a…
Everything You Need To Know About Ransomware Attacks and Gangs In 2022
Ransomware is a lucrative business for criminals. It is paying off, and it is working. According to a recent Trend Micro report, a staggering 84% of US organizations experienced either…