2016 results, 2017 predictions
Did our 2016 predictions come true? Let’s see and try to forecast what awaits the security industry in 2017.
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EyePyramid: happy-go-lucky malware
A story of two amateurs who were able to spy on Italian officials for years without getting caught.
Read MoreEveryone Is $$$ To Cybercriminals Using Ransomware
I used to love sitting on the floor and watching Saturday morning cartoons. One of my favorite gags was when a character got really, really hungry. In order to emphasize the point, everything and everyone around them turned to food. The newspaper stand owner became a large hand. The baby in a stroller was suddenly…
Is Your Organization Prepared When the Extortionists Come Calling?
In 2016, Trend Micro partnered with ISMG to conduct a survey of financial, healthcare, and government organizations to better understand the challenges they are facing with ransomware. Some of the results surprised us while others were somewhat expected based on what we’ve saw throughout 2016. We all know ransomware has been a major pain for…
The January 2017 Security Update Review
Stick to your New Year’s resolution of understanding all there is about security patches and join us in taking a look at the security updates released by Adobe and Microsoft for the month of January 2017. Microsoft Patches for 2017 After a record setting 2016, the folks in Redmond start 2017 off by releasing only…
Pwn2Own Returns for 2017 to Celebrate 10 Years of Exploits
We are nine weeks away from Pwn2Own™ 2017 returning to CanSecWest, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. A lot has changed in the world since the first Pwn2Own in 2007. The computing space has changed drastically, as well. The first Pwn2Own happened before Conficker or Stuxnet. It happened before the rise of nation-state…
Trend Micro discovers Alice malware. What is malware and how can it damage businesses?
Not all cybercriminals steal information and data. Some criminals actually try to physically break into ATMs and steal cash. To do so, they’re employing malware called Alice.
Securing Our Smart Cities: Why We All Need to Be Aware of the Threats Out There
Smart cities are redefining the way we live and work. Blending cutting edge IoT technologies with virtualization, big data, cloud and more, they represent an urgent and ongoing attempt to overcome the challenges associated with rapid urbanization. There’s just one problem. These vast, interconnected technology systems also raise serious privacy and security concerns. That’s why…