Profile of Malwarebytes Labs

Malwarebytes Labs News & Commentary Posts: 20

Malspam Causing Havoc for Mac & Windows

5/9/2017
Spam is a multi-platform, multi-vector approach to network compromise, and organizations need to weigh up the risks on all fronts to be able to combat it successfully.
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Cybercrime Tactics & Techniques: Q1 2017

4/18/2017
A deep dive into the threats that got our attention during the first three months of the year – and what to expect going forward.
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Top 5 Dumbest Cyber Threats That Still Pay Off

4/4/2017
Some hackers are fairly predictable in their successful use of really dumb attacks.
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4 Ways to Recover from a Cyberattack

3/8/2017
Be prepared and act quickly are two key steps that will help you bounce back quickly from a cyberattack.
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Meet 'Fruitfly:' Mac Malware Targeting Biomedical Research Centers

1/24/2017
This newly discovered code contains indications that it has been circulating undetected for at least a couple years.
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Threat Attribution: Misunderstood & Abused

1/18/2017
Despite its many pitfalls, threat attribution remains an important part of any incident response plan. Here’s why.
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Understanding The Basics Of Two-Factor Authentication

1/16/2017
With data breaches resulting in leaked passwords occurring almost daily, two-factor authentication has become an essential tool in the security toolkit.
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Operational Security Best Practices For Social Media

1/11/2017
Building a firm, clear policy on disclosures online can provide a flexible, adaptive response that will protect proprietary data from winding up in a public leak.
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Online Or Offline, Ransomware Will Find You

1/9/2017
The current threat landscape is a mish-mash of online ransomware, offline ransomware, and those that are a mixture of the two.
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Explained: Domain-Generating Algorithms

12/21/2016
Cybercriminals use domain-generating algorithms to prevent their servers from being blacklisted or taken down.
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Phishing Can Leverage Users To Bypass Sandboxes

12/19/2016
Using social engineering to bypass traditional security defenses is not new and will certainly continue to grow.
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Security In 2017: Ransomware Will Remain King

12/13/2016
Businesses, consumers, and security professionals must face this reality and take the necessary steps to educate each other and protect their networks.
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Survey Stresses Importance Of Securing The Internet of Things

12/7/2016
If organizations monitor and deploy IoT devices with caution, they can stay ahead of the curve and continue to keep all of their endpoints protected.
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5 Links Of The Attack Chain And How To Disrupt Them

11/28/2016
By identifying steps in the attack chain, you can deploy appropriate defenses at each stage to prevent breaches from happening in the first place.
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Active Defense Framework Can Help Businesses Defend Against Cyberattacks

11/17/2016
New report provides a framework that lets private sector entities defend themselves while at the same time protect individual liberties and privacy, and mitigate the risk of collateral damage.
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8 Ways Businesses Can Better Secure Their Remote Workers

11/14/2016
Remote workers may present challenges for IT staff, but a combination of cybersecurity best practices, strong policy, and a dedicated user awareness campaign could keep company data safe.
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Ransomware Doesn’t Have To Mean Game Over

11/8/2016
3 methods can help you recover from a ransomware attack relatively unscathed.
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Phishing Threat Continues To Loom Large

11/2/2016
Phishing and spear phishing will only get worse unless companies proactively train employees to recognize a scam when they see one.
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Vendor Security Alliance To Improve Cybersecurity Of Third-Party Providers

10/24/2016
Member companies can use their VSA rating when offering their services, effectively skipping the process of verification done by prospective businesses.
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