Infosec Articles (2/29/19 – 3/14/19)
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve seen point-of-sale malware making its way to the top of the threats list, at least in terms of headlines and focus. A rather shocking discovery was a PDF flaw that dates back 20 years and allows these legally binding documents...
Reputation Jacking: Unknown Threats on Well-Known Sites
Threat actors place malicious content on trusted sites to gain access to user’s devices and spread malware. Instead of an outside attack, they wait for the victim to download software from a trusted source or otherwise insinuate themselves into a normal operation.
Command and Control Servers: Fundamentals and a Few Details
Few topics in current cybersecurity generate as much press as command and control servers (C2s). They enable the cybercrime that often affects companies and individuals far outside the IT industry.
DNS Sinkholes Detect and Protect. Discovering What’s Inside Them Can Be the Key to Security
Bots don’t sleep, ransomware finds new ways to infiltrate systems and yesterday’s defenses may be ineffective tomorrow. Cybersecurity requires vigilance. But vigilance alone won’t suffice. That’s why threat researchers and enterprise security analysts need effective...