Exploits | Threat analysis

Cerber ransomware delivered in format of a different order of Magnitude

August 9, 2017 - We review a trick that the Magnitude exploit kit uses to bypass security scanners.

Malware | Threat analysis

Cerber ransomware: new, but mature

March 11, 2016 - We take a look at Cerber. A ransomware named after the mythical multi-headed dog.

Stalkerware

Helping survivors of domestic abuse: What to do when you find stalkerware

July 1, 2019 - Starting today, we’re doing more to protect stalkerware victims than improve our detection capabilities. We’re helping survivors understand how to tell if they're being watched on their devices—and how to safely get out of the situation.

Exploits | Threat analysis

Magniber ransomware improves, expands within Asia

July 16, 2018 - After a controlled delivery focused on South Korea, an upgraded Magniber ransomware is now affecting other Asian countries.

Exploits | Threat analysis

Magnitude exploit kit switches to GandCrab ransomware

April 17, 2018 - After being faithful to its own Magniber ransomware for several months, Magnitude EK joins others to adopt GandCrab.

Malware | Threat analysis

Encryption 101: How to break encryption

March 6, 2018 - Continuing on in our Encryption 101 series, we now look at what it takes to break encryption. In order for something as powerful as encryption to break, there needs to be some kind of weakness to exploit. That weakness is often a result of an error in implementation.