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Why Malware Installers Use TMP files and The Temp folder when infecting Windows
Ever wonder why there are too many TMP files detected on an infected system? Even if they have different names, the file are exact copies of one another, why? The first thing a malware installer (first stage of infection) does when executed on a target system – be it a dropper or downloader – is...
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Ramnit Malware Makes a Return with New Tricks
Financial malware attacks have increased 80 percent in 2019 as old Trojans make a comeback.
How Ransomware uses TMP files and the Temp folder
In my previous blog, Why Malware Installers Use TMP files and the Temp folder, I discussed the advantages malware can have by using atomic writes instead of simply copying the malware to the intended location. In this blog, I discuss how ransomware uses the same technique for its purpose and how it is different from...
The Fiesta Exploit Kit - Not So Festive After All
Exploit kits (EK) are a very popular with attackers to compromise a target system. The ease of use and its success rate compared to other infection vectors are among the reasons attackers are attracted to using these kits. In recent years, exploit kits were used to deliver ransomware, the most famous of which was the...
Four Trends in Cybercrime Amid Crisis
Learn about the four trends underpinning cybercrime today.
Cybercrime is Everywhere: Keeping Track of Today’s Trends
Experts review some of the biggest fraud trends today.
The Realm of Threat Intelligence - Attack Scenarios and Use Cases
The three previous blogs in this series have covered Packet Analysis, Log Analysis and Threat Intelligence; this final article aims to bring all of this information into one cohesive solution for any SOC or Cyber Defence organisation. For further reading on this subject please see our presentation at last year’s RSA Conference in Abu Dhabi...
Pandemic Fuels Cybercrime: 8 Scams to Watch For
Fraudsters are exploiting the worldwide pandemic with phishing and fraud schemes.
Anatomy of an Attack: CARBANAK
Discovering CARBANAK often means ‘Game Over’. To RSA IR, it means ‘Game On’.
More Stolen Credit Cards Top Fraudsters’ Holiday Wishlist
Fraudsters are shopping online this holiday season for stolen credit cards.
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