Threat Intelligence

Buying personal information in the deep web

The criminal underground Before starting our quick tour in the criminal underground to collect information on the principal items and services offered for s

Equation Group APT and TAO NSA: Two Hacking Arsenals Too Similar

The Equation Group In February 2014, the team of experts from Kaspersky Lab announced the discovery of a hacking group operating since 2001 that managed nume

Current Trends in the APT World

In recent times, cybercriminals have been responsible for a number of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks. This type of cyberattack often comes from wel

Carbanak Cybergang Swipes Over $1 Billion from Banks

The New York Times on the "Carbanak cybergang" On Valentine's Day, The New York Times published the news that a group of cybercriminals used a malware to ste

Hunting Malware in the Deep Web

Introduction Botnets are still considered one of the most dangerous cyber threats. These malicious networks of compromised machines are used by cyber crimina

The Likelihood of Cyber-Terrorism Today

Introduction The virtual space has over time become something of real importance for business, politics, work, communities and communications.[pkadzone zone=

The Importance of POS Threat Analysis for the Retail Sector

The rising intensity of POS threats has created a precarious environment for retailers looking to protect their customers' financial and personal data. POS s

Malware Threat Assessment Template for Financial Institutions

Financial institutions conducting online brokerage, alternative payments, Internet banking and other similar activities have been facing a growing number of

Pricing Policies in the Cyber Criminal Underground

Introduction Underground markets are places on the Internet where criminal gangs offer a wide range of illegal products and services. Black markets are crowd

Operation Emmental: Banking Hit by Even More Sophisticated Cyber Attacks

Operation Emmental Security experts at Trend Micro have recently uncovered a hacking campaign dubbed "Operation Emmental" which targeted Swiss bank accounts