Exploit kits are frequently used to deliver malware payloads onto victim systems. Clicking a malicious link in a phishing email, visiting a compromised site, or malvertising on a legitimate site are among the techniques most commonly used by threat actors to lead victims to exploit kit (EK) servers. In late August, Proofpoint researchers detected an infection attempt via malvertising that showed just how popular these services can be with threat actors.
ESET has analysed new malware samples used by the Carbanak financial APT group previously responsible for the theft of millions of dollars, credit cards and intellectual property. The Carbanak group keeps attacking specific targets related to the finance industry, including banks, Forex-trading companies, and even an American casino hotel.
London, UK: As computing insecurities are increasingly exploited, a week long focus on security awareness is planned to conclude this year’s cyber security month. From 26 – 30 October the IT security community is coming together to offer five days of workshops, webinars and other educational opportunities in a bid to improve IT security awareness and spread best practice within the business community, ultimately acting as an enabler to make UK PLC a safer place to trade online.
London: Options has appointed the former NYSE Technologies sales executive, Helen Viccars, to the firm’s global sales team. Ms. Viccars, who was responsible for EMEA sales and account management at NYSE Technologies, joins Options as VP Sales and Account Management.
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