Author: Anthony Lim

Security teams are dealing with a stream of warnings about failed login attempts, possible phishing emails and potential malware threats, among other challenges. There are concerns over authorized use — who has permission to do what, when they will access it and why — and issues around private data generated…

Operational technology (OT) encompasses many aspects of our world, including industrial control systems (ICS) that are used to control core operational processes. ICS technologies often control essential services such as water and power supply and are also used to monitor these services to prevent hazardous conditions. Manipulation of these systems…

IBM X-Force monitors billions of spam emails a year, mapping trending, malicious campaigns and their origins. Recent analysis from our spam traps uncovered a new Trickbot campaign that currently targets email recipients with fake messages purporting to come from the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL). The spam leverages the Family…

Penetration testing is no longer an extraordinary security engagement. Due to regulatory mandates, internal policies, business executive requests and the overall desire to avoid becoming the next breach victim, testing is now commonplace among many organizations. The kind of testing, however, can still be a question. Do you need ad…