IBM X-Force threat intelligence has been observing a rise in Dridex-related network attacks that are being driven by the Cutwail botnet. Dridex is delivered as a second-stage infector after an initial document or spreadsheet arrives via email with booby-trapped macros. Recipients who activate the macros unknowingly launch malicious PowerShell scripts…

What cybersecurity vulnerabilities new and old should organizations look out for this year? Let IBM X-Force be your guide to today’s top cybersecurity threats with this detailed report. First, scanning for and exploiting vulnerabilities emerged as the top infection vector of 2020, according to the 2021 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.…

Application development security is a key task when it comes to looking to the future of cybersecurity. A recent industry study shows it is the fastest-growing cybersecurity skill for the year ahead. Demand is expected to increase by 164% over the next five years. Such growth would bump up the…

Cybersecurity Help Wanted Those of us who work in the cybersecurity field continue to witness the capabilities of adversaries outpace the profession’s ability to protect their organizations. Compounding this issue is limited resources, including a lack of skilled professionals. As the tech industry has forewarned for decades, the need for…