Exploit Kits: Their Evolution, Trends and Impact

What Are Exploit Kits? Exploit kits are a type of all-inclusive, automated, and rapidly deployable threat. These threats often target […]

The 7 Best Free and Open-Source Incident Response Tools

What Is Incident Response? Being prepared is key to responding to security incidents in an accurate and level-headed manner. When […]

6 Incident Response Steps for Effective Security Event Mitigation

Like any other emergency situation, security incidents require swift, coordinated action. But operating in a systematic manner when your company’s […]

What Are LOLBins and How Do Attackers Use Them in Fileless Attacks?

What Is “Living off the Land?” The term “living off the land” (LOL) was coined by malware researchers Christopher Campbell […]

A Guide to Malware Detection Techniques: AV, NGAV, and Beyond

Back in the early days of malware, scammers spread their wares around from user to user via infected floppy disks. […]

A Guide to Rootkit Detection: History, Methods and More

In mid-April 2019, a new and sophisticated malware threat began to appear on computers of home users and businesses. The […]

Insider Threat Detection: Recognizing and Preventing One of Today’s Worst Threats

What Is an Insider Threat? As the name plainly suggests, insider threats are risks caused by insiders who have access […]

Protecting Against Advanced Persistent Threats in 2019 and Beyond 

Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are targeted extended attacks usually conducted with the goal of stealing and monitoring data, rather than […]

Ransomware Never Dies – Analysis of New Sodinokibi Ransomware Variant

Summary CyOps, Cynet SOC team, recently encountered a new variant of the Sodinokibi ransomware, discovering several interesting traits. In this […]