Here are the exploit kits to watch for over the next three to six months.
Tag Archives: exploit kits
Where Have All The Exploit Kits Gone?
For a long time, exploit kits were the most prolific malware distribution vehicle available to attackers. Where did they go and what’s replaced them?
Video: Don’t get exploited
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Exploit kits and the problem of do-nothing malware
The first two questions about malware are impossible to quickly answer in regards to exploit kits – and this is more than an IT communication problem. “What does it do?” is the first question most people have about any new type of malware. That’s logical. Who would NOT want to know about the risks from […]
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Flash Exploit Found in Seven Exploit Kits
An Adobe Flash Player vulnerability used by the Sofacy APT gang was also found in seven of the top exploit kits, according to an analysis by Recorded Future.
Threatpost News Wrap, September 2, 2016
Mike Mimoso, Tom Spring, and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including the MedSec/Muddy Waters story, how the Angler EK was traced back to the Lurk Gang, Fairware hitting Linux servers, and the Bashlite IoT malware.
Nuclear, Angler Exploit Kit Activity Has Disappeared
Researchers who study exploit kits are reporting that two major kits, Angler and Nuclear, may no longer be available.
Avira Software Updater Beta: Security has just gotten more convenient
Enhancing your security should be easier than washing dirty dishes
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Old Exploits Die Hard, Says Microsoft Report
Microsoft’s twice-annual SIR bellwether security report highlights malware, fraudulent login attempts and the staying power of really old software bugs.
New Silverlight Attacks Appear in Angler Exploit Kit
Exploits targeting a patched Silverlight vulnerability have found their way into the Angler Exploit Kit and victims are being hit with TeslaCrypt ransomware.