7 min
Malware
A Bag of RATs: VenomRAT vs. AsyncRAT
Remote access tools (RATs) have long been a favorite tool for cyber attackers, since they enable remote control over compromised systems and facilitate data theft, espionage, and continuous monitoring of victims. Among the well-known RATs are VenomRAT and AsyncRAT.
5 min
Malware
LodaRAT: Established Malware, New Victim Patterns
Rapid7 has observed an ongoing malware campaign involving a new version of LodaRAT. This version possesses the ability to steal cookies and passwords from Microsoft Edge and Brave.
2 min
Research
Rapid7 Releases the 2024 Attack Intelligence Report
Today, during our Take Command Summit, we released our 2024 Attack Intelligence
Report, which pulls in expertise from our researchers, our detection and
response teams, and threat intelligence teams. The result is the clearest
picture yet of the expanding attack surface
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professionals face every day.
Since the end of 2020, we’ve seen a significant increase in zero-day
exploitation, ransomware attacks, and mass compro
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Threat Intel
The Japanese Technology and Media Attack Landscape
Recently, we released a major report analyzing the threat landscape of Japan,
the globe’s third largest economy. In that report we looked at the ways in which
threat actors infiltrate Japanese companies (spoiler alert: it is often through
foreign subsidiaries and affiliates) and some of the most pervasive threats
those companies face such as ransomware and state-sponsored threat actors.
We also took a look at some of the hardest hit industries and it should come as
no surprise that some of the
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Attack Surface Security
The Japanese Threat Landscape: A Report on Cyber Threats in the Third Largest Economy on Earth
In this new report, Rapid7 analyzes Japan’s threat landscape and some of the largest cyber concerns affecting Japanese organizations.
3 min
Research
3 Key Challenges to Clarity in Threat Intelligence: 2023 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ Study
The 2023 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ Study of Threat Command looks at, among other things, the difficulties of obtaining clear threat intel.
3 min
Threat Intel
Rapid7 Threat Command Delivered 311% ROI: 2023 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ Study
Security decision-makers are more concerned about external attacks than any other attack vector, according to the new Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Rapid7.
3 min
Threat Intel
Threat Intelligence: 2022 Year in Review
As we forge into 2023, Rapid7 Threat Intelligence remains laser-focused and committed to addressing the critical needs of security teams.
5 min
Threat Intel
Threat Intel Enhances Rapid7 XDR With Improved Visibility and Context
After the one-year milestone of Rapid7’s acquisition of IntSights, the added value threat intelligence brings to our product portfolio is unmistakable.
3 min
Threat Intel
Network Access for Sale: Protect Your Organization Against This Growing Threat
Vulnerable network access points are a potential gold mine for threat actors. We look at the techniques they use and best practices for prevention.
3 min
Ransomware
To Maze and Beyond: How the Ransomware Double Extortion Space Has Evolved
Our research shows the "market share" of ransomware groups and how much they focused on different types of data.
2 min
Compliance
ISO 27002 Emphasizes Need For Threat Intelligence
Earlier this year, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 27002, which features a dedicated threat intelligence control.
3 min
Ransomware
For Finserv Ransomware Attacks, Obtaining Customer Data Is the Focus
We found customer data in the overwhelming majority of data disclosures from ransomware attacks against the financial services industry.
2 min
Awards
Two Rapid7 Solutions Take Top Honors at SC Awards Europe
We are pleased to announce that two Rapid7 solutions were recognized on Tuesday, June 21, at the prestigious SC Awards Europe.
4 min
Ransomware
New Report Shows What Data Is Most at Risk to (and Prized by) Ransomware Attackers
"Pain Points: Ransomware Data Disclosure Trends" reveals a story of how ransomware attackers think, what they value, and how they apply pressure.