Tim Hux
Security Researcher
Advanced Threat Research
Tim has over 15 years’ experience in the cyber security field and performs threat research and analysis on today’s top threats.
More from Tim Hux
It’s a Zoo Out There! Data Analysis of Alleged ZooPark Dump
In early May, researchers disclosed a Mobile malware campaign by a group focused on Middle Eastern targets. This actor was...
Malware Mines, Steals Cryptocurrencies From Victims
How’s your Bitcoin balance? Interested in earning more? The value of cybercurrency is going up. One way to increase your...
IoT Devices: The Gift that Keeps on Giving… to Hackers
McAfee Advanced Threat Research on Most Hackable Gifts You’ve probably noticed the recent increase in Internet connected drones, digital assistants,...
Crash Override Malware Can Automate Mass Power Outages
Some cyberattacks take a device offline, some take companies offline, and some take entire power grids down. Now, the potential...
Jigsaw Resurrected
Over the past few weeks there has been an uptick on one dark net forum on the selling of the...
Cybercriminals Piggyback on Petya Ransomware
It looks like cybercriminals are dedicated to “keeping it in the family.” Petya Ransomware, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) portal available on...
‘Popcorn Time’ Ransomware Sure to Cause Indigestion
In early December the new ransomware “Popcorn Time” was discovered. It gives the victim the option of paying the ransom...
