BlackBerry Optics endpoint detection and response (EDR)
solution automatically detects cryptojacking at the hardware
level
WATERLOO, ON, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited
(NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) announced today the release of
BlackBerry® Optics v2.5.1100 with cryptomining and
cryptojacking detection for Intel-based commercial PCs.
To detect advanced cryptojacking malware, the BlackBerry Optics
Context Analysis Engine (CAE) leverages unique CPU telemetry from
Intel® Threat Detection Technology (Intel®
TDT) to provide enterprises and SMBs unparalleled detection
of cryptojacking attempts. BlackBerry has
collaborated with Intel on technology that effectively
stops cryptojacking. With virtually no processor impact and
easy configuration, organizations can detect and mitigate
cryptojacking with greater precision and consistent results across
all types of workloads executing on Windows® 10
operating systems.
Cryptojacking is the installation of malware on a device in
order to hijack computing power to mine cryptocurrency without the
user's knowledge. Many cryptojacking operations will utilize small
quantities of power from many different machines to create a pool
of processing power. This technique makes large corporations and
businesses an ideal target for easy infection of multiple machines
once access is gained. According to a recently published
report1, "around 10% of organizations received (and
blocked) Cryptocurrency mining malware at some point throughout the
course of the year."
"Given the cost associated with mining cryptocurrency and the
payments of ransomware demands on the decline, cryptojacking
becomes an attractive option for threat actors to generate
revenue," said Josh Lemos, VP,
Research & Intelligence. "With our new cryptojacking detection
and response capabilities, we're looking to make this practice a
thing of the past, providing enterprises and their employees with a
turn-key solution that will enable them to thwart cryptojacking
attempts and ensure their software and hardware are used for their
intended purposes. The days of exploiting unsuspecting users for
free CPU time are over."
"As hackers use more sophisticated tactics to bypass detection,
it's more important than ever to have built-in hardware security
features," said Stephanie Hallford,
Intel Vice President of the Client Computing Group and General
Manager of Business Client Platforms. "Building on top of the
built-for-business Intel vPro® platform, enabled by
Intel® Hardware Shield, BlackBerry takes advantage of hardware
visibility to offer advanced security protection, and we applaud
them for this release."
For more information about BlackBerry Optics, please visit
BlackBerry.com/optics.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security
software and services to enterprises and governments around the
world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including 150M cars on the road today. Based in
Waterloo, Ontario, the company
leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions
in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions,
and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security management,
encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear
- to secure a connected future you can trust.
1 Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report
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