Tag: credit-card
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New Gremlin Stealer Advertised on Hacker Forums Targets Credit Card Data and Login Credentials
A formidable new information-stealing malware dubbed Gremlin Stealer has surfaced in the cybercrime underground, actively promoted since mid-March 2025 on platforms like the Telegram channel CoderSharp. Discovered by Unit 42 researchers at Palo Alto Networks, this malware, crafted in C#, poses a significant risk to individuals and organizations by targeting a wide array of sensitive…
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Advanced Multi-Stage Carding Attack Hits Magento Site Using Fake GIFs and Reverse Proxy Malware
A multi-stage carding attack has been uncovered targeting a Magento eCommerce website running an outdated version 1.9.2.4. This version, unsupported by Adobe since June 2020, left the site vulnerable due to unpatched security flaws. The malware employed a deceptive .gif file, tampered browser sessionStorage data, and a malicious reverse proxy server to steal credit card…
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Was ist Quishing?
Quishing ist eine Kombination der Begriffe ‘QR-Code” und ‘Phishing”. Betrüger nutzen dabei QR-Codes, um Nutzer auf gefälschte Websites umzuleiten, wo sie persönliche Daten wie Login-Informationen, Kreditkarten- oder Bankdaten stehlen. Besonders heimtückisch: QR-Codes sind für das menschliche Auge nicht lesbar, daher erkennen viele Nutzer die Gefahr erst zu spät. Ein konkretes Beispiel: An einem Parkautomaten wird…
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U.S. Secret Service Reveals Ways to Identify Credit Card Skimmers
With credit card skimming crimes escalating nationwide, the U.S. Secret Service’s Washington Field Office is sharing essential tips for the public to protect themselves from this growing threat, shared by Officials in LinkedIn post. According to the agency, credit card skimming involves criminals installing illicit devices to steal card information, has become a “low-risk, high-reward”…
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Lesson from huge Blue Shield California data breach: Read the manual
read the documentation of any third party service you sign up for, to understand the security and privacy controls;know what data is being collected from your organization, and what you don’t want shared.”It’s important to understand these giant platforms make it easy for you to share your data across their various services,” he said. “So…
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NFC-Powered Android Malware Enables Instant Cash-Outs
Researchers at security vendor Cleafy detailed a malware known as SuperCard X that uses the NFC reader on a victim’s own phone to steal credit card funds instantly. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/nfc-android-malware-instant-cash-outs
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Over 900K pilfered credit card records leaked by BidenCash
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/over-900k-pilfered-credit-card-records-leaked-by-bidencash
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Smashing Security podcast #413: Hacking the hackers… with a credit card?
A cybersecurity firm is buying access to underground crime forums to gather intelligence. Does that seem daft to you? First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-413/
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BidenCash Market Dumps 1 Million Stolen Credit Cards on Russian Forum
BidenCash dumps almost a million stolen credit card records on Russian forum, exposing card numbers, CVVs, and expiry dates in plain text with no cardholder names. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/bidencash-market-leak-credit-cards-russian-forum/
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Hertz Falls Victim to Cleo Zero-Day Attacks
Customer data such as birth dates, credit card numbers and driver’s license information were stolen when threat actors exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Cleo-managed file transfer products. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/hertz-falls-victim-cleo-zero-day-attacks
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Cybercriminals Exploit Search Results to Steal Credit Card Information
Everyday internet searches, a routine activity for billions, harbor a hidden risk: cybercriminals are increasingly manipulating search engine results to lure unsuspecting users into traps designed to steal credit card details and other sensitive information. This manipulation often involves pushing malicious websites, disguised as legitimate entities, to the top of search results pages where users…
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Why traditional bot detection techniques are not enough, and what you can do about it
Bots are often used to conduct attacks at scale. They can be used to automatically test stolen credit cards, steal user accounts (account takeover), and create thousands of fake accounts. Detecting bot activity has traditionally relied on techniques like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), CAPTCHAs, and static fingerprinting. However, with the First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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Scott Schober on Fighting the New Age of Credit Card Fraud
In my first interview with cybersecurity expert and author Scott Schober, we explored his personal experiences with being hacked and the eye-opening insights from his book Hacked Again. Now, we’re reconnecting with Scott to go deeper. Because the threat landscape… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/scott-schober-credit-card-fraud-interview/
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E-ZPass toll payment texts return in massive phishing wave
An ongoing phishing campaign impersonating E-ZPass and other toll agencies has surged recently, with recipients receiving multiple iMessage and SMS texts to steal personal and credit card information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toll-payment-text-scam-returns-in-massive-phishing-wave/
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Toll payment text scam returns in massive phishing wave
An ongoing phishing campaign impersonating E-ZPass and other toll agencies has surged recently, with recipients receiving multiple iMessage and SMS texts to steal personal and credit card information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toll-payment-text-scam-returns-in-massive-phishing-wave/
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Carding tool abusing WooCommerce API downloaded 34K times on PyPI
A newly discovered malicious PyPi package named ‘disgrasya’ that abuses legitimate WooCommerce stores for validating stolen credit cards has been downloaded over 34,000 times from the open-source package platform. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/carding-tool-abusing-woocommerce-api-downloaded-34k-times-on-pypi/
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Malicious PyPI Package Targets E-commerce Sites with Automated Carding Script
Cybersecurity researchers from Socket have exposed a malicious Python package on PyPI, named disgrasya, designed to automate credit card fraud on WooCommerce-based e-commerce sites. Unlike conventional supply chain attacks that rely on deception or typosquatting, disgrasya was overtly malicious, leveraging PyPI as a distribution platform to reach a broad audience of fraudsters. The package specifically…
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New Web Skimming Attack Exploits Legacy Stripe API to Validate Stolen Card Data
A sophisticated web-skimming campaign has been discovered, leveraging a deprecated Stripe API to validate stolen credit card data before exfiltration. This novel strategy ensures that only valid and usable card details are exfiltrated, making the operation highly efficient and harder to detect. Detailed insights into the attack have revealed alarming trends and vulnerabilities affecting numerous…
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New Android Malware “TsarBot” Targeting 750 Banking, Finance Crypto Apps
Tags: android, attack, banking, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cyber, finance, intelligence, login, malware, threatA newly identified Android malware, dubbed TsarBot, has emerged as a potent cyber threat targeting over 750 applications across banking, finance, cryptocurrency, and e-commerce sectors. Discovered by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL), this banking Trojan employs sophisticated overlay attacks to steal sensitive user credentials, including banking details, login information, and credit card data. Global…
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Warum es gerade so viele Beschwerden über die ADAC-Kreditkarte gibt
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/beschwerden-adac-kreditkarte-1680244/
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B1ack’s Stash Marketplace Actors Set to Release 4 Million Stolen Credit Card Records for Free
In a significant escalation of illicit activities, B1ack’s Stash, a notorious dark web carding marketplace, has announced plans to release an additional 4 million stolen credit card records for free. This move is part of a broader strategy to attract cybercriminals and establish credibility within the underground economy. The marketplace first gained attention in April…
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Low-Cost Drone Add-Ons From China Let Anyone With a Credit Card Turn Toys Into Weapons of War
Chinese ecommerce giants like Temu and AliExpress sell drone accessories like those used by soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/drone-accessories-weapons-of-war/
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Malicious Android ‘Vapor’ apps on Google Play installed 60 million times
Over 300 malicious Android applications downloaded 60 million items from Google Play acted as adware or attempted to steal credentials and credit card information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-android-vapor-apps-on-google-play-installed-60-million-times/
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New Ad Fraud Campaign Exploits 331 Apps with 60M+ Downloads for Phishing and Intrusive Ads
Cybersecurity researchers have warned about a large-scale ad fraud campaign that has leveraged hundreds of malicious apps published on the Google Play Store to serve full-screen ads and conduct phishing attacks.”The apps display out-of-context ads and even try to persuade victims to give away credentials and credit card information in phishing attacks,” Bitdefender said in…
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How to Prevent Magecart Attacks from Stealing Customer Payment Data
Learn how Magecart attacks steal credit card data and how you can protect your business with client-side third-party management, & PCI DSS 4.0 compliance solutions. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/how-to-prevent-magecart-attacks-from-stealing-customer-payment-data/
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Credit Card Fraud: How Does It Work?
A deep dive into some real-live techniques and scripts used by threat actors to commit credit card fraud. See the actual steps involved. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/credit-card-fraud-how-does-it-work/
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260 Domains Hosting 5,000 Malicious PDFs to Steal Credit Card Data
Netskope Threat Labs uncovered a sprawling phishing operation involving 260 domains hosting approximately 5,000 malicious PDF files. These documents, disguised as legitimate resources, employ fake CAPTCHA prompts to redirect victims to phishing sites designed to harvest credit card details and personal information. The campaign, active since the second half of 2024, has impacted over 1,150…
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Phishing campaign exploits Webflow CDN to steal credit card data
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/phishing-campaign-exploits-webflow-cdn-to-steal-credit-card-data