Tag: cybercrime
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India rescues 250 citizens enslaved by Cambodian cybercrime gang
The Indian government says it rescued and repatriated 250 citizens who sought jobs in Cambodia, only to be forced into conducting cybercrime once they… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/india-rescues-250-citizens-enslaved-by-cambodian-cybercrime-gang/
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Hundreds of Indians Rescued from Cambodian Cybercrime Gangs
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Escalating malware tactics drive global cybercrime epidemic
Evasive, basic, and encrypted malware all increased in Q4 2023, fueling a rise in total malware, according to WatchGuard. Threat actors employ diverse… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/04/01/q4-2023-malware-rise/
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APIs Drive the Majority of Internet Traffic and Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage
Application programming interfaces (APIs) are the connective tissue behind digital modernization, helping applications and databases exchange data mor… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/apis-drive-majority-of-internet-traffic.html
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$700 cybercrime software turns Raspberry Pi into an evasive fraud tool
Cybercriminals are selling custom Raspberry Pi software called ‘GEOBOX’ on Telegram, which allows inexperienced hackers to convert the mini-computers … First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/700-cybercrime-software-turns-raspberry-pi-into-an-evasive-fraud-tool/
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The human impact of ransomware attacks: how can businesses protect their security professionals?
By Tony Hasek, CEO at Goldilock With the annual cost of cybercrime estimated to have cost UK businesses over £30.5 billion in 2023, leaders are consta… First seen on itsecurityguru.org Jump to article: www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/03/22/the-human-impact-of-ransomware-attacks-how-can-businesses-protect-their-security-professionals
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Week in review: Ivanti fixes RCE vulnerability, Nissan breach affects 100,000 individuals
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Outsmarting cybercriminal innovation with strategies… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/24/week-in-review-ivanti-fixes-rce-vulnerability-nissan-breach-affects-100000-individuals/
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Cybercriminals Accelerate Online Scams During Ramadan and Eid Fitr
During the month of Ramadan, Resecurity observed a significant increase in fraudulent activities and scams. During the month of Ramadan, Resecurity ob… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/161009/cyber-crime/cybercriminals-accelerate-scams-ramadan.html
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Researchers Discover 40,000-Strong EOL Router, IoT Botnet
Malware hunters sound an alarm after discovering a 40,000-strong botnet packed with end-of-life routers and IoT devices being used in cybercriminal ac… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/researchers-discover-40000-strong-eol-router-iot-botnet/
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New GEOBOX Tool Hijacks Raspberry Pi, Lets Hackers Fake Location
New Dark Web Tool GEOBOX, sold for $700 on Telegram and underground forums, hijacks Raspberry Pi, allowing cybercriminals to fake locations and evade … First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: www.hackread.com/geobox-tool-hijack-raspberry-pi-fake-location/
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Cybercrime crew Magnet Goblin bursts onto the scene exploiting Ivanti holes
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/03/08/magnet_goblin_ivanti/
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New MFA-bypassing phishing kit targets Microsoft 365, Gmail accounts
Cybercriminals have been increasingly using a new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named ‘Tycoon 2FA’ to target Microsoft 365 and Gmail accounts… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mfa-bypassing-phishing-kit-targets-microsoft-365-gmail-accounts/
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Why Browser Security Matters More Than You Think
Your web browser serves as the gateway to the internet, but it also acts as a potential entry point for cybercriminals to access your computer and sma… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: www.hackread.com/why-browser-security-matters-more-than-you-think/
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How Malware Facilitates Online Financial Fraud and Threatens Corporate Security
Malware stands as a formidable tool in the arsenal of cybercriminals, facilitating online financial fraud with alarming efficiency and sophistication…. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/how-malware-facilitates-online-financial-fraud-and-threatens-corporate-security/
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Beware of New ‘HelloFire’ Ransomware Actor Mimic as a Pentester
A new threat is the emergence of a ransomware encryptor dubbed ‘HelloFire.’ This new player in the cybercrime arena is employing deceptive tactics to … First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/beware-new-hellofire-ransomware/
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German Authorities Shut Down Online Marketplace for Drugs, Data and Cybercrime Services
German authorities took down the Nemesis Market, a major online marketplace for drugs, cybercrime services and stolen credit card data. The post uthor… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/german-authorities-shut-down-online-marketplace-for-drugs-data-and-cybercrime-services/
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RedCurl Cybercrime Group Abuses Windows PCA Tool for Corporate Espionage
The Russian-speaking cybercrime group called;RedCurl;is leveraging a legitimate Microsoft Windows component called the Program Compatibility Assistant… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/redcurl-cybercrime-group-abuses-windows.html
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Brazilian Authorities Arrest Members of Banking Trojan Cybercrime Group
First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/brazilian-authorities-arrest-members-of-banking-trojan-cybercrime-group
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Darknet marketplace Nemesis Market seized by German police
The German police have seized infrastructure for the darknet Nemesis Market cybercrime marketplace in Germany and Lithuania, disrupting the site’s ope… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/darknet-marketplace-nemesis-market-seized-by-german-police/
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Illegaler Darknet-Marktplatz für Drogenhandel und Cybercrime abgeschaltet
Der Nemesis Market für etwa Drogen und Cybercrime-Angebote hatte über 150.000 Nutzer. Jetzt wurden die Server in Deutschland und Litauen beschlagnahmt… First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Illegaler-Darknet-Marktplatz-fuer-Drogenhandel-und-Cybercrime-abgeschaltet-9662670.html
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Lessons learned on winning the war on cybercrime
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Join Our Webinar on Protecting Human and Non-Human Identities in SaaS Platforms
Identities are the latest sweet spot for cybercriminals, now heavily targeting SaaS applications that are especially vulnerable in this attack vector…. First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/join-our-webinar-on-protecting-human.html
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Alert: Cybercriminals Deploying VCURMS and STRRAT Trojans via AWS and GitHub
A new phishing campaign has been observed delivering remote access trojans (RAT) such as VCURMS and STRRAT by means of a malicious Java-based download… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/alert-cybercriminals-deploying-vcurms.html
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Evolving Cyber Threats: Insights and Strategies from the 2023 FBI IC3 Report
Latest FBI IC3 Report shows a record year for cybercrime: record-setting $12.5 billion in losses The 2023 FBI IC3 report reveals not just numbers but … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/evolving-cyber-threats-insights-and-strategies-from-the-2023-fbi-ic3-report/
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API environments becoming hotspots for exploitation
A total of 29% of web attacks targeted APIs over 12 months (January through December 2023), indicating that APIs are a focus area for cybercriminals, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/20/apis-risk-exposure-concern/
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E-Root Admin Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Selling 350,000 Credentials
Tampa, FL In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Sandu Boris Diaconu, a 31-year-old Moldovan national, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal … First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/e-root-admin-sentenced-to-42-months-in-prison/
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Outsmarting cybercriminal innovation with strategies for enterprise resilience
In this Help Net Security interview, Pedro Cameirão, Head of Cyber Defense Center at Nokia, discusses emerging cybersecurity trends for 2024 and advi… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/19/pedro-cameirao-nokia-emerging-cybersecurity-trends/
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Real-Time Personal Cybersecurity Incident Response: Your Shield Against Corporate Account Takeovers
The security of corporate accounts has never been more paramount. As cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated, the line between personal and c… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/real-time-personal-cybersecurity-incident-response-your-shield-against-corporate-account-takeovers/
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Hackers Using Weaponized SVG Files in Cyber Attacks
Cybercriminals have repurposed Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files to deliver malware, a technique that has evolved significantly with the advent of … First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/hackers-using-weaponized-svg-files-in-cyber-attacks/