Tag: cybercrime
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Hackers Launching AI-Powered Cyber Attacks to Steal Billions
INTERPOL’s latest assessment on global financial fraud uncovers the sophisticated evolution of cybercrime, fueled by advancements in technology such a… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/ai-powered-cyber-attacks/
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AT&T says leaked data of 70 million people is not from its systems
AT&T says a massive trove of data impacting 71 million people did not originate from its systems after a hacker leaked it on a cybercrime forum and cl… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/att-says-leaked-data-of-70-million-people-is-not-from-its-systems/
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Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case
US DoJ sentenced a Moldovan national (31) to 42 months in federal prison for operating the E-Root cybercrime marketplace. U.S. District Court sentence… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/160512/cyber-crime/moldovan-citizen-sentenced-e-root-case.html
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Human risk factors remain outside of cybersecurity pros’ control
Cyber threats are growing at an unprecedented pace, and the year ahead is fraught with cybercrime and incidents anticipated ahead of the busy election… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/15/cybersecurity-human-risk-factors/
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Healthcare data breaches affect more than one million patients; Roku reports data breach
Cybercriminals may have different reasons for conducting cyberattacks, but the number one reason above all else is to make money. The reason why these… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/healthcare-data-breaches-affect-more-than-one-million-patients-roku-reports-data-breach/
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Sharp Increase in Akira Ransomware Attack Following LockBit Takedown
In the wake of the LockBit ransomware group’s takedown, a shift has occurred within the cybercriminal underworld, leading to a sharp rise in activitie… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/sharp-akira-ransomware-attack/
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LockBit ransomware affiliate gets four years in jail, to pay $860k
Russian-Canadian cybercriminal Mikhail Vasiliev has been sentenced to four years in prison by an Ontario court for his involvement in the LockBit rans… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-ransomware-affiliate-gets-four-years-in-jail-to-pay-860k/
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Charting a Course for Cybersecurity
Over the past months, headlines have been marked by persistent conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. Cybercriminals took”and continue to take”advantage of … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/charting-a-course-for-cybersecurity/
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New Mimecast report finds cybercriminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw: Human risk
Mimecast, a global cybersecurity company, today announced the publication of its The State of Email and Collaboration Security 2024 (SOECS) report. A… First seen on itsecurityguru.org Jump to article: www.itsecurityguru.org/2024/03/13/new-mimecast-report-finds-cybercriminals-capitalise-on-businesses-biggest-flaw-human-risk
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Sophisticated Vishing Campaigns Take World by Storm
One South Korean victim gave up $3 million to cybercriminals, thanks to convincing law-enforcement impersonation scams that combine both psychology an… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/sophisticated-vishing-campaigns-take-world-by-storm
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Hackers Deliver MSIX Malware in The Lure of Freemium Productivity App
Cybercriminals usually use free apps to take advantage of the large number of people who use them freely. The broader user base serves as a larger at… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/hackers-deliver-msix-malware/
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Broke Cyber Pros Flock to Cybercrime Side Hustles
Burned-out cybersecurity professionals dealing with layoffs and stressful working conditions are increasingly finding a better way to earn a buck: cyb… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/broke-cyber-pros-cybercrime-side-hustles
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A cybercriminal is sentenced, will it make a difference?
The darknet is home to many underground hacking forums in which cybercriminals convene, freely sharing stories, tactics, success stories and failures…. First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/07/shinyhunters-group/
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Zieht sich die BlackCat-Bande zurück?
Aktuelle Hinweise deuten darauf hin, dass die Ransomware-Bande BlackCat ihre Cybercrime-Partner betrügt und sich zurückzieht. Oder ist das nur eine we… First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/de/a/zieht-sich-die-blackcat-bande-zurueck
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Cyber Pros Turn to Cybercrime as Salaries Stagnate
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Alert: GhostSec and Stormous Launch Joint Ransomware Attacks in Over 15 Countries
The cybercrime group called GhostSec has been linked to a Golang variant of a ransomware family called;GhostLocker.TheGhostSec and Stormous ransomware… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/alert-ghostsec-and-stormous-launch.html
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Cybercriminals Using Novel DNS Hijacking Technique for Investment Scams
A new DNS threat actor dubbed;Savvy Seahorse;is leveraging sophisticated techniques to entice targets into fake investment platforms and steal funds.S… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/cybercriminals-using-novel-dns.html
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Authorities Claim LockBit Admin LockBitSupp Has Engaged with Law Enforcement
LockBitSupp, the individual(s) behind the persona representing the LockBit ransomware service on cybercrime forums such as Exploit and XSS, has engage… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/02/authorities-claim-lockbit-admin.html
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Cybercriminals Weaponizing Open-Source SSH-Snake Tool for Network Attacks
A recently open-sourced network mapping tool called SSH-Snake has been repurposed by threat actors to conduct malicious activities.SSH-Snake… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/02/cybercriminals-weaponizing-open-source.html
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How Cybercriminals are Exploiting India’s UPI for Money Laundering Operations
Cybercriminals are using a network of hired money mules in India using an Android-based application to orchestrate a massive money laundering scheme.T… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/how-cybercriminals-are-exploiting.html
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German Authorities Take Down Crimemarket Cybercrime Website
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LockBit Ransomware Bounty: US Offers $15 Million In Reward
In a landscape where cyber threats loom large, the hunt for cybercriminals intensifies. Today, we’re turning the spotlight on LockBit ransomware attac… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/lockbit-ransomware-bounty-us-offers-15-million-in-reward/
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Drugs and Cybercrime Market Busted By German Cops
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Germany takes down cybercrime market with over 180,000 users
The Düsseldorf Police in Germany have seized Crimemarket, a massive German-speaking illicit trading platform with over 180,000 users, arresting six pe… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/germany-takes-down-cybercrime-market-with-over-180-000-users/
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Germany takes down largest cybercrime market in the country, arrests 6
The Düsseldorf Police in Germany have seized Crimemarket, the largest German-speaking illicit trading platform on the internet, arresting six people, … First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/germany-takes-down-largest-cybercrime-market-in-the-country-arrests-6/
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Cybercriminals harness AI for new era of malware development
The alliance between ransomware groups and initial access brokers (IABs) is still the powerful engine for cybercriminal industry, as evidenced by the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/01/hi-tech-crime-trends-2023-2024/
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Account Takeover Protection: Risks, Targets and Prevention Strategies
Sophisticated cybercriminals are constantly dreaming up ways to breach that initial wall and gain access to the goods ” customer data. Learn how accou… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/02/account-takeover-protection-risks-targets-and-prevention-strategies/
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Lazarus Hackers Exploited Windows 0-Day to Gain Kernel read/write Access
The Lazarus Group, a well-known cybercriminal organization, has recently exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Windows to gain kernel privileges, a cr… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/lazarus-hackers-exploited-windows-0-day/
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Researchers Uncover Tools And Tactics Used By Chinese Hackers
Over the years, several reports associated with cybercriminals have been based in Russia and Western countries. This is due to the fact that many soph… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/chinese-hackers-tools-tactics/
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CrowdStrike Global Threat Report 2024 Akteure immer gewiefter und schneller
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