Tag: cybercrime
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Why rooting and jailbreaking make you a target
As cybercriminals have moved to a mobile-first attack strategy, rooting and jailbreaking mobile devices remain a powerful attack vector. Such mobile devices bypass critical … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/03/20/rooting-jailbreaking-threat/
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Cybercriminals Taking Advantage of ‘Shadow’ Alliances, AI
A Europol report says nation-state actors are increasingly working with organized crime networks to achieve geopolitical goals, including the destabilization of the EU. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/cybercriminals-taking-advantage-ai-shadow-alliances
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Cybercriminals Taking Advantage Of AI, ‘Shadow’ Alliances
A Europol report says nation-state actors are increasingly working with organized crime networks to achieve geopolitical goals, including the destabilization of the EU. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/cybercriminals-taking-advantage-ai-shadow-alliances
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Public-private partnerships: A catalyst for industry growth and maturity
Tags: ceo, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, fortinet, framework, government, guide, infrastructure, intelligence, interpol, lessons-learned, mitre, resilience, software, threat, vulnerabilitySuccessful partnerships offer a blueprint for effective collaboration Numerous cybersecurity-focused partnerships are underway, involving successful collaboration across all sectors. These examples can help take public-private partnership efforts from abstract ideas to impactful execution and provide valuable insights and lessons learned.One example is the work being done by the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) and its members.…
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Dragon RaaS Leading “Five Families” Crimeware with New Initial Access Exploitation Tactics
Dragon RaaS, a ransomware group known for its blend of hacktivism and cybercrime, has emerged as a significant player in the >>Five Families
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A Persistent Threat in the Age of AI dup
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, cyber, cybercrime, intelligence, phishing, spear-phishing, threat, toolPhishing is one of the most common and dangerous cyber threats facing organizations today. Despite growing awareness, employees often still fall victim to these attacks. Even worse, cybercriminals now have more sophisticated tools at their disposal fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). What once required a team of attackers to conduct a spear-phishing attack can […]…
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Rash of Hacks Hits Nursing Homes and Rehab Centers
Why Are Facilities Caring for the Elderly ‘Targets of Opportunity’ For Cybercrime?. More than a half dozen nursing homes and rehabilitation centers have reported an assortment of major hacks in the last month affecting a total of more than 130,000 individuals. What makes facilities caring for elderly and disabled patients an attractive and vulnerable target…
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Nation-state actors and cybercrime gangs abuse malicious .lnk files for espionage and data theft
11 state-sponsored APTs exploit malicious .lnk files for espionage and data theft, with ZDI uncovering 1,000 such files used in attacks. At least 11 state-sponsored threat groups have been abusing Windows shortcut files for espionage and data theft, according to an analysis by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI). Trend ZDI researchers discovered 1,000 malicious…
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Hacker legen Verwaltung in Kirkel lahm
Das Rathaus in Kirkel ist aufgrund eines Cyberangriffs geschlossen. www.kirkel.deWie der Saarländische Rundfunk (SR) berichtet, entdeckte die IT-Abteilung der Gemeindeverwaltung Kirkel am vergangenen Freitag (14. März) einen Sicherheitsvorfall. Demnach musste das ganze System neu aufgesetzt werden. Der Wiederaufbau sei noch nicht abgeschlossen, heißt es.Das Rathaus bleibt deshalb bis auf unbestimmte Zeit geschlossen. Auch E-Mails werden…
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11 State-Sponsored APTs Exploiting LNK Files for Espionage, Data Theft
ZDI has uncovered 1,000 malicious .lnk files used by state-sponsored and cybercrime threat actors to execute malicious commands. The post 11 State-Sponsored APTs Exploiting LNK Files for Espionage, Data Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/11-state-sponsored-apts-exploiting-lnk-files-for-espionage-data-theft/
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Fake DeepSeek AI Installers, Websites, and Apps Spreading Malware
Cybercriminals exploit AI hype with SEO poisoning, tricking users into downloading malware disguised as DeepSeek software, warns McAfee Labs in a new report. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fake-deepseek-ai-installers-websites-apps-malware/
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BADBOX 2.0 Botnet Infects 1 Million Android Devices for Ad Fraud and Proxy Abuse
At least four different threat actors have been identified as involved in an updated version of a massive ad fraud and residential proxy scheme called BADBOX, painting a picture of an interconnected cybercrime ecosystem.This includes SalesTracker Group, MoYu Group, Lemon Group, and LongTV, according to new findings from the HUMAN Satori Threat Intelligence and Research…
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Cyberattackers Prey on Health Fears in Sophisticated Phishing Campaign
A new report from JUMPSEC’s Detection and Response Team (DART) uncovers a disturbing trend: cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cyberattackers-prey-on-health-fears-in-sophisticated-phishing-campaign/
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Cybercriminals Exploit CSS to Evade Spam Filters and Track Email Users’ Actions
Malicious actors are exploiting Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), which are used to style and format the layout of web pages, to bypass spam filters and track users’ actions.That’s according to new findings from Cisco Talos, which said such malicious activities can compromise a victim’s security and privacy.”The features available in CSS allow attackers and spammers…
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UK Cybersecurity Weekly News Roundup 16 March 2025
Tags: access, apple, attack, backdoor, backup, compliance, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, firewall, government, group, hacking, insurance, law, lockbit, malicious, network, office, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, russia, service, software, virusWelcome to this week’s edition of our cybersecurity news roundup, bringing you the latest developments and insights from the UK and beyond. UK Government’s Stance on Encryption Raises Global Concerns The UK government has ordered Apple to provide backdoor access to iCloud users’ encrypted backups under the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016. This secret order…
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Malicious Adobe, DocuSign OAuth apps target Microsoft 365 accounts
Cybercriminals are promoting malicious Microsoft OAuth apps that masquerade as Adobe and DocuSign apps to deliver malware and steal Microsoft 365 accounts credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-adobe-docusign-oauth-apps-target-microsoft-365-accounts/
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Report on ransomware attacks on Fortinet firewalls also reveals possible defenses
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, backdoor, backup, ciso, control, credentials, cve, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, infrastructure, Internet, lockbit, malicious, monitoring, network, password, radius, ransom, ransomware, risk, router, tactics, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsSigns of intrusion: “This actor exhibits a distinct operational signature that blends elements of opportunistic attacks with ties to the LockBit ecosystem,” Forescout said in its analysis.”Mora_001’s relationship to the broader Lockbit’s ransomware operations underscores the increased complexity of the modern ransomware landscape where specialized teams collaborate to leverage complementary capabilities.”CISOs should note these consistent…
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Best WordPress Plugins for Cybersecurity 2025
WordPress is a great platform for building websites, but it is also a common target for hackers. Keeping your website safe is important to protect your data, visitors, and business. Cybercrime is a growing problem, with 39% of UK businesses experiencing cyber attacks in 2023. Using security plugins can help reduce risks and keep your…
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Alleged Israeli LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited to U.S. for Cybercrime Charges
A 51-year-old dual Russian and Israeli national who is alleged to be a developer of the LockBit ransomware group has been extradited to the United States, nearly three months after he was formally charged in connection with the e-crime scheme.Rostislav Panev was previously arrested in Israel in August 2024. He is said to have been…
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ClickFix Widely Adopted by Cybercriminals, APT Groups
The ClickFix technique has been employed by cybercrime and APT groups for information stealer and other malware deployment. The post ClickFix Widely Adopted by Cybercriminals, APT Groups appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/clickfix-widely-adopted-by-cybercriminals-apt-groups/
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DeepSeek R1 Jailbreaked to Create Malware, Including Keyloggers and Ransomware
Tags: ai, chatgpt, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, google, intelligence, malicious, malware, openai, ransomware, toolThe increasing popularity of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, has attracted cybercriminals seeking to exploit these technologies for malicious purposes. Despite the guardrails implemented by traditional GenAI platforms to prevent misuse, cybercriminals have circumvented these restrictions by developing their own malicious large language models (LLMs), including WormGPT, FraudGPT,…
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The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
Tags: access, android, attack, backdoor, backup, banking, botnet, breach, communications, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, germany, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, infection, infrastructure, international, jobs, korea, law, lazarus, leak, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, msp, network, north-korea, office, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, phone, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, software, spam, switch, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, usa, virus, vulnerability, windowsConti: History: First appearing in May 2020, the Conti RaaS platform is considered the successor to the Ryuk ransomware. As of January 2021, Conti is believed to have infected over 150 organizations and earned millions of dollars for its criminal developers and their affiliates. At least three new versions have been found since its inception.How it works: Conti uses the…
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U.S. Charges LockBit Ransomware Developer in Cybercrime Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his role as a developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Panev, 51, was arrested in Israel in August following a U.S. provisional arrest request, and he is currently awaiting extradition to the United States. This action marks a…
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RMM Tools: The New Weapon of Choice for Cybercriminals
Proofpoint researchers have released a report highlighting a concerning trend: the increasing use of legitimate Remote Monitoring and First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/rmm-tools-the-new-weapon-of-choice-for-cybercriminals/
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Phishing campaign impersonating Booking.com targets hospitality sector with malware
Cybercriminals are sending malicious emails to hospitality employees who are likely to work with Booking.com. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/booking-phishing-hotels-malware-campaign
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Microsoft Warns of Hospitality Sector Attacks Involving ClickFix
A cybercrime group named Storm-1865 has targeted hospitality organizations via fake Booking.com emails and the use of social engineering. The post Microsoft Warns of Hospitality Sector Attacks Involving ClickFix appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-warns-of-hospitality-sector-attacks-involving-clickfix/
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Webinar on Demand: Protecting Executives and Enterprises from Digital, Narrative and Physical Attacks
How hyper agenda-driven threat actors, cybercriminals, and nation-states integrate digital, narrative, and physical attacks to target organizations through their executives. The post Webinar on Demand: Protecting Executives and Enterprises from Digital, Narrative and Physical Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/webinar-today-protecting-executives-and-enterprises-from-digital-narrative-and-physical-attacks/