Tag: cybercrime
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UN General Assembly approves cybercrime treaty despite industry backlash
The agreement provides a framework for how law enforcement agencies in different countries coordinate on cybercrime investigations and is being touted as a way to reduce the number of safe havens for cybercriminals as well as help developing nations better protect their citizens from digital crimes.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/un-general-assembly-approves-cybercrime-treaty-despite-industry-pushback
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Brazilian Hacker Arrested Hacking Computers Selling Data
A Brazilian man, Junior Barros De Oliveira, has been charged with multiple counts of cybercrime and extortion for hacking into the computer systems of a Brazilian subsidiary of a New Jersey-based company and attempting to extort millions in Bitcoin. The indictment, unsealed in Newark federal court on December 23, 2024, accuses De Oliveira of accessing…
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Ältere leiden am stärksten
Ältere Erwachsene sind seltener als jüngere und Jugendliche von Cyber-Attacken betroffen. Doch die finanziellen Schäden sind bei Älteren erheblich höher. Das gilt zumindest für das Vereinigte Königreich, wie Benjamin Havers, Doktorand in Kriminologie am University College London (UCL), in einer Untersuchung festgestellt hat. In anderen Ländern dürfte es ähnlich sein. First seen on it-daily.net Jump…
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iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android
The mobile threat landscape continues to grow at an alarming rate as cybercrime groups shift their tactics and target mobile devices in the early stages of their attacks, … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/26/mobile-devices-attacks/
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SEO Poisoning: How Cybercriminals Are Turning Search Engines into Traps
Stay protected from SEO poisoning, a cyber threat exploiting search engine rankings to spread malware and phishing scams…. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/seo-poisoning-how-scammers-search-engines-traps/
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FBI attributes largest crypto hack of 2024 to North Korea’s TraderTraitor
The biggest crypto heist of 2024 was conducted by seasoned cybercriminals working on behalf of North Korea’s government, according to the FBI.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fbi-largest-crypto-hack-2024-tradertraitor
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Online Extortion Gang Clop Threatens Cleo Hacking Victims
Cybercriminals Say They Hacked 66 Companies. The Clop cybercriminal group is threatening to make public the companies swept up by its mass hacking of managed file-transfer software built by Cleo Communications. In a Dec. 24 update to its dark web leak site, Clop asserted it has data of many companies who use Cleo. First seen…
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7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Tags: access, ai, alphv, at&t, attack, authentication, breach, business, china, cio, ciso, citrix, cloud, credentials, crowdstrike, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, google, government, group, hacking, healthcare, incident response, infection, insurance, intelligence, international, jobs, lockbit, malicious, malware, mandiant, mfa, microsoft, network, nis-2, north-korea, office, phishing, phone, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, scam, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention.But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies.Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the impact of…
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Patient and Employee Data Exposed in June Ascension Cyberattack: New Details Released
In a recent update, Ascension has provided new details regarding the cyberattack on its systems that occurred earlier this year. The Ascension data breach, which first came to light in June, was the result of a malicious file being downloaded by an employee, allowing cybercriminals to access Ascension’s network. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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AI-driven scams are about to get a lot more convincing
McAfee’s predictions for 2025 highlight emerging threats that consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/24/cybercriminals-ai-scams/
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New FlowerStorm Microsoft phishing service fills void left by Rockstar2FA
A new Microsoft 365 phishing-as-a-service platform called “FlowerStorm” is growing in popularity, filling the void left behind by the sudden shutdown of the Rockstar2FA cybercrime service. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-flowerstorm-microsoft-phishing-service-fills-void-left-by-rockstar2fa/
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792 Syndicate Suspects Arrested in Massive Crypto and Romance Scam: The Rise of Cybercrime as a Corporate Enterprise
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently executed a landmark operation in Lagos, Nigeria, arresting 792 suspects for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. The raid, conducted at an imposing seven-storey building in Victoria Island, sheds light on the systematic infrastructure and advanced methods employed by these fraud networks…
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Maximizing the impact of cybercrime intelligence on business resilience
In this Help Net Security interview, Jason Passwaters, CEO of Intel 471, discusses how integrating cybercrime intelligence into an organization’s security strategy enables … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/23/jason-passwaters-intel-471-cybercrime-intelligence-efforts/
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Cybercriminals Go Mobile: Executives Targeted in Advanced Phishing Campaigns
Cybercriminals are targeting corporate executives with highly advanced mobile spear phishing attacks, leveraging sophisticated evasion techniques and exploiting the inherent vulnerabilities of mobile devices, a new report reveals. In today’s... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cybercriminals-go-mobile-executives-targeted-in-advanced-phishing-campaigns/
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Inside Operation Destabilise: How a ransomware investigation linked Russian money laundering and street-level drug dealing
U.K. investigators tell the story of how examining a cybercrime group’s extortion funds helped to unravel a money-laundering network reaching from the illegal drug trade to Moscow’s elite.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/operation-destabilise-money-laundering-investigation-uk-nca
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Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season
Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season Understanding Cyber Threats During the Holiday Season The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses. Cybercriminals exploit increased online activity and reduced vigilance during this period. Understanding these threats is crucial for effective defense. The holiday season, while festive, presents heightened cybersecurity risks for businesses….The…
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Top cyber attacks of 2024: Lessons from the year’s biggest breaches
The cyber attacks of 2024 were memorable to say the least. This year, cybercriminals targeted critical industries and high-profile organizations, using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/top-cyber-attacks-of-2024-lessons-from-the-years-biggest-breaches/
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Multi-Cloud, Immutable Solutions und Virtualisierungsmigration als Backup-Trends 2025
Die SEP wirft einen Blick in die Zukunft der Backup-Branche. Basierend auf umfangreichem Feedback von Partnern und Kunden benennt der deutsche Hersteller von Backup- und Disaster-Recovery-Software »Made in Germany«, die fünf wichtigsten Trends für 2025. Dazu zählen Multi-Cloud, Schutz gegen Cyberkriminalität und eine hohe Dynamik durch die Suche nach alternativen Virtualisierungslösungen wie Proxmox. Multi-Cloud-Strategien… First…
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How Nation-State Cybercriminals Are Targeting the Enterprise
Combating nation-state threat actors at the enterprise level requires more than just cyber readiness and investment, it calls for a collaborative effort. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/how-nation-state-cybercriminals-target-enterprise
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US unseals complaint against Russian-Israeli accused of working for LockBit
Rostislav Panev is facing 40 counts for allegedly working for the cybercrime group as a software developer from 2019 up until February 2024, the same month that law enforcement disrupted the LockBit scheme by seizing its darknet website and infrastructure.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-unseals-lockbit-complaint-israel
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AI is becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals
AI changes how organizations look at cybersecurity GenAI is compromising security while promising efficiency This article highlights key findings from 2024 reports on AI and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/20/ai-technologies-challenges-2024/
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Healthcare in the Cross Hairs: Cybercriminals Have Found Another High-Value Target
Here at ColorTokens, we’ve recently been engaged with a leading cancer center to improve its cybersecurity posture. After phase one of the deployment, they shared with us that the benefit they derived is gaining the peace of mind that their “critical digital operations have the resilience they need to continue to seamlessly deliver patient care……
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New Mobile Phishing Targets Executives with Fake DocuSign Links
Cybercriminals are using advanced techniques to target executives with mobile-specific phishing attacks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/mobile-phishing-executives-fake-docusign-links/
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US eyes ban on TP-Link routers amid cybersecurity concerns
Tags: attack, business, china, compliance, computer, corporate, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, ddos, defense, espionage, exploit, flaw, government, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, microsoft, network, risk, router, technology, threat, vulnerability, wifiThe US government is investigating TP-Link, a Chinese company that supplies about 65% of routers for American homes and small businesses, amid concerns about national security risks. Reports suggest these routers have vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to compromise sensitive enterprise data.Investigations by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice Departments indicate that the routers may have been…
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BADBOX Botnet Hacked 74,000 Android Devices With Customizable Remote Codes
BADBOX is a cybercriminal operation infecting Android devices like TV boxes and smartphones with malware before sale, which are often sold through reputable retailers and pose a significant threat to users due to their pre-installed malicious software, making detection challenging. It previously thought eradicated has resurfaced with a significantly expanded reach, infecting over 192,000 Android…
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Raccoon Stealer malware operator gets 5 years in prison after guilty plea
Ukrainian national Mark Sokolovsky was sentenced today to five years in prison for his involvement in the Raccoon Stealer malware cybercrime operation. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/raccoon-stealer-malware-operator-gets-5-years-in-prison-after-guilty-plea/
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A new ransomware regime is now targeting critical systems with weaker networks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, control, corporate, credentials, cybercrime, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, fortinet, group, infrastructure, law, lockbit, malware, mfa, network, ransomware, risk, tactics, usa, vmware, vpn, vulnerability, zyxelThe year 2024’s ransomware shake-up, fueled by law enforcement crackdowns on giants like LockBit, has shifted focus to critical operations, with major attacks this year hitting targets like Halliburton, TfL, and Arkansas water plant.A Dragos study for the third quarter of 2024 highlighted a surge in activity from new groups like RansomHub, Play, and Fog,…
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Cybercriminals Exploit Google Calendar and Drawings in Phishing Campaigns
Attackers are ingeniously exploiting Google Calendar and Google Drawings in phishing campaigns, targeting unsuspecting individuals and organizations. Leveraging the inherent trust in Google’s widely used tools, cybercriminals are successfully deceiving users into revealing sensitive information and compromising their accounts. Google Calendar: A Trusted Tool Turned Target Google Calendar, a widely used scheduling tool with over…
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Consumers wrongly attribute all data breaches to cybercriminals
Breaches in 2024 had less impact on consumers’ trust in brands compared to the previous year (a 6.5% decrease from 62% in 2023 to 58% in 2024), according to a recent Vercara … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/18/data-breach-consumers-trust/