Tag: theft
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Scammers file first, Get your IRS Identity Protection PIN now
The IRS relaunched its Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) program this week and all US taxpayers are encouraged to enroll for added security against identity theft and fraudulent returns. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-file-first-get-your-irs-identity-protection-pin-now/
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AI-Driven Ransomware FunkSec Targets 85 Victims Using Double Extortion Tactics
Tags: ai, cybersecurity, data, encryption, extortion, group, hacker, intelligence, ransom, ransomware, tactics, theftCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a nascent artificial intelligence (AI) assisted ransomware family called FunkSec that sprang forth in late 2024, and has claimed more than 85 victims to date.”The group uses double extortion tactics, combining data theft with encryption to pressure victims into paying ransoms,” Check Point Research said in a new report…
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Green Bay Packers Store Hacked Thousands of Credit Cards Data Stolen
The Green Bay Packers, Inc. has confirmed that its online merchandise store was hacked, leading to the theft of credit card data from over 8,500 customers. The incident, which occurred on September 23, 2024, was discovered nearly three months later on December 20, 2024. An official notification was sent to affected individuals on January 6,…
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Part 15: Function Type Categories
On Detection: Tactical to Functional Seven Ways to View API Functions Introduction Welcome back to Part 15 of the On Detection: Tactical to Functional blog series. I wrote this article to serve as a resource for those attempting to create tool graphs to describe the capabilities of the attacker tools or malware samples they encounter.…
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Turbulence at UN aviation agency as probe into potential data theft begins
Crime forum-dweller claims to have leaked 42,000 documents packed with personal info First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/01/07/icao_data_theft_investigation/
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UN aviation agency ‘investigating’ security breach after hacker claims theft of personal data
ICAO says the incident was allegedly linked to a hacker ‘known for targeting international organizations’ First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/01/07/un-aviation-agency-investigating-security-breach-after-hacker-claims-theft-of-personal-data/
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Russian hackers turn trusted online stores into phishing pages
Tags: breach, credentials, credit-card, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, email, finance, hacker, phishing, risk, russia, service, tactics, theft, threat, wordpressIn a smart campaign, Russian cybercriminals are turning trusted online stores into phishing pages that capture sensitive details through convincing payment interfaces.According to a research by the cybersecurity firm Slashnext, the Russian miscreants have built a WordPress plugin, PhishWP, which creates fake payment pages that look like trusted services, such as Stripe.”WordPress is one of…
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Staten Island Hospital Notifying 674,000 of May 2023 Hack
Data Theft Incident Also Disrupted IT Systems for Nearly a Month. Richmond University Medical Center, a 440-bed teaching hospital on Staten Island, N.Y, is notifying 674,000 people of a data theft that happened 18 months ago. The breach was part of a ransomware attack that disrupted the organization’s IT systems for several weeks in spring…
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IT Giant Atos Responds to Ransomware Group’s Data Theft Claims
IT services giant Atos has responded to the data breach claims made by a ransomware group named Space Bears. The post IT Giant Atos Responds to Ransomware Group’s Data Theft Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/it-giant-atos-responds-to-ransomware-groups-data-theft-claims/
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Users receive at least one advanced phishing link every week
Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats impacting organizations worldwide, according to SlashNext. Credential phishing is raising Credential theft attacks … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/06/phishing-cyber-threats/
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New FireScam Android data-theft malware poses as Telegram Premium app
A new Android malware named ‘FireScam’ is being distributed as a premium version of the Telegram app via phishing websites on GitHub that mimick the RuStore, Russia’s app market for mobile devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-firescam-android-data-theft-malware-poses-as-telegram-premium-app/
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Deepfakes question our ability to discern reality
As deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, their potential for misuse in areas such as cybercrime, misinformation campaigns, and identity theft continues … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/03/deepfake-technology-risks-2024/
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Dozens of Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Millions of Users to Data Theft
A new attack campaign has targeted known Chrome browser extensions, leading to at least 35 extensions being compromised and exposing over 2.6 million users to data exposure and credential theft.The attack targeted publishers of browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store via a phishing campaign and used their access permissions to insert malicious code into…
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Arrest of US Army Soldier Tied to AT&T and Verizon Extortion
Cameron Wagenius Suspected of Extorting Snowflake Customers Over Stolen Data. A serving member of the U.S. Army has been arrested on a two-count indictment tied to the theft and sale of confidential phone records, reportedly tied to the theft of terabytes of data from AT&T, Verizon and other customers of cloud data warehousing platform Snowflake.…
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US Treasury says China accessed government documents in ‘major’ cyberattack
Treasury officials attributed the December theft of unclassified documents to China. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/30/us-treasury-says-china-stole-documents-in-major-cyberattack/
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16 Chrome Extensions Hacked in Large-Scale Credential Theft Scheme
SUMMARY A sophisticated attack campaign has compromised at least 16 Chrome browser extensions, exposing over 600,000 users to… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/16-chrome-extensions-hacked-credential-theft-scheme/
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16 Chrome Extensions Hacked, Exposing Over 600,000 Users to Data Theft
A new attack campaign has targeted known Chrome browser extensions, leading to at least 16 extensions being compromised and exposing over 600,000 users to data exposure and credential theft.The attack targeted publishers of browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store via a phishing campaign and used their access permissions to insert malicious code into legitimate…
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Fake Zoom Meeting Links Lead to Million-Dollar Cryptocurrency Heist
A sophisticated phishing campaign masquerading as Zoom meeting invitations has resulted in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency, as revealed by a recent analysis from blockchain security firm SlowMist. By... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/fake-zoom-meeting-links-lead-to-million-dollar-cryptocurrency-heist/
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DMM Bitcoin $308M Bitcoin heist linked to North Korea
Japanese and U.S. authorities attributed the theft of $308 million cryptocurrency from DMM Bitcoin to North Korean cyber actors. Japanese and U.S. authorities linked the $308 million cyber heist targeting cryptocurrency company DMM Bitcoin to North Korea-linked threat actors. On June 1st, the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin announced that crooks stole 4,502.9 Bitcoin (BTC),…
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Clop ransomware is now extorting 66 Cleo data-theft victims
The Clop ransomware gang started to extort victims of its Cleo data theft attacks and announced on its dark web portal that 66 companies have 48 hours to respond to the demands. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clop-ransomware-is-now-extorting-66-cleo-data-theft-victims/
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Clop ransomware threatens 66 Cleo attack victims with data leak
The Clop ransomware gang started to extort victims of its Cleo data theft attacks and announced on its dark web portal that 66 companies have 48 hours to respond to the demands. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clop-ransomware-threatens-66-cleo-attack-victims-with-data-leak/
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North Korean Hackers Pull Off $308M Bitcoin Heist from Crypto Firm DMM Bitcoin
Japanese and U.S. authorities have formerly attributed the theft of cryptocurrency worth $308 million from cryptocurrency company DMM Bitcoin in May 2024 to North Korean cyber actors.”The theft is affiliated with TraderTraitor threat activity, which is also tracked as Jade Sleet, UNC4899, and Slow Pisces,” the agencies said. “TraderTraitor activity is often characterized by targeted…
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North Korean Hackers Stolen $2.2 Billion from Crypto Platforms in 2024
North Korean hackers are estimated to have stolen a staggering $2.2 billion in 2024, up 21% from 2023. With advanced tactics and increasing sophistication, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has positioned itself as a dominant force in crypto theft, targeting both decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and centralized exchanges to fund its state-sponsored programs.…
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DEF CON 32 Grand Theft Actions Abusing Self Hosted GitHub Runners
Authors/Presenters: Adnan Khan, John Stawinski Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/def-con-32-grand-theft-actions-abusing-self-hosted-github-runners/
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Ascension Notifying 5.6 Million Affected by Ransomware Hack
Missouri-Based Hospital Chain Initially Reported That Attack Affected Only 500. Seven months after a ransomware disrupted its IT systems for weeks, Catholic hospital chain Ascension Health is now notifying nearly 5.6 million current and former patients and employees that the incident – which also involved data theft – potentially compromised their information. First seen on…