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From Cybercrime Saul Goodman to the Russian GRU

Krebs on Security

In 2021, the exclusive Russian cybercrime forum Mazafaka was hacked. Launched in 2001 under the tagline “Network terrorism,” Mazafaka would evolve into one of the most guarded Russian-language cybercrime communities. One representation of the leaked Mazafaka database. One representation of the leaked Mazafaka database.

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Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling

Security Affairs

As cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, there has also been growing concern about cybercrime involvement in this sector Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial world, offering new investment opportunities and decentralized transactions.

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White Snake Menace: The Growing Threat of Information Stealers in the Cybercrime Landscape

Quick Heal Antivirus

Introduction The rise of malicious software designed to steal sensitive information has become a significant problem in the. The post White Snake Menace: The Growing Threat of Information Stealers in the Cybercrime Landscape appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

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AlphaLock, Threat Actor Branding, and the World of Cybercrime Marketing

Security Boulevard

Threat actors are not a monolith in their approach to cybercrime. The popular perception is that threat actors steal information for the sake of it, while knowing and accepting that they are doing something wrong. The post AlphaLock, Threat Actor Branding, and the World of Cybercrime Marketing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Global Cybercrime Report 2024: Which Countries Face the Highest Risk?

Security Boulevard

Exploring the cybersecurity rankings of different countries can help us make informed decisions, encourage global cooperation, and work towards a safer digital world for everyone. The post Global Cybercrime Report 2024: Which Countries Face the Highest Risk? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybercrime: Rising Concern to Cyber World

Security Boulevard

As per an article by The Hindu, 50,035 cases of cybercrime were reported in 2020, 11.8% of cybercrimes were of fraud. Every organization or institution has some sort of information or data that needs to be protected. Organizations invest large sums of money to secure that information and data. […].

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Police seized Crimemarket, the largest German-speaking cybercrime marketplace

Security Affairs

German police seized the largest German-speaking cybercrime marketplace Crimemarket and arrested one of its operators. The Düsseldorf Police announced that a large-scale international law enforcement operation led to the seizure of the largest German-speaking cybercrime marketplace.