Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Flashpoint said Truniger recruited “pen testers” for a new, then-unnamed cybercrime group, by posting their private Jabber instant messenger contact details on multiple Russian language coding forums, as well as on Facebook. Details after contacting on jabber: truniger@xmpp[.]jp.”

Ransomware 206

Ransomware Accountability Cybercrime Backups 206

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

First identified in 2017 by the security firm Deep Instinct , Mylobot employs a number of fairly sophisticated methods to remain undetected on infected hosts, such as running exclusively in the computer’s temporary memory, and waiting 14 days before attempting to contact the botnet’s command and control servers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

Can you tell us about the Colonial Pipeline breach and how it could have been prevented? Can you tell us about the SolarWinds breach and how it could have been prevented? The SolarWinds software that is used by thousands of federal government agencies and corporations in the US and aboard was hacked.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Social Engineering Phishing 136

The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2020

Or will AI help pivot us to a new, more equitable way of doing things? Law enforcement, for instance, drew criticism for using a controversial facial recognition app — Clearview AI — to surveil citizens turning out to protest the George Floyd murder. This was at the core of what the world leaders discussed in Davos.

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Surveillance Government Accountability Artificial Intelligence 261

Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 2, 2021

It’s a harsh realization we are dealing with more by the day as social media, and a litany of applications and hosted software products invade our daily lives, and in the process, our privacy. Follow us - stay ahead. No amount of perfectly timed jokes can replace the harsh realization that washes over the soundstage. SIGN ME UP.

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Data collection Media Mobile Identity Theft 98

SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

If it is necessary to first engage with sales and request an account, we use the contact options provided on the website and wait for a reply, even if we already have contacts at the vendor. It does occur to us that positive reviews are more likely to sell reprints. If a free trial is offered, we take it. Defining value.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2021

For more information please contact: intelreports@kaspersky.com. This research started off with us discovering a suspicious Word document on VirusTotal. It contains an unfamiliar macro and uses novel techniques to implant the next payload. This software is developed by a South Korean software company named Unidocs.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp gained worldwide fame in May 2019, after it was reported that the networks belonging to leading antivirus software companies had been compromised. In just about three years, Fxmsp managed to gain access to corporate networks of 135 companies in 44 countries, including in the US, Russia, Singapore, the UK, and elsewhere.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the screenshot below, the vendor is offering a homebrew DDoS bot complete with a C2 server and software for uploading the malware via Telnet or SSH: See translation Selling Linux IoT bot. From $100 to […] First contact via PM. Various ways exist to monetize Illicit access to webcams. Tested, tried. That is not quite so.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2023

Job posting that offers applicants a test assignment See translation PM us your resume if you’re interested. Software development proved to be the most sought-after skill, with 61% of all ads seeking developers. To inquire about threat monitoring services for your organization, please contact us at dfi@kaspersky.com.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

And in a moment I’ll introduce you to someone who hacks both the cryptographic libraries that are so important to cryptocurrencies but also the software the runs on top of thes e. Vranken: Cryptocurrencies are software which allows people to transact money without a centralized source. All of which speaks to the power of hacking.

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Cryptocurrency InfoSec Software Encryption 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

I’ve known Shanta Nathwani and Matt Graham for some time now, and their passion for Open Source software never ceases to impress me. As the WordPress software and community surrounding it has grown over the past fifteen years, so has the opportunity to build successful businesses while still adhering to the “spirit of Open Source”.

Marketing 98

Marketing Education Software Engineering 98

The Last Watchdog

MAY 29, 2020

Apple and Google are partnering up to bring technology to bear on COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. The tech giants are laudably putting aside any competitive urgings to co-develop a solution that combines mobile operating system, Bluetooth and GPS technologies to help us all get past the burgeoning health crisis.

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Surveillance Healthcare Government Data privacy 147

SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

The most widespread techniques of monetizing cyberattacks include selling stolen databases, extortion (using ransomware) and carding. Countries: US, CA, AU, GB. I work with everybody on a first-come, first-served basis, if my software is already processing someone’s database – wait. Division of labor.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Botnet owners (botmasters) sell access to the victim machines in bulk as a resource that can be monetized in many ways, such as organizing DDoS attacks, distributing spam or, in the case of ransomware, by piggybacking on this initial infection to get a foothold in a potential target. Such offers vary from US$300 to US$5000.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

Similarly, you might see nation states who would perform more disruptive attacks, where they're actually looking at, you know, bringing down infrastructure versus criminal organizations where at the end of the day, their primary driver is monetizing their efforts and making money. What's the first step? LANCE : Step one is freak out.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2023

Unfortunately, at any given point in time, there are thousands of sites that allow users to illegally stream pirated content, and they often manage to devise strategies that allow them to monetize their illegally sourced content with programmatic advertising. DeepSee’s crawlers had observed the site mikerin[.]com

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SecureList

MARCH 7, 2024

Fake resources offering reimbursements closely copied the design of the legitimate websites of tax authorities in the US, the UK, Singapore, France, and other countries. Remember that by installing any software from unverified sources, you risk infecting your device with malware. Cybercriminals took advantage of this in 2023.

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Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Accountability 97