SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

During the reporting period, Emotet evolved into a botnet, increased its activity, and initiated new localized spam campaigns with spear-phishing functionality to install ransomware or steal information.". Unfortunately, if potential ransomware targets are known to be insured, the attackers assume that they will most probably be paid.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Phishing tactics were used to steal data from the think tanks and professors as the criminals were using the name of People Power Party Chief or the head of Korea National Diplomatic Academy to trap victims. More details about the ransomware group involved in the incident will be updated after confirmation!

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I held this position from 2000 through 2014, during which time Windows emerged as a prime target for both precocious script kiddies and emerging criminal hacking rings. Byron: Phishing, pretexting, SMS toll fraud, baiting and tailgating are among the common tactics used by cybercriminals. What drew you to this field?

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Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

Far from being jealously guarded assets with Fort Knox-level security, a new study of Forbes Global 2000 Companies suggests many domain names are imminently hackable. A recent domain hijack of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck.com was used to spoof the company in a spear-phishing campaign.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2023

Pay rate ($2000 and up) to be fixed after successful test assignment and interview Fully REMOTE, 5 days/week, Sat and Sun off. For instance, we discovered several ads seeking a developer for a well-known Russian bank and mentioning a legally executed contract and voluntary health insurance.

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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

Since the IC3 was created in 2000, it has consistently shined a light on forms of cybercrime – some new and evolving, others belligerently persistent – and has made laudable strides in stopping the fraudulent transfer of funds whenever possible. The ever-present phishing challenge. Security pros know better. Tips for security leaders.

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