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Why Malware Crypting Services Deserve More Scrutiny

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Cyber intelligence firm Intel 471 reports that obelisk57@gmail.com was used to register an account on the forum Blacksoftware under the nickname “ Kerens.” In 2010, someone with the username Pepyak on the Russian language affiliate forum GoFuckBiz[.]com .” Crypt[.]guru’s biz and crypt[.]guru

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No SOCKS, No Shoes, No Malware Proxy Services!

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com , a malware-based proxy network that has been in existence since at least 2010. Cached versions of the site show that in 2010 the software which powers the network was produced with a copyright of “ Escort Software.” The various “iboss” email accounts appear to have been shared by multiple parties.

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Giving a Face to the Malware Proxy Service ‘Faceless’

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Flashpoint said MrMurza appears to be extensively involved in botnet activity and “drops” — fraudulent bank accounts created using stolen identity data that are often used in money laundering and cash-out schemes. was used for an account “Hackerok” at the accounting service klerk.ru

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Who’s Behind the ‘Web Listings’ Mail Scam?

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A Twitter account for Web Listings Inc. has posts dating back to 2010, and points to even more Web Listings domains, including weblistingsinc.org. 2010 to a Mark Scott in Blairgowrie, Scotland, using the email address clientnews@reputationmanagementfor.com. finzthegoose.com 2010-08-03 enom, inc.

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How $100M in Jobless Claims Went to Inmates

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Much of this fraud exploits weak authentication methods used by states that have long sought to verify applicants using static, widely available information such as Social Security numbers and birthdays. Many states also lacked the ability to tell when multiple payments were going to the same bank accounts.

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