Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But the dark web is also associated with illegal activities including the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and illegal pornography, hacking and cybercrime, terrorism, and the sale of stolen data or personal information. Transactions on the dark web are typically conducted using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to maintain anonymity.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. Then, we’ll go over the basic, foundational techniques most scammers find themselves using, such as social engineering and phishing. One particularly potent emergent technology for scammers is blockchain and the related cryptocurrency and NFTs. Social Tactics.

Social Engineering 118

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Scams 118

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

Such was related to a worldwide malware operation known as NullMixer, a controversial and widespread malware delivery maneuver based on SEO poisoning and social engineering technique to lure tech-savvy users, including IT personnel. The module also exfiltrates 2FA secrets from Twilio’s Authy local storage.

Malware 84

Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 84

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Social engineering attacks soon found use in the digital space. The Rise of Ransomware: 2011-2022. The advent of untraceable digital payment methods like cryptocurrency was a boon to hackers looking to extort as much money as they could from their targets without being caught.

Malware 138

Malware Ransomware Antivirus Internet 138

Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

From the first Roomba in 2002 to the first virtual assistant (Siri) in 2011, AI has slowly and steadily penetrated the consumer technology market, often with little comprehension from buyers that artificial intelligence is actually powering the functionality behind their favorite devices.

Cybersecurity 73

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Engineering 73