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The Origins and History of the Dark Web

Identity IQ

Transactions on the dark web are typically conducted using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to maintain anonymity. Transactions on the dark web are often carried out with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, which are unregulated and difficult to trace back to the user. From 2011 to 2013, the Silk Road hosted 1.2 billion in value.

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The Scammers’ Playbook: How Cybercriminals Get Ahold of Your Data

eSecurity Planet

Often, a scammer will simply target the people in a company and fool them into giving up their personal details, account passwords, and other sensitive information and gain access that way. Then, we’ll go over the basic, foundational techniques most scammers find themselves using, such as social engineering and phishing.

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Updates from the MaaS: new threats delivered through NullMixer

Security Affairs

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.

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The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

eSecurity Planet

The document contained a list of pornographic sites, along with passwords for access to said sites and would then spread itself and its NSFW content by emailing the first 50 people in the victim’s contact list. Social engineering attacks soon found use in the digital space. The Rise of Ransomware: 2011-2022.

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ChatGPT: Cybersecurity friend or foe?

Malwarebytes

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.