Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Ransomware was a relatively obscure form of malware until the early 2010s , but it has increased in scope and the amount of damage it has caused year after year, aided by a proliferation of botnets , cryptocurrencies , and sophisticated criminal enterprises. An artificially generated “person.” Source: ThisPersonDoesNotExist.com?????.

IoT 130

IoT Artificial Intelligence Technology Scams 130

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Warning signs. Computer worms.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Pentester Academy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Introduction In May 2017, a worldwide ransomware attack infamously known as WannaCry was set in motion. This ransomware made use of the EternalBlue , an exploit of Microsoft’s implementation of their SMB protocol, released by The Shadow Brokers hacker group in April 2017, to gain access to remote Windows machines in most cases.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Banking 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Oftentimes this is credential data, but it can be any data that may have financial value to an adversary; this includes paid online service accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, instant messenger, or email contacts lists, etc. Key Mystic Stealer functions include its ability to extract data from web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Password Management Malware DNS 52

Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2022

Pavel Vrublevsky , founder of the Russian payment technology firm ChronoPay and the antagonist in my 2014 book “ Spam Nation ,” was arrested in Moscow this month and charged with fraud. In February 2017, Horohorin was released after serving four years in a U.S.

Banking 193

Banking Marketing DDOS Risk 193

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. In 2017, more than 300,000 WordPress websites were affected by a malicious plugin that allowed an attacker to place embedded hidden links on victim websites. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

For access to the decryption key, the victim must make prompt payment, often in cryptocurrency shielding the attacker’s identity. Once your micro-perimeters surround your most sensitive segments, there’s a need for ongoing monitoring and adaptive technology. Without external backups or rollback technology, recovery is impossible.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. It stole credentials for various financial systems including online banking applications and cryptocurrency wallets in Brazil. The year in figures.

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 132

DoublePulsar

MARCH 2, 2020

and we haven’t yet nailed how to implement and secure technology. an antivirus tool which a decade ago was the laughing point of the security industry, but now sits well regarded as a tool across millions of organisations and home PCs. Back in 2017 I built a SMB honeypot network using Microsoft OMS (RIP)?—?this Investment.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Software Antivirus CISO 52

Spinone

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The locker ransomware was more popular years ago, before the mass adoption of cloud technologies and services (like G Suite and Office 365). Ransomware Examples WannaCry was one of the major headliners in 2017. Petya was a reason behind many attacks during 2016 and 2017. You have likely heard of some of them.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Cybersecurity Backups Social Engineering 52

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

ECC is used for email encryption, cryptocurrency digital signatures, and internet communication protocols. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proclaimed the need for “responsible encryption” that can be unlocked by technology companies under a court order. It was updated by Chad Kime on December 7, 2023.

Encryption 101

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 101

Elie

MAY 30, 2018

Adversarial inputs include malicious documents designed to evade antivirus, and emails attempting to evade spam filters. A very recent example of such behavior is the rise of abusing cloud services such as Google Cloud to mine cryptocurrencies in response to the surge of bitcoin price late 2017. Data poisoning attacks.

Accountability 107

Accountability Artificial Intelligence Engineering Retail 107

Elie

MAY 30, 2018

Adversarial inputs include malicious documents designed to evade antivirus, and emails attempting to evade spam filters. A very recent example of such behavior is the rise of abusing cloud services such as Google Cloud to mine cryptocurrencies in response to the surge of bitcoin price late 2017. Data poisoning attacks.

Accountability 91

Accountability Artificial Intelligence Engineering Retail 91

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

In Q1 2021, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 91,841 users from ransomware attacks. For now, we can tentatively assume that the growth in cryptocurrency prices, in particular bitcoin, has attracted the attention of cybercriminals and returned miners to their toolkit. Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans.

Mobile 87

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 87