SC Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

For the uninitiated, NFTs are unique tokens that accompany original and collectible digital artwork or videos that can be sold or traded as a form of cryptocurrency, with transactions registered on the blockchain. Many of the earlier NFTs involved illustrations of kittens, but they can take the form of just about anything. billion in 2020.

Scams 137

Scams Cryptocurrency Phishing Marketing 137

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware.

Malware 97

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Security firm Group-IB has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 In December 2017, Group-IB published the first report on this group: “MoneyTaker: 1.5

Cyber Attacks 82

Cyber Attacks Banking Cyber threats Phishing 82

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In 2017, password-protected archives accounted for only 0.08% of all malicious objects. Cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to convince users to click on malicious links or extract archives. In 2018, their number grew to 3.6%, while in H1 2019 saw an unusual rise of up to 27.8%. Financial departments at high risk.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 71

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

This application contains a legitimate program called DeFi Wallet, that saves and manages a cryptocurrency wallet, but also implants a malicious file when executed. The OOXML files have an external reference to the attacker’s server and download an RTF document exploiting the CVE-2017-11882 vulnerability. Final thoughts.

Malware 130

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 130

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security told reporters on Wednesday the trio’s activities involved extortion, phishing, direct attacks on financial institutions and ATM networks, as well as malicious applications that masqueraded as software tools to help people manage their cryptocurrency holdings.

Cryptocurrency 273

Cryptocurrency Financial Services Banking Government 273

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Social engineering attacks soon found use in the digital space. 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. One of the first instances was the Love Letter virus of 2000.

Malware 138

Malware Ransomware Antivirus Internet 138

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Many of the contact tracing scams of 2020 similarly followed social engineering scripts that have been used in taxpayer identity theft schemes since the 1990s as well. As with any potential cybercrime, deterrence here will be aided by an awareness of what deepfakes are, how they work, and what they can and can’t do.

IoT 130

IoT Artificial Intelligence Technology Scams 130

SecureList

JULY 29, 2021

In recent operations, the group has focused on cryptocurrency businesses. In this campaign, BlueNoroff used a malicious Word document exploiting CVE-2017-0199, a remote template injection vulnerability. APT groups mainly use social engineering to gain an initial foothold in a target network. Final thoughts.

Malware 140

Malware Phishing Password Management Social Engineering 140

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The agencies have reason to believe cryptocurrency ransom payments from such operations support DPRK's "national-level priorities and objectives". Who can forget WannaCry in 2017, for example, the strain that attacked unpatched Windows systems that remained vulnerable against EternalBlue ? Educate your staff. Patch as soon as you can.

Government 78

Government Ransomware Backups Healthcare 78