Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Palo Alto Network researchers discovered a new malware, tracked as XBash, that combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. The malicious code combines features from different families of malware such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. ” continues the report.

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Malware Ransomware Cybercrime 111

Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Department of Justice (DOJ) last week announced the arrest of a 55-year-old Latvian woman who’s alleged to have worked as a programmer for Trickbot , a malware-as-a-service platform responsible for infecting millions of computers and seeding many of those systems with ransomware. nl — circa October 2018. 6 in Miami, Fla.

Cybercrime 359

Cybercrime Ransomware Passwords Banking 359

Webroot

APRIL 7, 2021

With investors currently bullish on Bitcoin, is its high value is driving cybercriminals to pursue crypto-generating forms of cybercrime like ransomware and illicit miners? At the same time, the average cost of a ransomware incident is also rising steeply. Not necessarily, says threat researcher and cryptocurrency expert Tyler Moffitt.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Marketing Cybercrime 125

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

The discovery was made by experts at Kaspersky Lab, the campaign has been ongoing since at least November 2018, Kaspersky Lab reports. The group is considered responsible for the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, a string of SWIFT attacks in 2016, and the Sony Pictures hack. SecurityAffairs – Lazarus, cryptocurrency).

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising Antivirus 111

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The source code for the KPot information stealer was put up for auction and the REvil ransomware operators want to acquire it. The authors of KPot information stealer have put its source code up for auction , and the REvil ransomware operators will likely be the only group to bid. KPOT source code up for sale! Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Malware Advertising Cybercrime 145

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Unlike ransomware, which is deployed against large businesses that cybercriminals hope can pay hefty ransoms, info stealers can deliver illicit gains no matter the target. Some info stealers dont even require an additional stepthey can take cryptocurrency directly from a victims online accounts. They are wildly adaptable.

Malware 123

Malware Software Passwords Cryptocurrency 123

Krebs on Security

APRIL 7, 2022

and Germany moved to decapitate “ Hydra ,” a billion-dollar Russian darknet drug bazaar that also helped to launder the profits of multiple Russian ransomware groups. In May 2018, the FBI executed a similar strategy to dismantle VPNFilter, which had spread to more than a half-million consumer devices.

Marketing 309

Marketing Energy and Utilities Malware Ransomware 309

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

Experts observed the STOP ransomware installing the Azorult password-stealing Trojan to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and more. The STOP ransomware made the headlines because it is installing password-stealing Trojans on the victims’ machines. ” reads a blog post published by Bleepingcomputer.

Encryption 109

Encryption Ransomware Cryptocurrency Passwords 109

Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

The hackers hijacked the channels to spread cryptocurrency scams, while deleting some of the groups old videos in the process. The attack was largely reminiscent of a 2022 YouTube account hack that repurposed a 2018 interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook to fool viewers into following a separate cryptocurrency scam.

Small Business 83

Small Business Cybersecurity Scams Passwords 83

Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2023

In February 2018, Oxford Biomedica, a large biological research company in Oxford, UK, was hit by a ransomware attack. The post A New Ransomware Scam: Fraud by the Incident Responders appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post A New Ransomware Scam: Fraud by the Incident Responders appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Scams 119

Scams Ransomware Cryptocurrency Risk 119

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The indictment unsealed today charges two North Korean officials, Jon Chang Hyok (31), and Kim Il (27), and expands the charges initially brought against Park Jin- hyok in 2018 by the DoJ. In 2018, the U.S. government as “ FASTCash ” – including the October 2018 theft of $6.1 ” reads the press release published by the DoJ.

Cryptocurrency 113

Cryptocurrency Banking Hacking Ransomware 113

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2020

Ukrainian authorities arrested the members of a cybercrime gang who ran 20 cryptocurrency exchanges involved in money laundering. Police in Ukraine announced the arrest of the members of a cybercrime gang composed of three individuals who ran 20 cryptocurrency exchanges used in money laundering activities.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Digital transformation 140

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

DoJ charges two Iranian men over their alleged role in creating and spreading the infamous SamSam ransomware. Two Iranian men, Faramarz Shahi Savandi (34) and Mohammad Mehdi Shah Mansouri (27) have been charged by DoJ for their role in creating and distributing the dreaded SamSam ransomware. ” reads the DoJ indictment. .

Ransomware 109

Ransomware Encryption Advertising Backups 109

SecureWorld News

MARCH 2, 2021

The Ryuk ransomware strain is making headlines again as a new version has been discovered. Ryuk was first observed in August 2018 as a variant of the Hermes 2.1 ransomware, which was sold on the underground forum exploit.in The new version of Ryuk ransomware. Who are the targets of Ryuk ransomware attacks?

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Malware Healthcare Cryptocurrency 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

BlindEagle adds side-loading to its arsenal In August, we reported a new campaign by Blind Eagle, a threat actor that has been targeting government, finance, energy, oil and gas and other sectors in Latin America since at least 2018. They can find a leaked ransomware variant online, buy ransomware on the dark web, or become an affiliate.

Energy and Utilities 103

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Malware Government 103

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2023

AhnLab, a South Korean cybersecurity firm, has issued an alert about a ransomware attack on Microsoft SQL Servers that are being bombarded with Trigona Ransomware payloads meant to encrypt files after stealing data.

Ransomware 96

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks Banking 96

eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2025

A notorious hacker group known as Golden Chickens is back in the spotlight after cybersecurity researchers discovered two new digital weapons designed to steal passwords, watch every word you type, and target your cryptocurrency. A familiar name behind major hacks Golden Chickens has been active since at least 2018.

Passwords 67

Passwords Malware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 67

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2024

Alexander Vinnik , a Russian national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in operating the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e from 2011 to 2017. Greek Police arrested the Russian national in 2017, and they accused the man of running the BTC-e Bitcoin exchange to launder billions worth of cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency 131

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Hacking 131

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2022

billion worth of cryptocurrency and other virtual assets in the past five years. billion) in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets in the past five years. Cyber security and intelligence experts believe that attacks aimed at the cryptocurrency industry will continue to increase next year. trillion won ($1.2 billion (about 2.7

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Media Government 140

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Organizations have paid more than $600 million in cryptocurrency during 2021, nearly one-third to the Conti ransomware gang. and Australia have published a joint advisory warning of an increased globalised threat of ransomware worldwide in 2021. Last week, cybersecurity agencies from the U.K., added the company. .”

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Malware 98

SecureList

MARCH 3, 2022

Percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked, January – December 2018 – 2021 ( download ). It is also worth noting that in 2021 the vectors of monthly fluctuations (increases and decreases) are the same as those in 2019 and, particularly, in 2018 more often than in 2020. Ransomware. Selected industries.

Spyware 129

Spyware Ransomware Cryptocurrency Phishing 129

SC Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

Today’s columnist, Erin Kennealy of Guidewire Software, offers ways for security pros, the insurance industry and government regulators to come together so insurance companies can continue to offer insurance for ransomware. Insurance claims from cyber/ransomware events have consumed up to 40% of the claims of some insurers’ cyber books.

Insurance 113

Insurance Cyber Insurance Ransomware InfoSec 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Ransomware accounted for over half of all malicious mailings in H1 2019, Troldesh aka Shade being the most popular tool among cybercriminals. The report’s findings reveal that email remains the main method of delivering ransomware, banking Trojans, and backdoors. Half as much malware was distributed through links in 2018.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 98

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2018

On August 7, 2018, a user on the forum of free email service hMailServer posted a copy of the sextortion email he received, noting that it included a password he’d formerly used online. In early June 2018, uscourtsgov-dot-com was associated with a Sigma ransomware scam delivered via spam. Source: Archive.org.

Scams 167

Scams Internet Internet Passwords 167

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Charges against one of the three were first brought in 2018. billion in currency and cryptocurrency and further other strategic interests for the North Korean government. The group’s activities were both “revenge and financially motivated,” sometimes destroying computer systems or deploying ransomware on victim devices.

Hacking 103

Hacking Cryptocurrency Banking Malware 103

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And the targets in this case are widespread: banks, ATMs, cryptocurrency exchanges, online casinos, movie studios such as Sony Pictures, and theater chains such as AMC. government as "FASTCash"—including the October 2018 theft of $6.1 Ransomware and Cyber-Enabled Extortion: Creation of the destructive WannaCry 2.0 sanctions.

Hacking 109

Hacking Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Banking 109

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cybersecurity professionals have long been discussing the role of cryptocurrency in the rise of ransomware attacks. Virtual currency is easy to transfer across country borders, making it the currency of choice for most ransomware gangs. counter-ransomware initiative. Cost of ransomware in the United States.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks Government 86

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The man went on trial in Paris for having defrauded nearly 200 victims across the world of 135M euros using ransomware. In 2017, Greek Police arrested the Russian national Alexander Vinnik and they accused the man of running the BTC-e Bitcoin exchange to launder more than US$4bn worth of the cryptocurrency. million withdrawn.

Cryptocurrency 118

Cryptocurrency Hacking Ransomware Cybercrime 118

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik goes on trial in Paris for having defrauded nearly 200 victims across the world of 135 million euros using ransomware. The Russian man Alexander Vinnik goes on trial in Paris for having defrauded nearly 200 victims across the world of 135M euros using ransomware. million withdrawn.

Advertising 135

Advertising Hacking Cybercrime Cryptocurrency 135

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2021

Note 1- As per the details available to our Cybersecurity Insiders, it all started in March 2018 when the Canadian Company Phantom Secure that offered a highly encrypted messaging app was shut down by law enforcement. To those uninitiated, here’s the story in detail.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Encryption Mobile Ransomware 141

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Australia has agreed with the United States to share digital data that will ease the investigation of cyber crimes that include ransomware attacks, terrorism, cyber extortion, child ab$se and banking related frauds that include crimes involving cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency 125

Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware Cybersecurity 125

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

First news that is trending on the Google search engine is related to a ransomware attack that took place on Germany’s Copper producer ‘Aurubis’. News is out that the world’s second largest producer’s IT systems were hit by a ransomware attack disrupting the digital infrastructure to the core.

Cybersecurity 129

Cybersecurity Media Ransomware Cryptocurrency 129

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2022

The news wave of attacks aimed at cryptocurrency firms, most of them located in the U.S. TrickBot initially partnered with Ryuk ransomware that used it for initial access in the network compromised by the botnet. TrickBot initially partnered with Ryuk ransomware that used it for initial access in the network compromised by the botnet.

Malware 132

Malware DNS Ransomware Passwords 132

Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2020

The group is considered responsible for the massive WannaCry ransomware attack, a string of SWIFT attacks in 2016, the Sony Pictures hack , the FASTCash ATM attacks against banks, and attacks on multiple cryptocurrency exchanges. In 2018, the group employed a wiper in the attack against the Banco de Chile bank in Chile in 2018.

Banking 143

Banking Malware Advertising Hacking 143

Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2019

PewDiePie ransomware oblige users subscribe to PewDiePie YouTube channel. How to get back files encrypted by the Hacked Ransomware for free. Android Trojan Gustuff capable of targeting more than 100 global banking apps, cryptocurrency and marketplace applications. WinRAR CVE-2018-20250 flaw exploited in multiple campaigns.

Cryptocurrency 102

Cryptocurrency Banking Malware Data breaches 102

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

According to a study conducted by se-curity firm Mandiant, the group has been in operation since 2018 and has now been tasked with carrying out both espionage and financially motivated attacks such as credential harvesting and social engineering.

Hacking 105

Hacking Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Manufacturing 105