Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The attacks also aimed at carrying out other criminal activities, such as the deployment of ransomware and cryptocurrency malware. They have been also charged with identity theft, access device fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). 35, and Tan Dailin (???),

Identity Theft 107

Identity Theft Advertising Government Technology 107

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2021

billion and authorities observed an increase of more than 300,000 complaints from 2019 (+69%). “In 2020, the IC3 observed an increase in the number of BEC/EAC complaints related to the use of identity theft and funds being converted to cryptocurrency. million in 2019 to over $29.1 billion in losses.

Internet 112

Internet Internet Scams Identity Theft 112

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2022

On Telegram, the Aspertaine/Couch alias frequented several popular SIM-swapping channels, where they initially were active as a “holder” — a low-level but key SIM-swapping group member who agrees to hold stolen cryptocurrency after an account takeover is completed.

Hacking 294

Hacking Media Passwords Identity Theft 294

Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

In January 2019, law enforcement agencies in the US and Europe announced the seizure of the popular xDedic marketplace , an underground market offering for sale access to compromised systems and personally identifiable information. The duo face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Cybercrime Identity Theft Government Hacking 122

Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 7, 2022

Raccoon Stealer has been around since April 2019, and was one of the most prolific information stealers in 2021. It also serves as an easy access point for more advanced hackers and scammers to target specific organizations, or even harvest cryptocurrency. Category Awareness, News. Risk Level.

Social Engineering 105

Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Malware Antivirus 105

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts. T-Mobile offers two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft detection services to impacted customers.

Mobile 123

Mobile Telecommunications Data breaches Identity Theft 123

Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

2019 will be the year consumers start thinking more about cyber hygiene , and the year Congress becomes more proactive in the areas of privacy and cybersecurity. Identity theft has become the third certainty in life after death and taxes, and consumer-friendly solutions to protecting against it will profit nicely in 2019.

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Cybersecurity Identity Theft Passwords Password Management 157

Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

The FBI received a record number of reports last year totaling 791,790, a 69% growth from 2019. billion in 2019 to $4.2 The fraudsters leverage those stolen credentials to establish a bank account for the receipt of stolen funds, which can then be transferred to a cryptocurrency account. billion in 2020.

Scams 110

Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing Internet 110

SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

In 2020, the IC3 observed an increase in the number of BEC/EAC complaints related to the use of identity theft and funds being converted to cryptocurrency. That identifying information was then used to establish a bank account to receive stolen BEC/EAC funds and then transferred to a cryptocurrency account.".

Cybercrime 54

Cybercrime Scams Banking Accountability 54

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The US DoJ charged the suspected Twitter hacker ‘PlugWalkJoe’ with the theft of $784,000 worth of cryptocurrency using SIM swap attacks. Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts.

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Hacking Cryptocurrency Accountability Identity Theft 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. Less common types.

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Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 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. Less Common Types of Malware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 27, 2019

2019 is virtually over and a new year beckons with all the solemnity of the grim reaper for those who don’t have their eyes wide open to the persistent threats we collectively face in the areas of privacy and cybersecurity. . Cryptocurrency miners will continue to get rich off of stolen electricity. The cloud will leak.

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Cybersecurity CISO IoT Insurance 100

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. These concerns were apparently validated by a 2019 incident where deepfaked audio technology was used to scam a CEO out of $243,000.

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