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

Cryptocurrency 129

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Media Government 129

Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Social networks are constantly battling inauthentic bot accounts that send direct messages to users promoting scam cryptocurrency investment platforms. The messages said recipients had earned an investment credit at a cryptocurrency trading platform called moonxtrade[.]com. In May 2020, Zipper told another Lolzteam member that quot[.]pw

Scams 239

Scams DDOS Cryptocurrency Accountability 239

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In October 2020, the US Justice Department charged a Ukrainian national, Mark Sokolovsky (28), with computer fraud for allegedly infecting millions of computers with the Raccoon Infostealer. The man was held in the Netherlands, and he was charged for his alleged role in the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Hacking 98

Krebs on Security

MARCH 7, 2022

The candid messages revealed how Conti evaded law enforcement and intelligence agencies , what it was like on a typical day at the Conti office , and how Conti secured the digital weaponry used in their attacks. This final post on the Conti conversations explores different schemes that Conti pursued to invest in and steal cryptocurrencies.

Ransomware 214

Ransomware Cryptocurrency DDOS Scams 214

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Organizations have paid more than $600 million in cryptocurrency during 2021, nearly one-third to the Conti ransomware gang. According to a report published by the blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, organizations have paid $602 million in cryptocurrency during 2021. Last week, cybersecurity agencies from the U.K., added the company.

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Malware 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Australian Federal Police reported that an Australian man and a man based in the US will appear in court, following the international investigation that began in 2020. When informed that the target had significant cryptocurrency and project files, Chakhmakhchyan agreed to sell the Hive RAT. ” reported the DoJ.

Computers and Electronics 113

Computers and Electronics Advertising Cryptocurrency Malware 113

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2021

Last week, French authorities have seized the dark web marketplace Le Monde Parallèle, it is another success of national police in the fight against cybercrime. French authorities seized the dark web marketplace Le Monde Parallèle, the operation is another success of national police in the fight against cybercrime activity in the dark web.

Cybercrime 144

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Threat actors execute malicious scripts to deploy Monero cryptocurrency miners, perform container-to-host escape using well-known techniques, and scan the Internet for exposed ports from other compromised containers. The TeamTNT botnet is a crypto-mining malware operation that has been active since April 2020 and that targets Docker installs.

Cryptocurrency 103

Cryptocurrency Malware Cybercrime Architecture 103

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2021

The TeamTNT cybercrime group has improved its Linux cryptocurrency miner by implementing open-source detection evasion capabilities. The TeamTNT cybercrime group has upgraded their Linux cryptocurrency miner by adding open-source detection evasion capabilities, AT&T Alien Labs researchers warn.

Cryptocurrency 124

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime DNS Malware 124

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2022

Experts linked the C2 infrastructure behind an the Abcbot botnet to a cryptocurrency-mining botnet attack that was uncovered in December 2020. Experts linked the infrastructure used by the Abcbot DDoS botnet to the operations of a cryptocurrency-mining botnet that was uncovered in December 2020.

Cryptocurrency 92

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Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2023

In December 2020, SHARP stole gigabytes of data from the company, then he posed as an anonymous hacker that was offering support to the company to recover the stolen files and identify the alleged flaw exploited in the alleged security incident. “In December 2020, SHARP secretly stole gigabytes of Company-1’s data.

Marketing 95

Marketing Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Hacking 95

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Microsoft warns of Vietnam-linked Bismuth group that is deploying cryptocurrency miner while continues its cyberespionage campaigns. Researchers from Microsoft reported that the Vietnam-linked Bismuth group, aka OceanLotus , Cobalt Kitty , or APT32 , is deploying cryptocurrency miners while continues its cyberespionage campaigns.

Cryptocurrency 97

Cryptocurrency Antivirus Manufacturing Government 97

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

AquaSec researchers observed the cybercrime gang TeamTNT hijacking servers to run Bitcoin solver since early September. In the first week of September, AquaSec researchers identified at least three different attacks targeting their honeypots, the experts associated them with the cybercrime gang TeamTNT. ” concludes the report.

Encryption 97

Encryption Cybercrime Hacking Malware 97

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation is issuing this announcement to inform mobile carriers and the public of the increasing use of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swapping by criminals to steal money from fiat and virtual currency accounts.” ” reads the Publish Service Announcement published by the IC3.

Mobile 95

Mobile Cryptocurrency Authentication Accountability 95

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2021

The US agency identified $590 million in ransomware-related SARs, +42 compared to 2020, “FinCEN identified $590 million in ransomware-related SARs, a 42 percent increase compared to a total of $416 million for all of 2020. ” reads the report published by FinCEN. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Hacking Cybercrime 111

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Experts at Check Point Research have monitored the resurgence of the Phorpiex botnet, an old threat that was involved in sextortion spam campaigns , crypto-jacking, cryptocurrency clipping (substituting the original wallet address saved in the clipboard with the attacker’s wallet address during a transaction) and ransomware attacks in the past.

Cryptocurrency 97

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Malware Hacking 97

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Europol investigators revealed that the cybercrime organization stole more than $100 million worth of cryptocurrency using SIM Swapping attacks. The National Crime Agency revealed that the SIM swapping attacks targeted numerous victims throughout 2020, including well-known influencers, sports stars, musicians, and their families.

Cybercrime 85

Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication 85

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

3 (@pancak3lullz) October 15, 2020. KPOT Stealer is a “stealer” malware that focuses on exfiltrating account information and other data from web browsers, instant messengers, email, VPN, RDP, FTP, cryptocurrency, and gaming software. #KPOT source code up for sale! pic.twitter.com/fJ3BwlaHsR — ??????3

Ransomware 141

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Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2023

. “Through analysis of the seized server, law enforcement identified records of the narcotics sales facilitated by Monopoly, financial records documenting cryptocurrency payments on Monopoly, an online forum associated with Monopoly, communications from the Monopoly operator to vendors, commission payment invoices and more.

Marketing 89

Marketing Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Hacking 89

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

The source code of Cerberus was released in September 2020 on underground hacking forums after its operators failed an auction. is able to steal credentials for financial and cryptocurrency apps included in the list of targeted apps that are sent by the C2. The researchers also shared indicators of compromise (IoCs) for this version.

Banking 141

Banking Malware Cybercrime Phishing 141

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The group defrauded investors through a pseudo-investment scheme in cryptocurrencies and securities, the investigation began in 2020. The investors were tricked into initiating a series of fake investments.

Cryptocurrency 95

Cryptocurrency Mobile Hacking Cybercrime 95

Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to DoJ, ShinyHunters posted sales of hacked data from more than 60 companies between April 2020 and July 2021. He stole people’s cryptocurrency. ShinyHunters leaked the stolen data on multiple dark web forums, including RaidForums, EmpireMarket, and Exploit. Raoult’s motive was pure greed. He sold hacked data.

Identity Theft 109

Identity Theft Hacking Cryptocurrency Advertising 109

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2021

The TeamTNT botnet is a crypto-mining malware operation that has been active since April 2020 and that targets Docker installs. The activity of the TeamTNT group has been detailed by security firm Trend Micro, but in August experts from Cado Security discovered that that botnet is also able to target misconfigured Kubernetes installations.

Cryptocurrency 132

Cryptocurrency Malware Internet Internet 132

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

According to the press release published by the Department of State , the Lockbit ransomware operators carried out over 2,000 attacks against victims worldwide since January 2020. LockBit ransomware attacks have resulted in ransom payments exceeding $144 million for recovery. reads the press release published by DoJ.

Energy and Utilities 93

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Financial Services 93

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2020

Europol announced another success in the fight against cybercrime, today it has arrested five Polish hackers who were members of the Infinity Black hacking group. On 29 April 2020, the Polish National Police (Policja) raided six locations in five Polish regions and arrested the five alleged members of the hacking group InfinityBlack.

Computers and Electronics 73

Computers and Electronics Hacking Cryptocurrency Accountability 73

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In wider action coordinated by Europol, two LockBit actors have been arrested this morning in Poland and Ukraine, over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group have been frozen.” on January 5, 2020. LockBit is a prominent ransomware operation that first emerged in September 2019.

Energy and Utilities 105

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Financial Services 105

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2021

However, experts pointed out that the botnet uses more than 20 cryptocurrencies in total, for this reason the total financial gains could be greater than $24M. Avast researchers reported that since 2019, MyKings operators have amassed at least $24 million in the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.

Cryptocurrency 107

Cryptocurrency Encryption Malware Hacking 107

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2021

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Data breaches 68

Data breaches Data collection Ransomware Hacking 68

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to the investigators, between at least April 2020 and July 2022, the man used at least two cryptocurrency exchange services to launder his illicit proceeds. In June, the man was extradited to the U.S. to face drug trafficking charges. The police conducted a search of his residence and vehicle, seizing electronics and cash.

Marketing 112

Marketing Cryptocurrency Hacking Cybercrime 112

Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2021

It is interesting to tone that the phishing attacks against cryptocurrency targets broke 2 per for the first time, a circumstance that demonstrates the growing interest of cybercrime in targeting users attracted by the raise of the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

Phishing 107

Phishing Advertising Cryptocurrency Encryption 107

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2021

Attackers are exploiting the ProxyLogon flaws in Microsoft Exchange to recruit machines in a cryptocurrency botnet tracked as Prometei. Attackers are exploiting the ProxyLogon flaws in Microsoft Exchange to recruit machines in a cryptocurrency botnet tracked as Prometei. ” concludes the report.

Malware 68

Malware Cryptocurrency Retail Insurance 68

Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2023

The crypto-miner Kinsing was first spotted by security firm Aqua Security in April 2020, at the time the experts spotted threat actors scanning the Internet for Docker servers running API ports exposed without a password. The Kinsing malware abuses the resources of the Docker installations to mine cryptocurrency.

Malware 95

Malware Authentication Cryptocurrency Internet 95

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In what was a record year for cybercrime, we also saw a record year for investments and mergers and acquisitions. Industrial Security's Importance - Enterprises of all sizes are demanding a different approach to industrial security as threats increase and key infrastructure is tested. billion in gross IPO proceeds.

Cybersecurity 85

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Cryptocurrency Marketing 85

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2021

Crooks have stolen more than $19 million in cryptocurrency assets from Cream Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. Threat actors have stolen more than $19 million in cryptocurrency assets from Cream Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. increase from 2020. DeFi-related fraud continues to rise, as well.

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Hacking Financial Services Marketing 109

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The RedLine malware allows operators to steal several information, including credentials, credit card data, cookies, autocomplete information stored in browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, credentials stored in VPN clients and FTP clients. The service now includes credentials for 441K accounts stolen by the popular info-stealer.

Accountability 137

Accountability Malware Data breaches Passwords 137

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

CISA and FBI warn of Royal ransomware operation Retailer WH Smith discloses data breach after a cyberattack GunAuction site was hacked and data of 565k accounts were exposed Cryptojacking campaign targets insecure deployments of Redis servers Cisco fixed a critical command injection bug in IP Phone Series Threat actors target law firms with GootLoader (..)

Spyware 88

Spyware Data breaches Retail Ransomware 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

ViperSoftX is a JavaScript-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and cryptocurrency stealer that was first analyzed by Fortinet in February 2020. The researchers pointed out that the pace of ViperSoftX’s development is slow compared to other types of information stealers. ” reads the analysis published by Trend Micro.

Encryption 92

Encryption Malware Cryptocurrency Software 92