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Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never reach out unbidden to users this way. KrebsOnSecurity recently told the saga of a cryptocurrency investor named Tony who was robbed of more than $4.7 million in an elaborate voice phishing attack.
A visual depiction of the attacks by the SMS phishing group known as Scattered Spider, and Oktapus. Some SMS phishing messages told employees their VPN credentials were expiring and needed to be changed; other phishing messages advised employees about changes to their upcoming work schedule. com and ouryahoo-okta[.]com.
Adam Griffin is still in disbelief over how quickly he was robbed of nearly $500,000 in cryptocurrencies. Unfortunately for Griffin, years ago he used Google Photos to store an image of the secret seed phrase that was protecting his cryptocurrency wallet. I put my seed phrase into a phishing site, and that was it.”
Maybe it’s indelicate to celebrate the birthday of a cybercrime blog that mostly publishes bad news, but happily many of 2024’s most engrossing security stories were about bad things happening to bad guys. In case you missed any of them, here’s a recap of 2024’s most-read stories.
Buchanan was arrested in Spain last year on a warrant from the FBI, which wanted him in connection with a series of SMS-based phishing attacks in the summer of 2022 that led to intrusions at Twilio, LastPass, DoorDash, Mailchimp, and many other tech firms. A Scattered Spider/0Ktapus SMS phishing lure sent to Twilio employees in 2022.
The statistics for previous years may differ from earlier publications due to a data and methodology revision implemented in 2024. The year in figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in 2024: A total of 33.3 The year’s trends In 2024, cybercriminals launched a monthly average of 2.8 A total of 1.1
Operation HAECHI V (July-Nov 2024) targeted cyber frauds like phishing, romance scams, sextortion, investment fraud, online gambling, BEC, and e-commerce fraud. Korean and Chinese authorities dismantled a voice phishing syndicate that caused $1.1B in losses to 1,900+ victims. The operation led to 27 arrests and 19 indictments.
Key findings Phishing Banks were the most popular lure in 2024, accounting for 42.58% of financial phishing attempts. Amazon Online Shopping was mimicked by 33.19% of all phishing and scam pages targeting online store users in 2024. Cryptocurrencyphishing saw an 83.37% year-over-year increase in 2024, with 10.7
IT threat evolution in Q3 2024 IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Mobile statistics Targeted attacks New APT threat actor targets Russian government entities In May 2024, we discovered a new APT targeting Russian government organizations.
Between September 2021 and April 2023, the hackers carried out phishing attacks to steal login credentials from employees of 12 companies and individuals. Victims included gaming, telecom, and cryptocurrency firms, with losses reaching millions in stolen cryptocurrency and data from hundreds of thousands of accounts.
.” The attackers, linked to BlueNoroff and past RustBucket campaigns, used fake cryptocurrency news emails and a malicious app disguised as a PDF. SentinelLabs researchers speculate DPRK-linked actors targeting the crypto industry since July 2024 as part of the Hidden Risk campaign. The signature has since been revoked by Apple.”
Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)
Phishing Remains Top Tactic, Fueled by Teams Abuse Figure 1: Top attack techniques in true-positive customer incidents for finance & insurance sector, H2 2024 vs H2 2023 Phishing dominated cyber attacks in H2 2024, accounting for over 90% of incidents across industries due to its simplicity and effectiveness.
One of the most concerning tactics currently on the rise is the ClickFix campaign — a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting unsuspecting Google Meet users. ClickFix campaigns represent a new wave of phishing tactics that emerged in May 2024, aimed at exploiting users of popular software applications.
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2024 Internet Crime Report, marking a record-breaking year in cybercrime. In 2024, law enforcement in India conducted multiple call center raids, disruptions, seizures, and arrests of the individuals alleged to be involved in perpetrating these crimes. billion in losses.
To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. Shoshani Or Shoshani , CEO, Stream Security In 2024, 65% of breaches involved cloud data, highlighting a critical gap in cloud security.
Check Point researchers discovered a new version of the Banshee macOS infostealer which is distributed through phishing websites and fake GitHub repositories, often masqueraded as popular software. In August 2024, Russian crooks advertised a macOS malware called BANSHEE Stealer that can target both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures.
The malware could harvest a huge trove of data from infected systems, including cookies, autofill, cryptocurrency wallets, 2FA authenticators, password managers, and email client information. Gen Digital observed phishing campaigns distributing the Glove Stealer.
Affiliates paid fees to administrators like Ptitsyn for decryption keys, with payments routed via unique cryptocurrency wallets from 2021–2024. The attacks were observed as recently as February 2024, they targeted government, education, emergency services, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure sectors.
LottieFiles confirmed a supply chain attack on Lottie-Player, and threat actors targeted cryptocurrency wallets to steal funds. Several Lottie-Player users reported that their websites began displaying a pop-up, urging visitors to connect their cryptocurrency wallets. of @lottiefiles/lottie-player to npm.
Since 2021, the Crazy Evil gang has become a major cybercriminal group, using phishing, identity fraud, and malware to steal cryptocurrency. “Targeting of Cryptocurrency Users and Influencers: Crazy Evil explicitly victimizes the cryptocurrency space with bespoke spearphishing lures.”
In 2024, our expert observations indicate that commercial advertising for these cryptors have indeed gained momentum. Verdict: prediction fulfilled “Loader” malware services will continue to evolve As anticipated, the supply for the “loader” malware family has been constant in 2024.
Threat actors behind Phobos attacks were observed gaining initial access to vulnerable networks by leveraging phishing campaigns. In March 2024, US CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC issued a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) to warn of attacks involving Phobos ransomware variants such as Backmydata , Devos, Eight, Elking, and Faust.
CISA adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Hackers target critical flaw CVE-2024-10914 in EOL D-Link NAS Devices China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S.
LottieFiles confirmed a supply chain attack on Lottie-Player, and threat actors targeted cryptocurrency wallets to steal funds. Several Lottie-Player users reported that their websites began displaying a pop-up, urging visitors to connect their cryptocurrency wallets. of @lottiefiles/lottie-player to npm.
Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. In phishing attacks, there never is a genuine problem with a users account, and there never is a real request for information from the company.
In 2024, human-centric security strategies will become increasingly important. Talent Shortage The cybersecurity talent shortage shows no signs of abating in 2024. Ransomware Still Reigns Supreme Ransomware attacks continue to plague organizations globally, and 2024 will be no different.
Hackers stole millions of dollars from Uganda Central Bank International Press Newsletter Cybercrime INTERPOL financial crime operation makes record 5,500 arrests, seizures worth over USD 400 million Hackers Stole $1.49 Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too Dozens of Countries Hit in Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign, Top U.S.
Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. This increase is likely driven by high employee turnover and easy access to phishing kits. Our latest investigation revealed the same trend.
Avoid odd payment requests: Scammers often ask for payments via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Report suspicious activity: Forward scam emails to phishing@paypal.com and contact law enforcement if you’ve been scammed. billion in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , the stakes have never been higher.
On May 13, 2024, our consumer-grade product Kaspersky Total Security detected a new Manuscrypt infection on the personal computer of a person living in Russia. According to the blog, Microsoft had also been tracking the campaign and associated websites since February 2024.
Cryptocurrency isnt just a buzzword anymore. By December 2024, the number of global cryptocurrency owners reached approximately 659 million, marking a 13% increase from January 2024. Phishing attacks are a known threat, where someone might trick you into giving away personal details or private keys.
In 2024 alone, employment scams reported to the FBI made fraudsters over $264 million. The FTC recorded 20,000 cases in the first half of 2024 alone, versus 5,000 in the whole of 2023. Against this backdrop, it’s understandable why many of us are looking for a side hustle or for even a new, better-paid job.
Text scams, also known as smishing (SMS + phishing ), are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2024, consumers lost $470 million to scams that started with text messages. Its common for these cybercriminals to try and con you into a fraudulent investment like a cryptocurrency scam.
As the report starkly states: "The three primary ways in which attackers access an organization are stolen credentials, phishing and exploitation of vulnerabilitiesacross every single industry." Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. Threat actors aren't brute-forcing their way inthey're logging in through the front door.
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans lost $470 million to text scams in 2024. Poor grammar (a common giveaway in phishing scams). In addition to detecting unpaid toll scams, the system can flag messages related to cryptocurrency fraud, fake tech support offers, and gift card scams.
The group’s affiliates gain access to victims using phishing campaigns to steal credentials and exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities. Notably, they target CVE-2024-1709 (ScreenConnect authentication bypass) and CVE-2023-48788 (Fortinet EMS SQL injection) to infiltrate systems.
At the beginning of 2024, several cybersecurity vendors published reports on Angry Likho. Technical details Initial attack vector The initial attack vector used by Angry Likho consists of standardized spear-phishing emails with various attachments. All these emails (and others like them in our collection) date back to April 2024.
CISA adds Aviatrix Controllers vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog ESET detailed a flaw that could allow a bypass of the Secure Boot in UEFI systems Russia-linked APT Star Blizzard targets WhatsApp accounts Prominent US law firm Wolf Haldenstein disclosed a data breach Clop Ransomware exploits Cleo File Transfer flaw: dozens (..)
Key Findings 2024 was the year cyber threats got quicker. Our research reveals 2024 saw a 22% increase in attack speed compared to 2023, with the fastest incident achieving lateral movement in just 27 minutes. Among the 2024 hands-on-keyboard incidents we analyzed, 50% of them used valid or exposed credentials for initial access.
Between September 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, threat actors ramped up efforts to exploit this sector through spearphishing, impersonation campaigns, ransomware, and vulnerabilities in external remote services. Another 5% of phishing emails carried malware, often infostealers that extract saved credentials from browsers.
Specifically, they can modify cryptocurrency wallet addresses during transfer attempts, replace links in browsers, send arbitrary text messages and intercept replies, and steal login credentials for messaging and social media apps. The downloaded payload attempts to steal the victim’s cryptocurrency using various methods.
And in 2024, one malicious program in particular is responsible for the lions share of info stealer activityracking up 70% of known info stealer detections on Mac. Some info stealers dont even require an additional stepthey can take cryptocurrency directly from a victims online accounts. They are wildly adaptable.
. “In the Florida case, Urban was accused of stealing at least $800,000 in cryptocurrency from five different victims between August 2022 and March 2023.” Urban admitted to exporting stolen data and helping run sophisticated phishing and fraud operations across multiple states. In January 2024, U.S.
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