Identity IQ

JUNE 7, 2021

The recent Verizon Data Breach Investigations report shows that global cybercrime is on the rise. Cybercrime Report Data. The post Cybercrime is on the Rise – Here are Some Easy Ways to Protect Yourself appeared first on IdentityIQ.

Cybercrime 110

Cybercrime Social Engineering Data breaches Antivirus 110

Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

One of Megatraffer’s ads on an English-language cybercrime forum. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. That same email address also is tied to two forum accounts for a user with the handle “ O.R.Z.” user account — this one on Verified[.]ru account on Carder[.]su ru in 2008.

Malware 242

Malware Cybercrime Software Antivirus 242

Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

If you operate a cybercrime business that relies on disseminating malicious software, you probably also spend a good deal of time trying to disguise or “crypt” your malware so that it appears benign to antivirus and security products. This story explores the history and identity behind Cryptor[.]biz ” Crypt[.]guru’s

Malware 219

Malware Antivirus Cybercrime Hacking 219

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They may use various tactics to evade antivirus and other security measures. “Cashout bank logs” typically refer to a type of cybercrime where individuals gain unauthorized access to banking information, often through phishing attacks or hacking, and then use that information to withdraw money or make unauthorized transactions.

Banking 116

Banking Cybercrime Malware Accountability 116

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Security firm Symantec says that hackers have recently been very successful in delivering a nasty gift of malware to unsuspecting users by blasting out emails pretending to be antivirus software updates. If this malware is able to steal the login and password for your business bank account, it will very quickly empty that account.

Cybercrime 66

Cybercrime Small Business Banking Antivirus 66

Krebs on Security

JULY 20, 2021

.” Over the course of his 15-year cybercriminal career, Severa would emerge as a pivotal figure in the cybercrime underground , serving as the primary moderator of a spam community that spanned multiple top Russian cybercrime forums. The government argued that under U.S.

Antivirus 297

Antivirus Cybercrime Identity Theft Scams 297

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. Account Takeover Prevention.

Accountability 105

Accountability Data breaches Passwords Social Engineering 105

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

These services can be used in a legitimate manner for several business purposes — such as price comparisons or sales intelligence — but they are massively abused for hiding cybercrime activity because they can make it difficult to trace malicious traffic to its original source. ” A depiction of the Proxygate service.

VPN 304

VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 304

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Authorities in the United States and United Kingdom today levied financial sanctions against seven men accused of operating “ Trickbot ,” a cybercrime-as-a-service platform based in Russia that has enabled countless ransomware attacks and bank account takeovers since its debut in 2016. companies and government entities.

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Hacking Cybercrime Ransomware Government 193

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

One of the major issues surrounds keeping remote workers protected against cybercrime. In this type of attack, a criminal can gain access to the email account of an important member of an organization and then impersonate them. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

Cybercrime 53

Cybercrime VPN Computers and Electronics Firewall 53

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The government says Snatch used a customized ransomware variant notable for rebooting Microsoft Windows devices into Safe Mode — enabling the ransomware to circumvent detection by antivirus or endpoint protection — and then encrypting files when few services are running. ru account and posted as him.

Ransomware 218

Ransomware Accountability Cybercrime Backups 218

Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

Roughly nine years ago, KrebsOnSecurity profiled a Pakistan-based cybercrime group called “ The Manipulaters ,” a sprawling web hosting network of phishing and spam delivery platforms. ” A number of questions, indeed.

Phishing 221

Phishing Cybercrime Malware Advertising 221

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

ALPHV has been advertising the BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) on the cybercrime forums XSS and Exploit since early December. Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Implement network segmentation.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 107

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

emphasized collective action and individual accountability. Prioritize activating MFA, particularly for essential platforms like email, financial portals, and social media accounts. Maintaining current versions is crucial for optimal security, whether it's your operating system, antivirus tool, browser, or other software.

Cybersecurity 148

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

Following initial access, threat actors were observed exploiting domain controller’ functions by generating new domain accounts to establish persistence. In some attacks, threat actors created an administrative account named itadm. The operators frequently disable security software to evade detection and for lateral movement.

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Ransomware Encryption Antivirus VPN 107

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity briefly profiled “ The Manipulaters ,” the name chosen by a prolific cybercrime group based in Pakistan that was very publicly selling spam tools and a range of services for crafting, hosting and deploying malicious email. One of several current Fudtools sites run by The Manipulaters. Bilal Waddaich).

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Software Phishing Cybercrime Accountability 239

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Because the address comes across as an internal team member, people trust them, ultimately exposing themselves to cybercrime. Business impersonation is increasing exponentially with hackers gaining access to company email accounts. As such, staff must avoid sending personal and sensitive information via email for hackers to steal.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

As a result, vulnerability to cybercrime is a serious concern. Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data. A hacker can use the information they’ve gathered to access your accounts and steal your information.

VPN 98

VPN Antivirus Identity Theft DNS 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

The ransomware identifies user accounts by viewing successful logins in Windows Event Viewer, it also uses a modified variant of the open-source PSnmap Tool. Once the malware has escalated the privileges on a machine, the threat actors use a batch script to uninstall popular antivirus solutions installed on the machine.

Ransomware 127

Ransomware Hacking Data breaches Digital transformation 127

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2021

“A Russian national was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for operating a “crypting” service used to conceal the Kelihos malware from antivirus software, which enabled hackers to systematically infect approximately hundreds of thousands of victim computers around the world with malicious software, including ransomware.”

Antivirus 87

Antivirus Malware Cybercrime Cyber threats 87

Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Cybercrime isn’t just a futuristic Hollywood plotline, it’s a real threat that targets everyone—from wide-eyed kids to seasoned adults and wise grandparents. And don’t reuse passwords across multiple accounts unless you want to throw a welcome party for cybercriminals. And guess what?

Scams 99

Scams VPN Passwords Phishing 99

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2022

Experts discovered malicious Android apps on the Google Play Store masqueraded as antivirus solutions spreading the SharkBot Trojan. “These six applications came from three developer accounts, Zbynek Adamcik, Adelmio Pagnotto and Bingo Like Inc. ” reads the analysis published by the experts.

Banking 88

Banking Antivirus Malware Accountability 88

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts.

Cybersecurity 93

Cybersecurity Education Cyber threats Passwords 93

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

The Latvian expert Ruslans Bondars (37), who developed and run the counter antivirus service Scan4You has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Scan4you is a VirusTotal like online multi-engine antivirus scanning service that could be used by vxers to test evasion abilities of their malware against the major antiviruses.

Malware 92

Malware Antivirus Retail Advertising 92

Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

The ransomware identifies user accounts by viewing successful logins in Windows Event Viewer, it also uses a modified variant of the open-source PSnmap Tool. Once the malware has escalated the privileges on a machine, the threat actors use a batch script to uninstall popular antivirus solutions installed on the machine.

Retail 126

Retail Ransomware Encryption Hacking 126

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Kaspersky researchers discovered an unofficial WhatsApp Android application named ‘YoWhatsApp’ that steals access keys for users’ accounts. “To use the WhatsApp mod, users need to log in to their account of the legitimate app. steals WhatsApp keys, allowing threat actors to take over users’ accounts.

Mobile 107

Mobile Accountability Advertising Antivirus 107

SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

After bringing down Emotet, the FBI asked Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) if there was a way to alert individuals and organizations that their accounts were affected. Change your email account password. How many credentials were harvested by Emotet?

Banking 73

Banking Passwords Malware Password Management 73

Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. Those behind the attack published online screenshots of personal information onto a website called Clop, which ranged from Social Security numbers to bank account information.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Passwords Education Banking 98

Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

“What’s more concerning is that a large portion of antivirus software has proven ineffective against the Meduza stealer binary, either failing to detect it statically or dynamically” reads the analysis published by Uptycs. ” The administrator offers access to the stolen data through a management console.

Password Management 83

Password Management Passwords Malware Antivirus 83

Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

This post examines the activities of Khoroshev’s many alter egos on the cybercrime forums, and tracks the career of a gifted malware author who has written and sold malicious code for the past 14 years. was used by a Russian-speaking member called Pin on the English-language cybercrime forum Opensc. Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev.

Ransomware 230

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This signals a new era of cybercrime where private data becomes prized currency, putting every email address and credit card number at risk. This alliance, with young Western hackers using ransomware provided by a notorious Eastern European group, expands the cybercrime landscape in worrying ways.

Data breaches 72

Data breaches Identity Theft Cybercrime Social Engineering 72

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2019

The crooks used malicious emails purporting to be legitimate from such entities as Western Union, Norton AntiVirus and the IRS to spread the malware. They also activated files that forced infected computers to register email accounts with AOL.” “The defendants registered more than 100,000 email accounts using this method.

Cryptocurrency 91

Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Advertising Accountability 91

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

bat) scripts [T1059.003] for lateral movement, privilege escalation, and disabling antivirus software. Notepad++, RDP Scanner, and 7zip. AvosLocker affiliates were observed using custom PowerShell [T1059.001] and batch (.bat) Threat actors were also observed uploading and use custom webshells to enable network access [T1505.003].

Ransomware 118

Ransomware System Administration Antivirus Malware 118

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Audit user accounts with administrative privileges and configure access controls with least privilege in mind.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 130

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2020

ransomware displays ransom note in innovative way Carnival confirms data breach as a result of the August ransomware attack Google enhances malware protection for accounts enrolled in Advanced Protection Program (APP) Russian Cybercrime group is exploiting Zerologon flaw, Microsoft warns.

Advertising 88

Advertising Antivirus Data privacy Ransomware 88

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. It’s more frequent within the older part of the population, who find even straightforward tasks, like running an antivirus scan, quite tedious. Therefore, even minor mistakes can have critical consequences.

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Cybersecurity Data breaches Passwords Education 134

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The libraries allow stealing Discord access tokens and environment variables from systems running giving the attackers full access to the victim’s Discord account. JFrog researchers have discovered 17 malicious packages in the NPM (Node.js package manager) repository that were developed to hijack Discord servers. ” concludes the report.

Antivirus 89

Antivirus Malware Accountability Firewall 89