Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This data may include usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and other sensitive information. They may use various tactics to evade antivirus and other security measures. Bank logs : These are sets of data containing sensitive information about a bank account.

Banking 115

Banking Cybercrime Malware Accountability 115

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. frequently relied on the somewhat unique password, “ plk139t51z.”

Malware 219

Malware Antivirus Cybercrime Hacking 219

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

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

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. Manipulaters advertisement for “Office 365 Private Page with Antibot” phishing kit sold on the domain heartsender,com.

Phishing 221

Phishing Cybercrime Malware Advertising 221

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.

Hacking 193

Hacking Cybercrime Ransomware Government 193

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

emphasized collective action and individual accountability. Instead of relying solely on traditional passwords, consider passwordless methods for added security. These methods eliminate the need for users to remember complex passwords and reduce the risk of password-related vulnerabilities. Protect IT."

Cybersecurity 149

Cybersecurity Cyber threats Authentication Phishing 149

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

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. They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. And guess what?

Scams 99

Scams VPN Passwords Phishing 99

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

One of the major issues surrounds keeping remote workers protected against cybercrime. It is important that your VPN should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) rather than just usernames and passwords. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

Cybercrime 53

Cybercrime VPN Computers and Electronics Firewall 53

Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

As a result, vulnerability to cybercrime is a serious concern. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Next, try to connect to the network and see if you’re prompted for a password.

VPN 98

VPN Antivirus Identity Theft DNS 98

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 106

Ransomware Antivirus Passwords Malware 106

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

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information.

Cybersecurity 93

Cybersecurity Education Cyber threats Passwords 93

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. Implement a policy to update passwords every 90 days. Otherwise, they risk dire consequences.

Phishing 124

Phishing Scams Cybercrime Passwords 124

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. Moreover, almost 43% of employees reported sharing passwords.

Cybersecurity 134

Cybersecurity Data breaches Passwords Education 134

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

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? Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. What was Emotet?

Banking 74

Banking Passwords Malware Password Management 74

IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Financially motivated cybercrime, using malware and phishing , is growing at a rapid pace. Use a unique password and login details: Make sure your banking login details are different from your other online portals or services; it is much safer to have a different password for your bank if a hacker gains access to your device.

Banking 63

Banking Cybersecurity Antivirus Phishing 63

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).

Software 239

Software Phishing Cybercrime Accountability 239

SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

According to a recent report , bots accounted for a staggering 47.4% Personal information, such as credit card details, passwords, and social security numbers, can be harvested and employed for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious endeavors. Stats on bots 1. of total internet traffic in 2022, marking a significant 5.1%

Passwords 73

Passwords Antivirus Identity Theft Internet 73

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2022

The investigation into the incident revealed that threat actor used a public-facing Citrix server as a point of entry, they likely used a valid account to access this server and perform lateral movements inside the victim’s network. The ransomware was employed in a targeted attack against one of the company’s customers.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Encryption Accountability Antivirus 97

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. 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. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 98

Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44 When you update your antivirus software , you make sure it knows about the newest dangers, enabling it to protect your device. IdentityIQ offers antivirus with Bitdefender® Total Security. #2 Your credit card numbers or passwords are protected when entered on that site.

Internet 93

Internet Internet Password Management Passwords 93

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse.

Surveillance 83

Surveillance Technology Accountability Spyware 83

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Below are the recommended mitigations included in the alert: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services.

Ransomware 129

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 129

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Periodically, at least once a quarter, review the security settings of your social media accounts and the apps linked to them. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Be vigilant about duplicate accounts of people you know. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

Firmware 86

Firmware IoT Accountability Passwords 86

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

According to the report issued by the CERT-FR, operators behind the Pysa ransomware launched brute-force attacks against management consoles and Active Directory accounts. “Brute force connection attempts on a supervisory console have been observed, as well as on several ACTIVE DIRECTORY accounts. ” continues the alert.

Government 106

Government Ransomware Encryption Penetration Testing 106

Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

billion spam emails sent every day , phishing is the most common type of cybercrime. The email tells you to click on a link to verify your account details. The message seems urgent , often using phrases like “Immediate action needed” or “Contact us now about your account.” This includes any usernames and passwords you use.

Scams 98

Scams Phishing Identity Theft Banking 98

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. used the password 225948. was used by a Russian-speaking member called Pin on the English-language cybercrime forum Opensc.

Ransomware 230

Ransomware Cybercrime Accountability Malware 230

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware, then a password argument is mandatory during the execution of the ransomware.” ransomware include remote desktop protocol (RDP) exploitation, drive-by compromise, phishing campaigns, abuse of valid accounts, and exploitation of public-facing applications. For example, LockBit 3.0 Operators can also compile LockBit 3.0

Ransomware 81

Ransomware Penetration Testing Encryption Accountability 81

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. To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. Links account for 29%, while attachments—for 71%. rar archive files.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Antivirus Malware Banking 71

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2020

Microsoft is warning of human-operated ransomware, this kind of attack against businesses is becoming popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. Human-operated ransomware is a technique usually employed in nation-state attacks that is becoming very popular in the cybercrime ecosystem. ” continues Microsoft.

Ransomware 115

Ransomware Cybercrime Social Engineering Banking 115

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The advisory also provides mitigations: Implement regular backups of all data to be stored as air gapped, password protected copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Accountability Firmware Antivirus 89

Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2023

The Lemon Group cybercrime ring has reportedly pre-installed malware known as Guerilla on almost 9 million Android devices. A cybercrime group tracked has Lemon Group has reportedly pre-installed malware known as Guerilla on almost 9 million Android devices. The threat actors infected at least 8.9 231 banking malware.

Mobile 86

Mobile Advertising Malware Cybercrime 86

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

ViperSoftX also checks for active antivirus products running on the machine. The script launches the main routine of the malware that installs malicious browser extensions to exfiltrate passwords and crypto wallet data. If all checks pass, the loader decrypts and executes a second-stage PowerShell script. ” concludes the report.

Encryption 87

Encryption Malware Cryptocurrency Software 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Attackers hacked support agent to access Microsoft Outlook email accounts. Gnosticplayers round 5 – 65 Million+ fresh accounts from 6 security breaches available for sale. Gnosticplayers round 5 – 65 Million+ fresh accounts from 8 security breaches available for sale. Million email accounts without permission. Paper Copy.

Computers and Electronics 62

Computers and Electronics Spyware Data breaches Advertising 62