Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

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Computers and Electronics 80

Computers and Electronics Backups Cybercrime Marketing 80

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause a massive wave of poverty, and that invariably translates into more people resorting to crime, including cybercrime. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. Cracking down hard on the cybercrime world.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 104

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. The agents seized electronic equipment, external hard drives and hardware cryptocurrency wallets, all worth around €100 000. ” continues the press release.

Computers and Electronics 74

Computers and Electronics Hacking Cryptocurrency Accountability 74

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. These are attractive aspects that cybercrime groups will be unable to resist. It also offers anonymity to users.

Cryptocurrency 87

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 87

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

Meanwhile, cryptocurrency became a prominent target for those seeking monetary gain. The amount of cryptocurrency-related phishing grew significantly in 2022, and with an endless array of new coins, NFT and other DeFi projects, scammers are continuously duping users. Key findings Phishing Financial phishing accounted for 36.3%

Banking 71

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 71

Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

The recent Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report shows that cybercrime has spiked, leaving hundreds of thousands of victims and costing more than $4 billion. Phishing scams accounted for 241,342 complaints in the report, generating $54 million in total damages. Keep your computer safe and virus-free.

Scams 110

Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing Internet 110

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. How did the contagion stop?

Malware 97

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 97

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. Internal Revenue Service website for months: Anyone seeking to create an account to view their tax records online would soon be required to provide biometric data to a private company in Virginia — ID.me.

Cryptocurrency 233

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 233

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

retail giant Target was battling a wide-ranging computer intrusion that compromised more than 40 million customer payment cards over the previous month. That story about the Flashback author was possible because a source had obtained a Web browser authentication cookie for a founding member of a Russian cybercrime forum called BlackSEO.

Cybercrime 225

Cybercrime Accountability Advertising Computers and Electronics 225

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. This note will provide instructions on how to pay the ransom, usually through difficult-to-trace means like cryptocurrency. Whenever a user uses the infected file, it gives the attacker access to their computer.

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And the targets in this case are widespread: banks, ATMs, cryptocurrency exchanges, online casinos, movie studios such as Sony Pictures, and theater chains such as AMC. million from an Indonesian cryptocurrency company in September 2018; and $11.8 It shows the nation-state's sweeping efforts to steal $1.3 The list goes on.

Hacking 100

Hacking Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Banking 100