Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Raccoon stealer was first spotted in April 2019, it was designed to steal victims’ credit card data, email credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data. FBI identified more than 50 million unique credentials and forms of identification (email addresses, bank accounts, cryptocurrency addresses, credit card numbers, etc.)

Identity Theft 93

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Hacking 93

Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2020

US DoJ filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize 280 Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) accounts containing funds allegedly stolen by North Korea-linked hackers. ” The analysis of the blockchain allowed the US officials to follow the stolen funds from two hacked exchange back to the 280 crypto-currency accounts. .”

Cryptocurrency 115

Cryptocurrency Hacking Advertising Accountability 115

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In 2018, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received complaints for 1,611 SIM swapping attacks, while the number of complaints in the period between 2018 e 2002 was 320 causing a total of losses of $12 million. Use a variation of unique passwords to access online accounts. Be aware of any changes in SMS-based connectivity.

Mobile 92

Mobile Cryptocurrency Authentication Accountability 92

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2021

QNAP is warning customers of a new piece of malware dubbed Dovecat that is targeting NAS devices to mine cryptocurrency. Taiwanese vendor QNAP has published a security advisory to warn customers of a new piece of malware named Dovecat that is targeting NAS devices. ” reads the security advisory published by the vendor.

Cryptocurrency 113

Cryptocurrency Firmware Malware Passwords 113

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4

Artificial Intelligence 92

Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Scams Insurance 92

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The botnet was involved in stealing users’ credentials and data, mining cryptocurrencies abusing victims’ resources, and setting up proxies to funnel other people’s internet traffic through infected machines and routers. Botnet operators use to spread the malware via cracked or pirated software and pay-per-install (PPI) schemes.

Backups 111

Backups Advertising Accountability Malware 111

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

builder Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign Hackers stole $160 Million from Crypto market maker Wintermute U.S. builder Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign Hackers stole $160 Million from Crypto market maker Wintermute U.S.

Cryptocurrency 85

Cryptocurrency Data breaches DNS DDOS 85

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. Then a malicious image is downloaded from Docker Hub accounts under the control of the threat actors.

Cryptocurrency 100

Cryptocurrency Malware Cybercrime Architecture 100

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Taiwanese vendor QNAP warns customers of ongoing attacks targeting their NAS devices with cryptocurrency miners. Taiwanese vendor QNAP warns customers of threat actors targeting their NAS devices with cryptocurrency miners. Use stronger passwords for your administrator and other user accounts.

Cryptocurrency 100

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Malware Passwords 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

The malware allows operators to steal login credentials from popular services such as social media platforms and cryptocurrency wallets, then stolen data is sold on cybercrime forums by the operators. CryptBot malware is active since at least 2019, it allows operators to steal sensitive data from the Google Chrome of the infected systems.

Malware 93

Malware Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Media 93

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Europol investigators revealed that the cybercrime organization stole more than $100 million worth of cryptocurrency using SIM Swapping attacks. “This enabled them to steal money, bitcoin and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts. . ” reads the announcement published by the NCA.

Cybercrime 81

Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication 81

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

VPN 107

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 107

Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2022

A victim scans what they think to be a legitimate code but the tampered code directs victims to a malicious site, which prompts them to enter login and financial information.” ” Malicious websites could also deliver malware on the victims’ devices or hijack their payments to accounts under their control.

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Malware Scams 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The Raccoon stealer was first spotted in April 2019, it was designed to steal victims’ credit card data, email credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data. FBI identified more than 50 million unique credentials and forms of identification (email addresses, bank accounts, cryptocurrency addresses, credit card numbers, etc.)

Identity Theft 83

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Cybercrime 83

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2024

.” said Bryan Vorndran, the Assistant Director at the FBI Cyber Division, during the 2024 Boston Conference on Cyber Security. “We are reaching out to known LockBit victims and encouraging anyone who suspects they were a victim to visit our Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.”

Energy and Utilities 107

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Encryption Financial Services 107

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

These files have been identified as variants of the XMRIG cryptocurrency mining software. The join advisory urges organizations that suspect initial access or compromise to assume lateral movement by threat actors, investigate connected systems (including the DC), and audit privileged accounts. Audit domain controllers.

Government 115

Government Hacking Malware Software 115

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2020

which is a Shopify-like platform that has been hosting hundreds of online shops used for the sale of hacked accounts and stolen user data. platform, an automated set-up wizard allowed the owner to upload the products and services offered through the shop and configure the payment process via cryptocurrency wallets. ” “Deer.io

Cybercrime 114

Cybercrime Advertising Hacking Accountability 114

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2021

According to a statement published by the Ministry of the Economy, the French authorities arrested two administrators of the platform and seized various computer equipment, false documents, bank cards and prepaid cards, several thousand euros in cryptocurrency. ” reads the statement.

Cybercrime 143

Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Banking Mobile 143

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

US authorities have indicted two men, Elliot Gunton and Anthony Tyler Nashatka, for hacking the cryptocurrency exchange EtherDelta in 2017. Clearly the access to the CEO account allowed the hacker to breach the company. Gunton tricked a mobile telco’s operator into adding a call forwarding number to Coburn’s mobile account.

Hacking 80

Hacking DNS Cryptocurrency Accountability 80

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

Resecurity has uncovered a cybercriminal faction known as “ GXC Team “, who specializes in crafting tools for online banking theft, ecommerce deception, and internet scams. For the tool to function, the operator must input a list of compromised email accounts to be scanned.

Artificial Intelligence 117

Artificial Intelligence Banking Scams Cybercrime 117

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2021

in cryptocurrency obtained from ransom payments. This case illustrates the FBI’s capabilities and global partnerships in tracking ransomware attackers, unmasking them, and holding them accountable for their alleged criminal actions,” said Special Agent in Charge Michael F. The law enforcement also seized $454,530.19 Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 122

Ransomware Healthcare Cryptocurrency Government 122

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Iran – Government blocks Internet access in response to the protests. Facebook and Twitter warn of malicious SDK harvesting personal data from its accounts. Upbit cryptocurrency exchange hacked, crooks stole $48.5

Advertising 92

Advertising Ransomware Cryptocurrency Government 92

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The ThreatNeedle malware used in this campaign belongs to a malware family known as Manuscrypt, which belongs to the Lazarus group and has previously been seen attacking cryptocurrency businesses.” Next, the attackers logged in to the web interface using a privileged root account.

Malware 94

Malware Cryptocurrency Password Management Encryption 94

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

The content of the message attempt to trick the recipient into scanning the code to verify their account. “Email lures came in the form of updating account security surrounding 2FA, MFA, and general account security. The emails urge the recipient to complete the procedure in 2-3 days.

Phishing 87

Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 87

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP address represents your digital identity online, hacking it not only allows attackers to access your device or your accounts, but it may cause even bigger damage. Your IP or Internet Protocol address is your digital identity on the internet. The need of the time is to be extra vigilant about your security.

Hacking 91

Hacking VPN Internet Internet 91

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 98

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Resecurity identified one of the largest investment fraud networks by size and volume of operations created to defraud Internet users from Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, the European Union, India, Singapore, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the U.S. and other regions. and the U.K

Scams 93

Scams Mobile Marketing Banking 93

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

Frappo” was initially designed to be an anonymous cryptocurrency wallet based on a fork of Metamask and is completely anonymous, it doesn’t require a threat actor to register an account. It provides anonymous billing, technical support, updates, and the tracking of collected credentials via a dashboard.

Phishing 73

Phishing Banking Retail Financial Services 73

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Linux variant has adjusted some features in order to account for the fundamental differences that exist between this operating system and Windows.” ” The man admitted that he gained at least $550,000 from the fraudulent activity, he will forfeit cryptocurrency wallets used to hold the crime proceeds. . and proxx.net.”

Hacking 90

Hacking Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks Advertising 90

Hackology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Firstly, you can send encrypted messages, ensuring that your conversations remain confidential and secure. With the latest update you can store Crypton which is the native cryptocurrency of Utopia ecosystem in your mobile wallet and send / receive CRP right from your wallet. Which was a much awaited feature by the community.

Mobile 64

Mobile Encryption Architecture Cryptocurrency 64

Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2019

If you’re waiting for a flight what better way to pass the time than logging onto your favourite website, checking your bank account or even doing a bit of online shopping? The answer is a virtual private network (VPN) which creates a private tunnel between your device and the internet and encrypts your data. Except there’s a problem.

VPN 86

VPN Encryption Passwords Small Business 86

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2019

The internet connects you with the world. FBI is seeing a significant increase in activity involving sextortion, “a federal crime that happens when an adult coerces a child to produce sexually explicit photographs or video of themselves and then send it to them over the Internet.” Help the #StopSextortion.

Scams 89

Scams Internet Internet Advertising 89

Security Affairs

JUNE 30, 2019

The most popular and widely used are Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Opera. No matter which browser you use there are certain security leaks in each one of them. Malicious web browser can also direct you to unauthorized links while surfing the internet. How to Secure your Web Browser in just 5 simple ways.

Software 104

Software Internet Internet Small Business 104

Security Affairs

JULY 12, 2022

Researchers investigated cloud-based cryptocurrency mining attacks targeting GitHub Actions and Azure VMs. Researchers from Trend Micro published a report that details cloud-based cryptocurrency mining attacks targeting GitHub Actions and Azure VMs and the threat actors behind them. ” states the report published by Trend Micro.

Cryptocurrency 105

Cryptocurrency IoT Software Malware 105

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Trend Micro researchers spotted a piece of Linux cryptocurrency miner, dubbed Skidmap that leverages kernel-mode rootkits to evade the detection. The crypto-miner set up a secret master password that uses to access any user account on the system. ” states the analysis published by TrendMicro.

Malware 81

Malware Advertising Authentication Passwords 81

Security Affairs

JULY 13, 2019

Hackers compromised a Canonical GitHub account, Ubuntu source code was not impacted. Microsoft released Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2019. Parents Guide for Safe YouTube and Internet Streaming for Kids. Hackers stole $32 million from Bitpoint cryptocurrency exchange. A new NAS Ransomware targets QNAP Devices.

Data breaches 50

Data breaches Spyware Advertising Government 50

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Which, from a security perspective, is inexcusable. So much so, in fact, that UK internet service provider TalkTalk was hit with a record £400,000 fine over succumbing to a cyberattack that involved SQLi. If you have a Street Mobster account, make sure to change your password immediately and make it as complex as possible.

Passwords 66

Passwords Accountability Malware Advertising 66