Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

An entrepreneur and virtual currency investor is suing AT&T for $224 million, claiming the wireless provider was negligent when it failed to prevent thieves from hijacking his mobile account and stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. A copy of his complaint is here (PDF). ” AN ‘IDENTITY CRISIS’?

Mobile 229

Mobile Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication 229

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

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. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 86

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 86

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself.

Phishing 89

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 89

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Group-IB assisted Paxful, an international peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace, in countering web-bot and social engineering attacks. Group-IB Secure Portal also managed to identify over 100,000 accounts with three or more logins from the same device. About Group-IB.

Cryptocurrency 58

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering eCommerce Engineering 58

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cryptocurrency prices were dropping from the end of 2021 and throughout the first half of 2022. Although finance experts and retail investors estimate crypto to have a solid chance of recovery in the long term, at the time of writing this report the prices remain low. In fact, cybercriminals hunting for crypto can target anyone.

Cryptocurrency 105

Cryptocurrency Malware Software Ransomware 105

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% The lockdowns have made on-demand retail and mCommerce a permanent fixture among Australian users who share their transaction details without any qualms. Unidentified attackers are on the prowl, targeting unsuspecting users with easy scams.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

For the purposes of this report, “financial malware” refers to malicious software targeting entities within the financial services sector, including online banking, payment systems, e-money services, online stores and cryptocurrency services. A phishing login and account verification page imitating a U.S. share for banking.

Banking 93

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 93

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In fact, from January through the end of October, Kaspersky detected more than 2,300 fraudulent global resources aimed at 85,000 potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining.

Cryptocurrency 103

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 103

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. A single bitcoin is trading at around $45,000.

Cryptocurrency 233

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 233

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The industries affected included everything from IT to retail, from oil and gas to healthcare. It could be compromised directly or by hacking the account of someone with access to the website management. Buying traffic for malicious sites has transformed into buying data — access to different organizations, account information, etc.

Cybercrime 136

Cybercrime Banking Malware Ransomware 136

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Earlier this month, customers of the soccer jersey retailer classicfootballshirts.co.uk The messages addressed customers by name and referenced past order numbers and payment amounts tied to each account. From there, the attackers can reset the password for any online account that allows password resets via SMS.

Passwords 356

Passwords Password Management Phishing Scams 356

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Crooks are exploiting the popularity of Elon Musk and a series of hacked verified Twitter accounts to implement a new fraud scheme. Crooks are exploiting the popularity of Elon Musk and a series of hacked verified Twitter accounts (i.e. in a simple as effective scam scheme. in a simple as effective scam scheme.

Scams 75

Scams Accountability Advertising Cryptocurrency 75

CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

These scams exploit the fact that many businesses and organizations use cell phones to identify individuals for a host of accounts aside from mobile phone service. These proposed rules address the growing scourge of so-called SIM swapping and port-out fraud. To read this article in full, please click here

Retail 116

Retail Cryptocurrency Scams Banking 116

Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

Some estimates of the damages exceed one billion dollars, taking into account data loss, service outages, disrupted operations, and recovery. Key Information About Ransomware Ransomware is in the top-five threats in all fields and the second biggest cybersecurity threat in the retail business. But how does ransomware work?

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Backups 59

Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

Example: Online retailer: “Looking for running shoes? Part 2: AI and the need for vigilance in our digital lives The rise of AI scams 1. Imagine receiving a phone call from a seemingly genuine bank manager, requesting sensitive account details for “security verification.” We need your account details for security verification.”

Energy and Utilities 84

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Banking 84