Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

His compromise modus operandi was a combination of breaking into networks run by food retailers, and breaking into networks containing confidential patient records. Foy was able to gain access to many victims’ accounts as they often used the same passwords across more than one account.

Cybercrime 73

Cybercrime Identity Theft Social Engineering Passwords 73

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation is issuing this announcement to inform mobile carriers and the public of the increasing use of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swapping by criminals to steal money from fiat and virtual currency accounts.” Use a variation of unique passwords to access online accounts.

Mobile 91

Mobile Cryptocurrency Authentication Accountability 91

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Luxury retail company Neiman Marcus Group has announced this week that it has suffered a data breach that impacted customer information. Exposed personal information includes names and contact information, usernames, passwords, and answers to security questions associated with online accounts. The security breach impacted 4.6

Data breaches 90

Data breaches Retail Passwords Accountability 90

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The same rules apply to the criminal underworld, where it’s becoming very obvious that information is the top currency – more valuable even than bank accounts and credit cards. According to Kaspersky, social networks are the top target for cybercriminals because they offer so much more than bank accounts and credit cards.

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Data privacy Cybercrime Banking Marketing 52

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 91

Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Scams Insurance 91

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

The US Department of Justice seized the servers and domains of the popular cybercrime marketplace SlilPP. “Slilpp buyers subsequently used those login credentials to conduct unauthorized transactions (such as wire transfers) from the related accounts. . To date, over a dozen individuals have been charged or arrested by U.S.

Cybercrime 112

Cybercrime Accountability Retail Cyber threats 112

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

. “However, VF does not collect or retain in its IT systems any consumer social security numbers, bank account information or payment card information as part of its direct-to-consumer practices, and, while the investigation remains ongoing, VF has not detected any evidence to date that any consumer passwords were acquired by the threat actor.”

Data breaches 113

Data breaches Retail Insurance Passwords 113

Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2018

Hackers claim to have stolen the personal details of almost 20,000 Superdrug customers who shopped online at the cosmetics retailer. The British Superdrug is the last victim of a security breach, hackers claim to have stolen the personal details of almost 20,000 people who shopped online at the cosmetics retailer. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Retail Data breaches Passwords Advertising 43

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2023

Sports fashion retail JD Sports discloses a data breach that explosed data of about 10M customers who placed orders between 2018 and 2020. JD Sports does not hold full payment card data and, further, has no reason to believe that account passwords were accessed.” ” reads the notice published by the company.

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Data breaches Retail Passwords Scams 90

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 19, 2023

The massive transformation to digital engagement, paired with the remote nature of our working lives, has opened the door for new and more relentless types of attacks, like account takeovers, inappropriate access, and fraud. In self-checkout scenarios, retailers face unique challenges since physical fraud can also be a major concern.

Artificial Intelligence 83

Artificial Intelligence Retail Authentication Technology 83

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Retailers around the world are anticipating less foot traffic in their shops this holiday season, with more than 75% of consumers expected to do most of their shopping online due to the pandemic. And if there was any doubt as to this proposition, Black Friday certainly proved the point. Make sure your Wi-Fi networks are secure.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Firewall Internet Internet 130

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2018

” Organized cybercrime gangs that coordinate unlimited attacks typically do so by hacking or phishing their way into a bank or payment card processor. “At a pre-determined time, the co-conspirators withdraw account funds from ATMs using these cards.”

Banking 215

Banking Accountability Retail Phishing 215

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s a good idea to prepare for cybercrime, and whenever possible avoid becoming a victim of it. None of this is to suggest that falling prey to holiday cybercrime is unavoidable or that the potential damage can’t be mitigated, but it is important to educate yourself, friends and family to safeguard the holiday season.

Cybersecurity 191

Cybersecurity Retail Scams Phishing 191

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

But the Secret Service discovered his various accounts at these data brokers and had them shut down one by one. billion in new account fraud at banks and retailers throughout the United States, and roughly $64 million in tax refund fraud with the states and the IRS. “But most people have probably never heard of him.”

Identity Theft 323

Identity Theft Retail Government Banking 323

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Another fashion retailer suffered a data breach, the victim is SHEIN that announces the security breach affected 6.42 The retailer hired a forensic cybersecurity firm as well as an international law firm to investigate the security breach. million customers. ” reads the data breach notification.

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Data breaches Retail Advertising Passwords 79

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2021

We also can’t forget standing administrative privileges and service accounts used by systems, services, and things. Once we spotlight these accounts, we can decide whether the risk they create is worth the value they provide. Next, we need to do a better job of securing the accounts we do need.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Financial Services Accountability Retail 105

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Many of the threats faced by gamers are associated with loss of personal data, and particularly, accounts with various gaming services. Nevertheless, as games offer users plenty of in-game goodies and even feature their own currencies, gaming accounts are of particular interest to cybercriminals. Background. 40) for lifetime.

Accountability 93

Accountability Marketing Phishing Malware 93

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

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

According to security experts at Fox-IT, the ransomware attack is compatible with other attacks carried out by the TA505 cybercrime gang. TA505 hacking group has been active since 2014 focusing on Retail and banking sectors.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Cyber Attacks Architecture Backups 107

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2021

Now for access as a service, you're getting a username and password to a database, or to the back end of the administrative account, to a hospital or to a bank. This specific variety of criminal market offerings is less well known than others, such as the sale of compromised payment cards from retail and hospitality breaches.

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Marketing Ransomware Accountability 98

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

A credit freeze — also known as a “security freeze” — restricts access to your credit file, making it far more difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name. It costs $35 worth of bitcoin through this cybercrime service to pull someone’s credit file from the three major credit bureaus.

Cybercrime 226

Cybercrime Accountability Media Retail 226

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Governments in many countries push for easier identification of Internet users to fight cybercrime, as well as “traditional” crime coordinated online. Businesses want better visibility into the online activity of their clients to improve their services, as well as more rigorous know-your-customer procedures to prevent fraud.

Government 105

Government Internet Internet Technology 105

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2019

In the second and third attacks, forensic analysis of the targeted networks revealed indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can likely be attributed to the FIN8 cybercrime group. User accounts should also only be provided with the permissions vital to job responsibilities. . SecurityAffairs – PoS, cybercrime).

Cyber Attacks 64

Cyber Attacks Malware Cybercrime Advertising 64

SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

Iyer also believes that the frequency emails sent from businesses and employers related to password resets, security alerts, locked accounts, order confirmations and invoices have increased during the pandemic as well. Keep that politeness in check, he added, especially when someone is asking you for account details.

Phishing 81

Phishing Social Engineering Scams Engineering 81

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Today, e-commerce sales make up 21% of global retail sales, which is a 50% increase on the pre-pandemic levels. In this research, we analyze various types of threats, such as financial malware and phishing pages mimicking the world’s biggest retail platforms, banking and payment systems, and discuss recent trends. Methodology.

Phishing 98

Phishing Banking Scams Retail 98

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

UK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its handling of a customer data theft hack. The clothes retailer revealed a data theft which included its customer's full names, home addresses, email addresses, and partial debitcredit card details. review Active Directory password policy. How not to disclosure a Hack.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another.

Passwords 356

Passwords Password Management Phishing Scams 356

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

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

A credible threat actor is offering access to the email accounts of hundreds of C-level executives for $100 to $1500 per account. Access to the email accounts of hundreds of C-level executives is available on the Exploit.in for $100 to $1500 per account. Exploit.in ” reported ZDNet. . ” reported ZDNet.

Accountability 105

Accountability Cybercrime Hacking Retail 105

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

PayPal users maintained their position as the most frequently targeted payment system users, with phishing pages mimicking this payment system accounting for 37.8% Phishing is one of the most prevalent forms of cybercrime due to minimal effort required and the fact that it really works. share for banking. of such attacks in 2021.

Banking 93

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 93

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

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

BlueNoroff developed an elaborate phishing campaign that targeted startups and distributed malware for stealing all crypto in the account tied to the device. Key findings Phishing Financial phishing accounted for 36.3% E-shop brands were the most popular lure, accounting for 15.56% of attempts to visit phishing sites.

Banking 71

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 71

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Snippets from that fascinating conversation are recounted below, and punctuated by accounts from a recent victim who lost more than $100,000 after his mobile phone number was hijacked. The force was originally created to tackle a range of cybercrimes, but Tarazi says SIM swappers are a primary target now for two reasons.

Mobile 236

Mobile Cryptocurrency Accountability Passwords 236

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Introduction Knowledge is our best weapon in the fight against cybercrime. Industry affiliation does not seem to be a factor: victims have included retailers, financial and logistical services, government agencies, manufacturers, and others. The name and password were hard-coded inside the DLL.

Ransomware 132

Ransomware Encryption Malware DDOS 132

SecureList

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

A zombie network, named Abcbot by researchers, first hit the radar in July, but at the time it was little more than a simple scanner attacking Linux systems by brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting known vulnerabilities. Moreover, according to Netscout, Dvinis accounts for 75% of all attacks attributed to M?ris. fold increase.

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DDOS Cryptocurrency Marketing Accountability 101

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

We can learn a lot from the cybercrime of the past…the history of cybercrime is a glimpse into what we can expect in the future. In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Dateline Cybercrime . Robert Herjavec.

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135