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Updated Android spyware GravityRAT steals WhatsApp Backups

Security Affairs

An updated version of the Android remote access trojan GravityRAT can steal WhatsApp backup files and can delete files ESET researchers discovered an updated version of Android GravityRAT spyware that steals WhatsApp backup files and can delete files. The malware is distributed as the messaging apps BingeChat and Chatico.

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Europol lifts the lid on cybercrime tactics

Malwarebytes

The report follows the Internet Organized Crime Assessment (IOCTA), Europol’s assessment of the cybercrime landscape and how it has changed over the last 24 months. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Don’t get attacked twice.

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Meet Ika & Sal: The Bulletproof Hosting Duo from Hell

Krebs on Security

In 2020, the United States brought charges against four men accused of building a bulletproof hosting empire that once dominated the Russian cybercrime industry and supported multiple organized cybercrime groups. From January 2005 to April 2013, there were two primary administrators of the cybercrime forum Spamdot (a.k.a

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Kodi discloses data breach after its forum was compromised

Security Affairs

The threat actors also attempted to sell the stolen data on the BreachForums cybercrime forum that was recently shut down by law enforcement. “In the last 24 hours we became aware of a dump of the Kodi user forum (MyBB) software being advertised for sale on internet forums. This post confirms that a breach has taken place.”

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Recognising Scam Patterns and Preventing Data Loss: A Unified Approach

IT Security Guru

From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. Malvertising Malvertising is a tactic where cybercriminals exploit online advertising networks to disseminate malicious advertisements.

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Europol arrested cryptocurrency scammers that stole millions from victims

Security Affairs

An international law enforcement operation conducted by authorities from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany and Serbia, supported by Europol and Eurojust, has dismantled a cybercrime ring involved in online investment fraud. The European police have supported this investigation since June 2022 following an initial request from German authorities.

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No SOCKS, No Shoes, No Malware Proxy Services!

Krebs on Security

re abruptly announced it was permanently closing after a cybersecurity breach allowed unknown intruders to trash its servers and delete customer data and backups. That is a far cry from the proxy inventory advertised by 911, which stood at more than 200,000 IP addresses for rent just a few days ago. Image: Spur.us.

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