Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com

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Malware VPN Internet Internet 203

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The Apollon market, one of the largest marketplaces, is likely exit scamming after the administrators have locked vendors’ accounts. The Apollon market , one of the darknet’s largest marketplaces, is likely exit scamming, vendors and customers reported suspicious behavior of its administrators. ” continues Darknetstats.

Marketing 57

Marketing Scams DDOS Accountability 57

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

These services can be used in a legitimate manner for several business purposes — such as price comparisons or sales intelligence — but they are massively abused for hiding cybercrime activity because they can make it difficult to trace malicious traffic to its original source. in the British Virgin Islands. FORUM ACTIVITY?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 2, 2022

The underground cybercrime forums are now awash in pleas from people who are desperately seeking a new supplier of abundant, cheap, and reliably clean proxies to restart their businesses. 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.

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Malware Cybercrime Internet Internet 256

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2020

European authorities dismantled two cybercrime organizations responsible for stealing millions through SIM hijacking. European authorities managed to dismantle the operations of two cybercrime gangs responsible for stealing millions through SIM hijacking. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Banking Cybercrime Mobile Accountability 113

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Cyber Helpline was created to fill the gap in support for victims and survivors of cybercrime and online harm. What (if any) is the difference between 'cybersecurity threats' and the term 'cybercrime'? This is a lot of demand without us even starting to advertise to the U.S. The Cyber Helpline is a U.K.-registered

Cybercrime 82

Cybercrime Cybersecurity Accountability CISO 82

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity briefly profiled “ The Manipulaters ,” the name chosen by a prolific cybercrime group based in Pakistan that was very publicly selling spam tools and a range of services for crafting, hosting and deploying malicious email. One of several current Fudtools sites run by The Manipulaters.

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Software Phishing Cybercrime Accountability 239

Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2019

West carried out phishing scams against hundreds of companies since 2015, he stole financial data of tens of thousands of customers and then sold that information on cybercrime underground forums. He predominately used ‘phishing’ email scams to obtain the financial data of tens of thousands of customers. .”

Cryptocurrency 80

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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

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

AvosLocker operators already advertised in the past a Linux variant, dubbed AvosLinux, of their malware claiming it was able to support Linux and ESXi servers. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts. ransomware and phishing scams). Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 98

SecureList

APRIL 5, 2023

Once a URL is entered, the bot will generate several scam links targeting users of the service. We filled in the login and password fields in the screenshot below. Newbies get a taste of what phishing tools can do, pull off their first scam and wish for more, which is when they will be offered paid content.

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Phishing Marketing Scams Accountability 114

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

Newbies get a taste of what phishing tools can do, pull off their first scam and wish for more, which is when they will be offered paid content. “To attract larger audiences, scam operators advertise their services, promising to teach others how to phish for serious cash.” One-time password (OTP) bots.

Phishing 89

Phishing Scams Social Engineering Banking 89

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Payment info and passwords were exposed due to the incident. Cardholders should be cautious about potential scams carried out by cybercriminals in possession of the stolen data. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

These developments would have, over the next decade or so, steadily and materially reduced society’s general exposure to cybercrime and online privacy abuses. What’s more the FBI reports that Business Email Compromise (BEC) accounted for an estimated $26 billion in cybercrime-related losses over a three year period.

Computers and Electronics 113

Computers and Electronics Data privacy Encryption Media 113

BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

billion people are on social media , and businesses have come to rely on these channels in their everyday operations as a form of advertising, recruiting and more. According to figures from Gitnux , the cost of cybercrime on social media is $3.25 Keep a record of new passwords with the appropriate person or unit. More than 4.7

Media 52

Media Accountability Authentication Passwords 52

Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Wizard Spider is a cybercrime group affiliated with a what is sometimes called the Ransomware Cartel , a collective of underground groups identified by threat intelligence company Analyst1. Unlike some other underground cybercriminal gangs, Wizard Spider doesn’t openly advertise on underground forums, perhaps for security reasons.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Passwords 105

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2020

The operator was involved in campaigns distributing multiple password stealers, including Vidar, Azorult , Evrial , 1ms0rryStealer, and miners like SupremeMiner. According to the experts, the same individual was responsible for phishing attacks and scam attempts on his forum mates.” ru website. ” continues the report. .”

Encryption 63

Encryption Ransomware Malware Scams 63

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2019

“At the same time, we brought in information technology consultants to review the security and stability of our system, change all passwords, and verify the integrity of our databases and other pertinent information.” Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. ” Stec added.

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Insurance Banking Advertising Accountability 78

Krebs on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

However, far more interesting is their program for rewarding people who choose to sell Kopeechka usernames and passwords for working email addresses. The crypto scam affiliate program “Project Impulse,” advertising in 2021. com site,” the Trend researchers wrote. . com site,” the Trend researchers wrote.

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Accountability Scams Cryptocurrency Advertising 212

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Time is of the essence in these attacks because many companies that rely on VPNs for remote employee access also require employees to supply some type of multi-factor authentication in addition to a username and password — such as a one-time numeric code generated by a mobile app or text message.

Phishing 357

Phishing VPN Social Engineering Media 357

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Examples of scam threats and phishing Phishing and scam can pose a significant threat to SMBs, as scammers try to mimic payment, loan and other services, as well as cloud service providers like Microsoft, in order to obtain confidential information or company funds. Finally, the Trojan can install other malware, such as ransomware.

Cybercrime 84

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 84

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In each case, the goal of the attackers was the same: Phish T-Mobile employees for access to internal company tools, and then convert that access into a cybercrime service that could be hired to divert any T-Mobile user’s text messages and phone calls to another device. ” or “ Tmo up!

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Mobile Phishing Authentication Advertising 312

Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

From our safe portal, everyday people can view past password breaches, active social media profiles, potential leaks of government ID info, and more. Long ago, cybercriminals would steal your username and password by fooling you with an urgently worded phishing email. They can even change your password and lock you out forever.

Data breaches 68

Data breaches Passwords Banking Malware 68

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Another common type of software spread as games is adware, which shows illicit advertising against users’ wish. When trying to download something from the site, a chain of redirects lands the user on a download page and finally, drops a ZIP archive containing another password-protected ZIP and a text file with the key to unpack that.

Adware 112

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 112

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Security experts from Digital Shadows have conducted an interesting study about the technique adopted by crooks to infiltrate company emails, so-called BEC scam. According to the FBI , the number of business email account (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) scam incidents worldwide reached 78,000 between October 2013 and May 2018.

Scams 82

Scams Accountability Hacking Passwords 82

Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2024

The X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant was likely hacked through a brute-force password attack, the company revealed. Last week, threat actors hacked the X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant and used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto platform and share a cryptocurrency scam. Sorry, change password please.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

A sextortion scam campaign attempts to trick victims into believing that the adult site Xvideos.com was hacked and that crooks recorded its visitors. The creativity of cybercriminals is inexhaustible, a new variant of sextortion scam appeared in the threat landscape. SecurityAffairs – cybercrime, spam). 95 bitcoins ($3,200).

Scams 79

Scams Social Engineering Data breaches Advertising 79

Adam Levin

JULY 24, 2020

Most of these typo-domains are either purchased for resale, redirect to a real offer in a shady way, or take you to a minefield of advertising, but there are enough sites with more pernicious goals to merit attention. A recent study by cybersecurity company Sophos Labs found that roughly 2.7

Hacking 237

Hacking Phishing Risk Accountability 237

Krebs on Security

JULY 22, 2020

These individuals said they were only customers of the person who had access to Twitter’s internal employee tools, and were not responsible for the actual intrusion or bitcoin scams that took place that day. ALWAYS IN DISCORD.

Hacking 292

Hacking Accountability Scams Media 292

Adam Levin

JULY 23, 2020

Most of these typo-domains are either purchased for resale, redirect to a real offer in a shady way, or take you to a minefield of advertising, but there are enough sites with more pernicious goals to merit attention. A recent study by cybersecurity company Sophos Labs found that roughly 2.7

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Hacking Phishing Risk Accountability 130

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2020

The crooks exploited online tools and technology along with social engineering tactics to target the victims and steal usernames, passwords, and bank accounts. Okpoh, Benson and Kayode conducted romance scams and were involved in money laundering along with Uzuh. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Social Engineering 80

Social Engineering Scams Small Business Banking 80

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2020

These companies are in no way involved in the scams, of course. To trick antivirus software, threat actors include the passwords for accessing the content in the email subject line, in the archive name, or in subsequent correspondence with the victim. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Phishing Malware Spyware DDOS 106

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2020

Thus, the number of phishing attacks on cloud storages nearly doubled last year, while Internet providers have seen the three-fold increase in the number of phishing scams targeting them. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – phishing attacks, hacking).

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Phishing Spyware Banking Malware 56

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

It is especially important to analyze how this threat originates, because many cybercriminals work in teams, buying and selling Google Play accounts, malware, advertising services, and more. Note, however, that on the dark web nothing eliminates the risk of being scammed with 100% probability.

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Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

ChatGPT can step in to offer insights on identifying the latest scams, avoiding social engineering pitfalls, and setting stronger passwords in concise, conversational text that may be more effective than a lecture or slide presentation. One such company, Kasada Pty , has been tracking ChatGPT misuse and abuse.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Especially because Biden has outspent Trump by nearly two-to-one on Wisconsin TV advertising this fall. Republican Party Chairman Hitt says the attack may have started with a phishing email, where someone at the organization revealed their username and password, which gave the cybercriminals access to an email account.

Cybercrime 98

Cybercrime Accountability Passwords Malware 98