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The Rise of One-Time Password Interception Bots

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a novel cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passwords (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. agency — advertised a web-based bot designed to trick targets into giving up OTP tokens.

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Giving a Face to the Malware Proxy Service ‘Faceless’

Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2023

For less than a dollar per day, Faceless customers can route their malicious traffic through tens of thousands of compromised systems advertised on the service. Notices posted for Faceless users, advertising an email flooding service and soliciting zero-day vulnerabilities in Internet of Things devices. Image: Darkbeast/Ke-la.com.

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Malicious Office 365 Apps Are the Ultimate Insiders

Krebs on Security

MAY 5, 2021

After a user logs in, the link prompts them to install a malicious but innocuously-named app that gives the attacker persistent, password-free access to any of the user’s emails and files, both of which are then plundered to launch malware and phishing scams against others. Image: Proofpoint.

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‘The Manipulaters’ Improve Phishing, Still Fail at Opsec

Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity published a brief writeup about the brazen Manipulaters team, noting that they openly operated hundreds of web sites selling tools designed to trick people into giving up usernames and passwords, or deploying malicious software on their PCs. ” A number of questions, indeed. .

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The Link Between AWM Proxy & the Glupteba Botnet

Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

In a typical PPI network, clients will submit their malware—a spambot or password-stealing Trojan, for example —to the service, which in turn charges per thousand successful installations, with the price depending on the requested geographic location of the desired victims. AWM Proxy’s online storefront disappeared that same day.

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Who’s Behind the Botnet-Based Service BHProxies?

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

BHProxies sells access to “residential proxy” networks, which allow someone to rent a residential IP address to use as a relay for their Internet communications, providing anonymity and the advantage of being perceived as a residential user surfing the web. WHO’S BEHIND BHPROXIES? The website BHProxies[.]com

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Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

Security Boulevard

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.

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Fake Lawsuit Threat Exposes Privnote Phishing Sites

Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

Privnote’s ease-of-use and popularity among cryptocurrency enthusiasts has made it a perennial target of phishers , who erect Privnote clones that function more or less as advertised but also quietly inject their own cryptocurrency payment addresses when a note is created that contains crypto wallets. Among those is rustraitor[.]info

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‘Tis the Season for the Wayward Package Phish

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

One of dozens of FedEx-themed phishing sites currently being advertised via SMS spam. com — from a desktop web browser redirects the visitor to a harmless page with ads for car insurance quotes. .” “It is a nearly perfect attack vector at this time of year,” Morton said.

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15-Year-Old Malware Proxy Network VIP72 Goes Dark

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The first mention of VIP72 in the cybercrime underground came in 2006 when someone using the handle “ Revive ” advertised the service on Exploit, a Russian language hacking forum. And it stands to reason that VIP72 was launched with the help of systems already infected with Corpse’s trojan malware.

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Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Target Resellers of Hacked Accounts

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Facebook said it targeted a number of accounts tied to key sellers on OGUsers, as well as those who advertise the ability to broker stolen account sales. Any accounts that you value should be secured with a unique and strong password, as well the most robust form of multi-factor authentication available. THE MIDDLEMEN. WHAT YOU CAN DO.

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Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

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. Another domain with the Google Analytics code US-2665744 was sscompany[.]net. form [sic] hackers on public networks.”

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A Deep Dive Into the Residential Proxy Service ‘911’

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

net , a service that advertised to cybercriminals seeking to obfuscate their malicious software so that it goes undetected by all or at least most of the major antivirus products on the market. net , which advertised “free unlimited internet file-sharing platform” for those who agreed to install their software. 911 TODAY.

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‘Land Lordz’ Service Powers Airbnb Scams

Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2019

Scammers who make a living swindling Airbnb.com customers have a powerful new tool at their disposal: A software-as-a-service offering called “ Land Lordz ,” which helps automate the creation and management of fake Airbnb Web sites and the sending of messages to advertise the fraudulent listings.

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Why Malware Crypting Services Deserve More Scrutiny

Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2023

But Intel 471 finds that after his critical review of VIP Crypt, Kerens did not post publicly on Exploit again for another four years until October 2016, when they suddenly began advertising Cryptor[.]biz. frequently relied on the somewhat unique password, “ plk139t51z.”

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No SOCKS, No Shoes, No Malware Proxy Services!

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 2, 2022

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. According to Constella Intelligence [currently an advertiser on KrebsOnSecurity], Oleg used the same password from his iboss32@ro.ru Image: Spur.us.

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SSNDOB marketplace shut down by global law enforcement operation

Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

SSNDOB advertised its services on dark web forums and offered customer support for buyers. Password reuse is one big reason for credential stuffing (using stolen data across additional sites) being so popular. DDoS attacks from rivals are common, so several domains working together keeps things ticking over. The Bitcoin boon.

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How to Shop Online Like a Security Pro

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Adopting a shopping strategy of simply buying from the online merchant with the lowest advertised prices can be a bit like playing Russian Roulette with your wallet, for the simple reason that there are tons of completely fake e-commerce sites out there looking to separate the unwary from their credit card details. CHCEK THE SHIPPING.

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That Domain You Forgot to Renew? Yeah, it’s Now Stealing Credit Cards

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

“When I tried to reset the account password through Instagram’s procedure, I could see that the email address on the account had been changed to a.ru But the site is noticeably devoid of any SSL certificate (the entire site is [link] not [link] and the products for sale are all advertised for roughly half their normal cost.

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Hackers Claim They Breached T-Mobile More Than 100 Times in 2022

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Countless websites and online services use SMS text messages for both password resets and multi-factor authentication. Each advertises their claimed access to T-Mobile systems in a similar way. At a minimum, every SIM-swapping opportunity is announced with a brief “ Tmobile up!” ” or “ Tmo up!

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Service Rents Email Addresses for Account Signups

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.

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Hackers Gaining Power of Subpoena Via Fake “Emergency Data Requests”

Krebs on Security

MARCH 29, 2022

Everlynn advertising a warrant/subpoena service based on fake EDRs. ” which advertised the ability to send email from a federal agency within the government of Argentina. In other cases, KT said, hackers will try to guess the passwords of police department email systems. ” The price: $100 to $250 per request.

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Fighting Fake EDRs With ‘Credit Ratings’ for Police

Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2022

A fake EDR service advertised on a hacker forum in 2021. In other cases, hackers will try to guess the passwords of police department email systems. From there, they can drop a backdoor “shell” on the server to secure permanent access, and then create new email accounts within the hacked organization.

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The Link Between AWM Proxy & the Glupteba Botnet

Who’s Behind the Botnet-Based Service BHProxies?

Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

Fake Lawsuit Threat Exposes Privnote Phishing Sites

‘Tis the Season for the Wayward Package Phish

15-Year-Old Malware Proxy Network VIP72 Goes Dark

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Target Resellers of Hacked Accounts

Who and What is Behind the Malware Proxy Service SocksEscort?

A Deep Dive Into the Residential Proxy Service ‘911’

‘Land Lordz’ Service Powers Airbnb Scams

Why Malware Crypting Services Deserve More Scrutiny

No SOCKS, No Shoes, No Malware Proxy Services!

SSNDOB marketplace shut down by global law enforcement operation

How to Shop Online Like a Security Pro

That Domain You Forgot to Renew? Yeah, it’s Now Stealing Credit Cards

Hackers Claim They Breached T-Mobile More Than 100 Times in 2022

Service Rents Email Addresses for Account Signups

Hackers Gaining Power of Subpoena Via Fake “Emergency Data Requests”

Fighting Fake EDRs With ‘Credit Ratings’ for Police

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