Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 115

Malware VPN Cryptocurrency Mobile 115

Adam Levin

OCTOBER 10, 2018

High-profile Instagram accounts are being targeted by ransomware attacks and phishing schemes, with evidence suggesting that many account holders are paying the attackers. One particular fitness-focused Instagrammer from Los Angeles, Kevin Kreider, told the publication that his account was deleted despite paying $100 in cryptocurrency.

Accountability 195

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Sarcoma Ransomware Unveiled: Anatomy of a Double Extortion Gang RVTools Bumblebee Malware Attack How a Trusted IT Tool Became a Malware Delivery Vector Malicious Checker Packages on PyPI Probe TikTok and Instagram for (..)

Malware 86

Malware Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware 86

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 117

Malware Cryptocurrency Banking Hacking 117

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The government also indicted and sanctioned a top Russian cybercriminal known as Taleon , whose cryptocurrency exchange Cryptex has evolved into one of Russia’s most active money laundering networks. The Russian hacker group Nerf as described in a March 2006 article in the Russian hacker magazine xakep.ru.

Cryptocurrency 313

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Retail Government 313

The State of Security

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The US Government has underlined once again that it continues to strongly discourage organisations hit by ransomware from giving in to extortion demands, as for the first time it sanctions a cryptocurrency exchange "for laundering cyber ransoms." Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S.

Artificial Intelligence 106

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Decrypting Encrypted files from Akira Ransomware (Linux/ESXI variant 2024) using a bunch of GPUs Jaguar Land Rover Breached by HELLCAT Ransomware Group Using Its Infostealer PlaybookThen a Second Hacker Strikes ClearFakes (..)

Malware 69

Malware Threat Detection Cryptocurrency Ransomware 69

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Today's ransomware is the scourge of many organizations. If we define ransomware as malware that encrypts files to extort the owner of the system, then the first malware that could be classified as ransomware is the 1989 AIDS Trojan. But where did it start?

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Government 138

CSO Magazine

JUNE 6, 2022

Last year, before the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, nearly 75% of cryptocurrency payouts for ransomware went to Russia, according to a study conducted by Chainanalysis. To read this article in full, please click here Let that sink in a moment.

Ransomware 117

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Risk 117

CSO Magazine

JULY 23, 2021

A key element of those proposals includes changes to make crypto asset transfers more traceable and secure by forcing companies to collect certain details on recipients and senders and prohibiting the use of anonymous cryptocurrency wallets. To read this article in full, please click here

Cryptocurrency 142

Cryptocurrency Ransomware 142

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malicious NPM Packages Targeting PayPal Users New Malware Variant Identified: ResolverRAT Enters the Maze Nice chatting with you: what connects cheap Android smartphones, WhatsApp and cryptocurrency theft?

Malware 81

Malware Cryptocurrency Encryption Engineering 81

Hot for Security

MAY 7, 2021

Interestingly, AXA has only made the decision to stop writing policies that cover ransomware payments in France – and not the rest of the world. billion to ransomware last year, is believed to be second only to the United States in terms of the financial damage caused by cybercriminal extortionists. In October 2020 the U.S.

Insurance 145

Insurance Ransomware Retail Cryptocurrency 145

Hacker Combat

APRIL 29, 2021

One of the major instruments that facilitate such fraudulent access and use of sensitive data which is otherwise meant to be private is ransomware. It is therefore critical for one to understand the definition as well as the methodologies of how to get rid of ransomware attacks. Ransomware Infection Techniques. Definition.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Encryption Phishing Malware 138

Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 66

Malware Architecture IoT Ransomware 66

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 2, 2022

Current threat actor activity is incentivized by a broad attack surface represented through high volumes of users and systems, and high potential profits represented through the variety of cryptocurrency offerings. It is easy to detect and block things like malicious cryptocurrency apps or crypto-phishing websites.

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Government Risk 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

However, in order to warn those interested, we have published this article. The next time if you are thinking to join a ransomware as a service scheme of REvil group to earn some money through extortion or to take vengeance, you better be aware that such schemes will always dupe the partner first and then the victim next.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Encryption Malware Cryptocurrency 110

Security Weekly

JUNE 1, 2021

While 2021 will, unfortunately, play host to a wide variety of threats, it’s unlikely any factor will feature more prominently than cryptocurrency. Two types of attacks leverage cryptocurrency directly: extortion and cryptojacking. Before cryptocurrency, cybercriminals worked a lot harder to get paid a lot less.

Cryptocurrency 85

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Ransomware 85

Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2024

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. Our prediction?

Ransomware 120

Ransomware Healthcare Technology Phishing 120

CSO Magazine

MAY 15, 2023

It can seem like cybercriminals are running rampant across the world's digital infrastructure, launching ransomware attacks, scams, and outright thefts with impunity. To read this article in full, please click here

Scams 115

Scams Cryptocurrency Ransomware Internet 115

SecureList

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In recent months, we have written private reports on a wide range of topics, such as new cross-platform ransomware, macOS stealers and malware distribution campaigns. In this article, we share excerpts from our reports on the FakeSG campaign, the Akira ransomware and the AMOS stealer.

Ransomware 140

Ransomware Malware Passwords Encryption 140

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

Malware 131

Malware IoT Healthcare Cryptocurrency 131

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One report showed ransomware attacks increased by 80 percent in 2022, with manufacturing being one of the most targeted industries. The Ward Hadaway law firm lost sensitive client data to ransomware purveyors who demanded $6 million, or else they’d publish the data from the firm’s high profile clients online.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Education Hacking Backups 124

Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2022

Ragnar Locker is a family of ransomware, which first came to prominence in early 2020 when it became notorious for hitting large organisations, attempting to extort large amounts of cryptocurrency from its victims. The post Ragnar Locker ransomware – what you need to know appeared first on The State of Security.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Malware 98

CSO Magazine

JUNE 8, 2021

million that allegedly represents some portion of a May 8 payment by the Colonial Pipeline company to DarkSide ransomware attackers. million in bitcoin to restore full functionality to its systems following the crippling ransomware attack announced by the company on May 7. To read this article in full, please click here

Ransomware 79

Ransomware Cryptocurrency 79

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

One such threat is smartphone ransomware, a malicious software that can wreak havoc on our digital lives. In this article, we will explore the concept of smartphone ransomware, its potential consequences, and most importantly, the measures you can take to protect yourself from this growing menace.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Antivirus Backups Encryption 107

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2020

Ukrainian authorities arrested the members of a cybercrime gang who ran 20 cryptocurrency exchanges involved in money laundering. Police in Ukraine announced the arrest of the members of a cybercrime gang composed of three individuals who ran 20 cryptocurrency exchanges used in money laundering activities.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Digital transformation 140

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2025

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. New MassJacker clipper targets pirated software seekers Cisco IOS XR flaw allows attackers to crash BGP process on routers LockBit ransomware developer Rostislav Panev was extradited from Israel to the U.S.

Spyware 78

Spyware Cybercrime Ransomware IoT 78

SecureList

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In this article, we share excerpts from our reports on malware that has been active for less than a year: the GoPIX stealer targeting the PIX payment system, which is gaining popularity in Brazil; the Lumar multipurpose stealer advertised on the dark web; and the Rhysida ransomware supporting old Windows versions.

Ransomware 136

Ransomware Malware Advertising Passwords 136

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Spyware 75

Spyware Data breaches DNS Artificial Intelligence 75

CSO Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2021

This reality has certainly been on display in recent months, as several headline-making ransomware attacks hit major companies, including Colonial Pipeline. In that attack, the nation’s gas supply was temporarily impacted, and Colonial paid more than $4 million in cryptocurrency as a ransom.

Cryptocurrency 133

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Cybersecurity 133

Malwarebytes

MARCH 8, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who builds a monthly picture of ransomware activity by monitoring the information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web leak sites.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Healthcare Government Education 98

Trend Micro

JULY 10, 2024

In 2023, the cryptocurrency industry faced a significant increase in illicit activities, including money laundering, fraud, and ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks were especially prevalent and profitable for attackers. However, other forms of criminal activity also saw a rise.

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Cyber threats Risk 111

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

We offered some thoughts in a recent article on potential cloud issues. The linked article focuses on misconfiguration, phishing issues, limiting data share, and the ever-present Internet of Things. Cryptocurrency wallet attacks. Ransomware supply chain triple-threat. Below, we dig into a few of those.

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Cryptocurrency Backups Phishing Password Management 139

Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2025

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. officials Shields up US retailers.

Data breaches 66

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Livingston School District hit by a ransomware attack. Upbit cryptocurrency exchange hacked, crooks stole $48.5 A Ransomware infected the network of the cybersecurity firm Prosegur. Great Plains center hit by ransomware attack.

Advertising 125

Advertising Ransomware Cryptocurrency Government 125

SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

In this article, we will review in detail how the fake CAPTCHA campaign works and share a list of IoCs that we discovered during our analysis and investigation of the campaign. Although we already described this distribution method in an earlier article , more details about this campaign have been discovered since then.

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Malware Cryptocurrency Software Phishing 87