The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2021

Massive data base breaches today generally follow a distinctive pattern: hack into a client -facing application; manipulate an API; follow the data flow to gain access to an overly permissive database or S3 bucket (cloud storage). A classic example of this type of intrusion is the Capital One data breach.

Data breaches 203

Data breaches Software Hacking Mobile 203

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

On an online forum, optusdata threatened to publish the data of 10,000 Optus customers per day unless they received $1 million in cryptocurrency. They began by posting the data of 10,200 customers. The Commonwealth Bank confirmed it had identified and blocked the account of the SMS extortionist. Too much attention.

Data breaches 84

Data breaches Banking Cryptocurrency Hacking 84

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Chasing cryptocurrency through cyberspace, with Brian Carter: Lock and Code S03E26. Restaurant platform SevenRooms confirms data breach. Millions of Gemini cryptocurrency exchange user details leaked. Godfather Android banking malware is on the rise. Adult popunder campaign used in mainstream ad fraud scheme.

Cryptocurrency 71

Cryptocurrency Banking Data breaches Passwords 71

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

Hackers may have accessed thousands of accounts on the California state welfare platform Brokewell Android malware supports an extensive set of Device Takeover capabilities Experts warn of an ongoing malware campaign targeting WP-Automatic plugin Cryptocurrencies and cybercrime: A critical intermingling Kaiser Permanente data breach may have impacted (..)

Cybercrime 89

Cybercrime Spyware Data breaches Antivirus 89

Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Phishing, infostealer malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, data breaches and crypto-related attacks are among the top evolving threats in the financial sector, says Sekoia.

Cyber threats 185

Cyber threats Data breaches Phishing Ransomware 185

SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Kaspersky, we constantly monitor the financial cyberthreat landscape, which includes threats to financial institutions, such as banks, and financially motivated threats, such as ransomware, that target a broader range of industries. We highlighted the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and anticipated an increase in crypto scams.

Penetration Testing 122

Penetration Testing Banking Ransomware Mobile 122

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Social Engineering 84

Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware Cybercrime 84

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In fact, from January through the end of October, Kaspersky detected more than 2,300 fraudulent global resources aimed at 85,000 potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining. Extortion on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 110

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 110

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2022

If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5 Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5

Firewall 87

Firewall Banking Hacking DDOS 87

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

Data breaches 77

Data breaches Cybercrime Firewall Artificial Intelligence 77

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. The now-defunct and always phony cryptocurrency trading platform xtb-market[.]com,

Cryptocurrency 239

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 239

Identity IQ

MARCH 7, 2021

When an identity thief has purchased your personal information from a data breach, they can use it for all manner of malicious purposes. This means a criminal might have purchased your bank account details and tax documents online and then have authenticated access to your bank account. One common use is tax fraud.

Identity Theft 71

Identity Theft Banking Cryptocurrency Data breaches 71

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. million Texas drivers Biotech research firm Miltenyi Biotec hit by Mount Locker ransomware CISA Chief Chris Krebs expects to be fired by the White House Schneider Electric published a security advisory on Drovorub Linux Malware.

Data breaches 99

Data breaches Hacking Ransomware Malware 99

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Here’s a closer look at what typically transpires in the weeks or months before an organization notifies its users about a breached database. The targeted phishing message that went out to classicfootballshirts.co.uk

Passwords 358

Passwords Password Management Phishing Scams 358

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

FiXS, a new ATM malware that is targeting Mexican banks BidenCash leaks 2.1M FiXS, a new ATM malware that is targeting Mexican banks BidenCash leaks 2.1M Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. flaws could impact billions of devices The U.S.

Spyware 78

Spyware Data breaches Retail Ransomware 78

Krebs on Security

JULY 30, 2019

That data included approximately 140,000 Social Security numbers and approximately 80,000 bank account numbers on U.S. The tip that alerted Capital One to its data breach. Also the use of Tor and an offshore VPN for obfuscation are commonly seen in similar data breaches.”.

Data breaches 269

Data breaches Small Business Media Accountability 269

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2018

Group-IB researchers have investigated user data leaks from cryptocurrency exchanges and has analyzed the nature of these incidents. In 2017, when cryptocurrencies were gaining momentum, their record-breaking capitalization and a spike in Bitcoin’s exchange rate led to dozens of attacks on cryptocurrency services.

Cryptocurrency 46

Cryptocurrency Passwords Authentication Accountability 46

Krebs on Security

MARCH 26, 2020

Cybersecurity experts say the raid included the charging of a major carding kingpin thought to be tied to dozens of carding shops and to some of the bigger data breaches targeting western retailers over the past decade. Whether or not his marketplaces sold it, his crew had a role in a lot of the big breaches over the last ten years.”

Cybercrime 288

Cybercrime Retail Banking Insurance 288

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2022

re, a proxy service that since 2015 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, announced this week that it is shutting down in the wake of a data breach that destroyed key components of its business operations. The 911 service as it existed until July 28, 2022.

Cybercrime 269

Cybercrime Software VPN Backups 269

Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2019

Android Trojan Gustuff capable of targeting more than 100 global banking apps, cryptocurrency and marketplace applications. Gustuff Android banking trojan targets 125+ banking, and 32 cryptocurrency apps. Lazarus APT continues to target cryptocurrency businesses with Mac malware.

Cryptocurrency 66

Cryptocurrency Banking Malware Data breaches 66

Webroot

JANUARY 13, 2021

By scouring the dark web for stolen data belonging to any of the top 25 largest gaming firms, over a million unique and newly uploaded accounts were discovered. Additionally, researchers found credentials for over 500,000 gaming company employees exposed in previous data breaches but used for multiple accounts.

Cryptocurrency 66

Cryptocurrency Data breaches Accountability Healthcare 66

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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Banking 65

Banking Small Business Data breaches Firmware 65

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

million patients in the U.S.

Data breaches 81

Data breaches Surveillance Cryptocurrency Ransomware 81

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

Frappo” acts as a Phishing-as-a-Service and enables cybercriminals the ability to host and generate high-quality phishing pages which impersonate major online banking, e-commerce, popular retailers, and online-services to steal customer data.

Phishing 68

Phishing Banking Retail Financial Services 68

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2021

jailbreaking tool Attackers took over the Perl.com domain in September 2020 Bug bounty hunter awarded $50,000 for a Microsoft account hijack flaw Clop ransomware gang leaks data allegedly stolen from cybersecurity firm Qualys Cyber Defense Magazine – March 2021 has arrived.

Data breaches 67

Data breaches Data collection Ransomware Hacking 67

Malwarebytes

MAY 17, 2021

Speaking of ransomware, we spoke with Jake Bernstein, a cybersecurity and privacy attorney and our guest in the latest Lock and Code podcast episode , to talk about the legal ramifications ransomware-turned-data-breach victims may face when they have been successfully attacked. It also goes after cryptocurrency wallets.

Data breaches 75

Data breaches Ransomware Cryptocurrency Banking 75

Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Many scams occur, but most have a common goal: filing a fraudulent tax return in your name and getting your hard-earned money Your Social Security number (SSN) can be lifted via data breaches, phishing scams, or even a stolen Social Security card. You’re asked to pay with gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

Scams 121

Scams Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Phishing 121

Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2020

In January 2019, dozens of media outlets raised the alarm about a new “megabreach” involving the release of some 773 million stolen usernames and passwords that was breathlessly labeled “the largest collection of stolen data in history.” “ Sanixer “) from the Ivano-Frankivsk region of the country. .

Passwords 349

Passwords Accountability Hacking Password Management 349

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

Cybercrime 81

Cybercrime Hacking Ransomware Malware 81

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

to replace Chinese equipment Hackers breached a server of National Games of China days before the event Russian Gamaredon APT is targeting Ukraine since October Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream emerges from the dark Argo CD flaw could allow stealing sensitive data from Kubernetes Apps. US seizes $3.6

Spyware 68

Spyware Surveillance Ransomware Hacking 68

Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

We’ve noted the gradual emergence of Bitcoin ATMs in scams previously; here, cryptocurrency ATMs are more popular as a payment method to SSNDOB than other dubious online services. Data breaches are so common that multiple services exist to check if you’ve been impacted.

DDOS 104

DDOS Cryptocurrency Scams Data breaches 104

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

Thousands of data breaches happen annually and affect millions of people. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service, Renault, FedEx, and the Bank of China were just some of the affected The hackers demanded $600 in Bitcoin as payment. Cyberattacks are commonplace in the United States and around the world.

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Education Software Malware 123

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

hacked, data of 600k users available for sale Updated: Italian email provider Email.it supports the Secure Boot Fake Cisco ‘Critical Update used in phishing campaign to steal WebEx credentials Hackers accessed staff mailboxes at Italian bank Monte dei Paschi SFO discloses data breach following the hack of 2 of its websites.

Hacking 85

Hacking Advertising Surveillance Phishing 85

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

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IoT 101

IoT Banking Advertising Ransomware 101

Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2019

New phishing campaign targets bank customers with WSH RAT. CVE-2019-11707 Firefox Zero-Day exploited to infect employees at cryptocurrency exchanges. Oregon Department of Human Services data breach impacted 645,000 clients. Credit Union Giant Desjardins suffered a massive data breach. NYT Report: U.S.

Data breaches 51

Data breaches Cryptocurrency Banking Phishing 51

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If we examine Gartner’s Top Predictions for 2018 and beyond, IoT and cryptocurrencies rise to the top. Legitimized cryptocurrencies. By 2020, the banking industry will derive $1B of business value from the use of blockchain-based cryptocurrencies. IoT in Everything. While a recent survey indicates that 18% of U.S.

IoT 70

IoT Cryptocurrency Technology Data privacy 70

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from PayBito crypto exchange FBI issued a flash alert on Lockbit ransomware operation CISA orders federal agencies to fix actively exploited CVE-2022-21882 Windows flaw Over 500,000 people were impacted by a ransomware attack that hit Morley Ransomware attack hit Swissport International causing delays (..)

Social Engineering 74

Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Small Business Ransomware 74