Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2023

Emerging in 2007 as a banking trojan, QakBot (a.k.a. According to recent figures from the managed security firm Reliaquest , QakBot is by far the most prevalent malware “loader” — malicious software used to secure access to a hacked network and help drop additional malware payloads.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2022

Malibot is a new Android malware targeting online banking and cryptocurrency wallet customers in Spain and Italy. F5 Labs researchers spotted a new strain of Android malware, named Malibot, that is targeting online banking and cryptocurrency wallet customers in Spain and Italy. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Malibot).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2023

The couple pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in connection with the hack of the cryptocurrency stock exchange Bitfinex that took place in 2016. Billion in stolen cryptocurrency stolen during the 2016 hack of Bitfinex. Billion in stolen cryptocurrency stolen during the 2016 hack of Bitfinex.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2022

For the security-minded, the rise of cryptocurrencies has been both a blessing and a curse. The post New Dog, Old Tricks: Reducing Cryptocurrency Phishing Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Lohrman on Security

AUGUST 29, 2021

From cryptocurrency thefts to hacking bank accounts, SIM swapping is a growing threat online. Here are relevant definitions, real-world examples and tips to help stop cyber criminals.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

SOVA is a new Android banking trojan that targets banking applications, cryptocurrency wallets, and shopping apps from the U.S. The malware allows attacker to gather sensitive data from infected devices, including banking credentials and PII. SecurityAffairs – hacking, banking Trojan). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

A new version of the ERMAC Android banking trojan is able to target an increased number of apps. The ERMAC Android banking trojan version 2.0 ERMAC was first spotted by researchers from Threatfabric in July 2021, it is based on the popular banking trojan Cerberus. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ERMAC 2.0). “ERMAC 2.0

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

Security experts at Group-IB have detected the activity of Gustuff a mobile Android Trojan, which includes potential targets of customers in leading international banks, users of cryptocurrency services, popular ecommerce websites and marketplaces. Gustuff has previously never been reported.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Xenomorph Android trojan has been observed distributed via the official Google Play Store targeting 56 European banks. Researchers from ThreatFabric have spotted a new Android banking trojan, dubbed Xenomorph , distributed via the official Google Play Store that has over 50,000 installations. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2022

North Korea-linked threat actors are behind some of the largest cyberattacks against cryptocurrency exchanges. North Korea-linked APT groups are suspected to be behind some of the largest cyberattacks against cryptocurrency exchanges. billion (2 trillion won) worth of cryptocurrency from multiple exchanges during the past five years.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2023

Two Russian nationals have been charged with the hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Russian nationals Alexey Bilyuchenko (43) and Aleksandr Verner (29) have been charged with the hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox in 2011 and the operation of the illicit cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 10, 2022

But here’s a news piece that gives details of a ransomware group that paid $6 million in salaries last year and even tried to develop its cryptocurrency. Conti Ransomware group is the hacking group in discussion and is reported to have been led by an individual code named ‘Stern’.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2020

Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) North Korea-linked APT group BeagleBoyz was very active since February 2020 targeting banks across the world. “North Korea’s intelligence apparatus controls a hacking team dedicated to robbing banks through remote internet access. SecurityAffairs – hacking, BeagleBoyz).

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 26, 2021

In August of 2021, a thief stole about $600 million in cryptocurrencies from The Poly Network. Slightly more than one week later, Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid was hacked and lost $97 million worth of digital coins. Bank robbers. They ended up giving it back, but not because they were forced to. I wish I knew.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Security researchers from Cleafy discovered a new Android banking trojan, named SharkBot, that is targeting banks in Europe. At the end of October, researchers from cyber security firms Cleafy and ThreatFabric have discovered a new Android banking trojan named SharkBot. SecurityAffairs – hacking, SharkBot).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2022

A new Grandoreiro banking malware campaign is targeting organizations in Mexico and Spain, Zscaler reported. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers observed a Grandoreiro banking malware campaign targeting organizations in the Spanish-speaking nations of Mexico and Spain. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Log4Shell). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2023

A new version of the Xenomorph Android malware includes a new automated transfer system framework and targets 400 banks. The banking Trojan was used to target 56 European banks and steal sensitive information from the devices of their customers. Experts warn that a new variant recently discovered, tracked as Xenomorph.C,

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2023

Experts warn of an emerging Android banking trojan dubbed Nexus that was employed in attacks against 450 financial applications. Cybersecurity firm experts from Cleafy warn of an emerging Android banking trojan, named Nexus, that was employed by multiple groups in attacks against 450 financial applications.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2022

The post Details on VirusTotal Hacking appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. Google, the actual owner of VirusTotal, has taken a note of the situation and has been advised by security researchers of SafeBreach to search for any sensitive info and delete it on an immediate note.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s calendar at Calendly , a popular application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2020

The Department of Justice has charged the two Chinese nationals for laundering cryptocurrency for North Korea-linked APT groups. for helping North Korea-linked hackers in laundering cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency have been stolen by the APT groups from two cryptocurrency exchanges. and Li Jiadong (???),

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

billion from banks and other victims worldwide. Confirmed thefts attributed to the group include the 2016 hacking of the SWIFT payment system for Bangladesh Bank, which netted thieves $81 million; $6.1 Investigators with the DOJ, U.S. The group is thought to be responsible for the attempted theft of approximately $1.2

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Spanish National Police has arrested eight alleged members of a crime organization who were able to steal money from the bank accounts of the victims through SIM swapping attacks. Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

billion in stolen cryptocurrency linked to a 2016 hack of virtual currency exchange platform Bitfinex, making it the largest seizure of its kind. The total amount of cryptocurrency the two were laundering is currently valued at approximately $4.5 based business accounts to legitimize their banking activity.".

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 8, 2022

Getting deep into the details, a notorious hacking group launched a phishing email attack on a few of the employees of deBridge Finance in mid this year. Its prime targets so far have been cryptocurrency exchanges, NFT marketplaces, banks, investors and other type of funding organizations. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Hacking Group Anonymous has declared a cyber war against Russia on Twitter and claimed their latest victim by disrupting the services of Russian Government News Resource RT. The post Hacking group Anonymous declares Cyber War on Russia appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It may be the most complete picture we've ever had of North Korean hacking campaigns. And the targets in this case are widespread: banks, ATMs, cryptocurrency exchanges, online casinos, movie studios such as Sony Pictures, and theater chains such as AMC. "As The hacking indictment filed in the U.S. global targets.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Since then, a steady trickle of six-figure cryptocurrency heists targeting security-conscious people throughout the tech industry has led some security experts to conclude that crooks likely have succeeded at cracking open some of the stolen LastPass vaults. “The victim profile remains the most striking thing,” Monahan wrote.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against three members of Lazarus Group for a wide range of financially-motivated hacks against private businesses that authorities said were designed to steal $1.3 billion in currency and cryptocurrency and further other strategic interests for the North Korean government.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2024

Namely, the ability to route one’s malicious traffic through a computer that is geographically close to the consumer whose stolen credit card is about to be used, or whose bank account is about to be emptied. Ten days later, 911 S5 closed up shop, claiming it had been hacked. The prices page for 911 S5, circa July 2022. $28

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 5, 2018

A few years ago, the term cryptocurrency was only used among the tech elite and the only type available for purchase was Bitcoin. Fast forward to 2018 when the average consumer is able to invest and has a pick of over 1,800 different kinds of cryptocurrencies to choose from. dollars via crypto hacks and scams.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2022

SharkBot banking malware was able to evade Google Play Store security checks masqueraded as an antivirus app. SharkBot is a banking trojan that has been active since October 2021, it allows to steal banking account credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication mechanisms. ” reads the report published by NCC Group.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Researchers from Kaspersky Lab spotted a new Android banking Trojan, dubbed Ghimob, that is able to steal data from 112 financial Apps. Ghimob is a new Android banking Trojan discovered by Kaspersky that is able to steal data from 112 financial apps. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ghimob). ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2021

Avast researchers analyzed the activity of a simple cryptocurrency malware dubbed HackBoss that allowed its operators to earn over $560K. The antivirus company Avast analyzed the case of a simple malware dubbed HackBoss and how it allowed its operators to earn more $560K worth of cryptocurrency since November 2018.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The FBI warns of an increase of fraudulent schemes leveraging cryptocurrency ATMs and QR Codes to facilitate payment. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) published an alert to warn the public of fraudulent schemes leveraging cryptocurrency ATMs and Quick Response (QR) codes to complete payment transactions.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

“To pay, users of the darknet marketplace used the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Litecoin, Monero and Zcash. “Certain cryptocurrency transactions from a cluster or group of cryptocurrency addresses used by Kingdom were traced to cryptocurrency wallets held in the name of BILL. .”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

The Australian man developed and sold Firebird to customers on a dedicated hacking forum. He is accused of advertising and selling the Hive remote access trojan (RAT) on the “Hack Forums” website. When informed that the target had significant cryptocurrency and project files, Chakhmakhchyan agreed to sell the Hive RAT.

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