Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A suspected leader of the Zeus cybercrime gang, Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov (aka Tank), was arrested by Swiss police. Swiss police last month arrested in Geneva Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov (40), also known as Tank, which is one of the leaders of the JabberZeus cybercrime group. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

Department of Justice announced that Swiss hacker Till Kottmann, 21, has been indicted for conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. A group of US hackers recently claimed to have gained access to footage from 150,000 security cameras at banks, jails, schools, healthcare clinics, and prominent organizations.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 15, 2021

If you are a victim of a data breach, you are at greater risk of identity theft. A credit report and identity theft monitoring service can monitor your personal data with the credit bureaus along with scour the internet and dark web to see if your information is at risk. Monitor your bank and other financial accounts.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Identity theft is one of the largest and most common forms of cybercrime. Child identity theft is when someone uses a child’s sensitive personal information to get services, benefits, or to commit fraud.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2019

Djevair Ametovski was sentenced to 90 months in prison for operating an international cybercrime marketplace named Codeshop. Macedonian national Djevair Ametovski (32) was sentenced to 90 months in prison by US DoJ authorities for operating an international cybercrime marketplace named Codeshop. Codeshop.su Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A 26-year-old Ukrainian man is awaiting extradition from The Netherlands to the United States on charges that he acted as a core developer for Raccoon , a popular “malware-as-a-service” offering that helped paying customers steal passwords and financial data from millions of cybercrime victims. According to the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

Phishing emails and messages may appear from a company you’re familiar with or trust, and they can appear to be from a credit card company or a bank. Identity-theft. Identity theft can happen online, over the phone, or without the victim’s knowledge by stealing the victim’s information.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The man was held in the Netherlands, and he was charged for his alleged role in the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer. FBI identified more than 50 million unique credentials and forms of identification (email addresses, bank accounts, cryptocurrency addresses, credit card numbers, etc.) in the stolen data.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Google has for years accepted requests to remove certain sensitive data such as bank account or credit card numbers from search results. The login page for perhaps the most bustling cybercrime store for stolen payment card data. BriansClub has long abused my name and likeness to pimp its wares on the hacking forums.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Mr. Krebson also heard from an investigator representing the Nigeria Finance CERT on behalf of the Central Bank Of Nigeria. The financial losses from these scams dwarf other fraud categories — such as identity theft or credit card fraud. Krebson is a clout-chasing monger. On Friday, Nigerian police arrested Medayedupin.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

The FBI notes that the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been key to its mission to track cybercrimes. The IC3 "provides the public with a trustworthy source for information on cyber criminal activity," and also is a useful tool for victims to report a cybercrime. billion. "In File a detailed complaint with www.ic3.gov.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. And 40% admitted they don’t know how to protect themselves from cybercrime. What Personal Data is at Risk?

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2020

But you probably didn’t know that these fraudsters also can use caller ID spoofing to trick your bank into giving up information about recent transactions on your account — data that can then be abused to make their phone scams more believable and expose you to additional forms of identity theft.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ngo was recently deported back to his home country after serving more than seven years in prison for running multiple identity theft services. One of the names of his identity theft services was findget[.]me,” He now says he wants to use his experience to convince other cybercriminals to use their skills for good.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

Resecurity has uncovered a cybercriminal faction known as “ GXC Team “, who specializes in crafting tools for online banking theft, ecommerce deception, and internet scams. Upon detection, it alters the banking information of the intended recipient (like the victim’s supplier) to details specified by the perpetrator.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 26, 2020

At the height of his cybercriminal career, the hacker known as “ Hieupc ” was earning $125,000 a month running a bustling identity theft service that siphoned consumer dossiers from some of the world’s top data brokers. Ngo’s former identity theft service, superget[.]info. Secret Service.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 22, 2022

The SIM Registration laws apply to curb digital crimes such as banking fraud and identity theft. So, an 11-digit electronic national identity card was rolled out by the Nigerian government that makes it mandatory for citizens to register their personal details along with photos, biometrics, and fingerprints.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2021

Last year alone more than 300 million consumers were impacted by data breaches, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. This personal data can be sold on the dark web, resulting in victims experiencing identity theft and possible financial losses. . Cybercrime is immensely profitable, netting criminals $1.5

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A quasi-governmental entity in the United Kingdom is rolling out a new tool designed to boost fraud protections among open banking partners, offering an interesting lesson in risk management amid digital transformation. Banking legacy fraud detection systems will not be enough to effectively manage fraud risks in this new environment.”.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The risk of identity theft is a concept that most of us are probably familiar with given the rise of cybercrime and data breaches. Yet a new report by Identity Theft Resource Center and DIG. Personal information, like banking account numbers, also can be exposed. IdentityIQ.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do to prevent incidents like these yourself, other than stay on top of the news and protect yourself against identity theft.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2023

Juice Jacking: The Latest Cyber Threat to Your Personal Information and Devices IdentityIQ Juice jacking, a new cybercrime trend, is targeting people who charge their phones or tablets at public charging stations. To add another layer of protection to your personal information, you can use IdentityIQ identity theft protection services.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The company told them that threat actors gained access to full names, residence addresses, contract information, lease-purchase details, and IBAN (International Bank Account Number). Toyota Financial Services warns its German customers to remain vigilant and contact their bank to take additional security precautions.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Phishing is a type of social engineering scam most commonly hidden in a fraudulent email but sometimes via text message, website, or phone call where a criminal posing as a legitimate institution, such as a bank or service, tries to obtain sensitive information from a target victim. Spear Phishing. Malicious Web Links. Malicious Attachments.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The man is currently being held in the Netherlands, he was charged for his alleged role the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer. FBI identified more than 50 million unique credentials and forms of identification (email addresses, bank accounts, cryptocurrency addresses, credit card numbers, etc.)

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2024

Dunaev pleaded guilty on November 30, 2023, he admitted to conspiring to engage in computer fraud and identity theft, as well as conspiring to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. A for being a developer for the TrickBot gang since 2016. ” reads the press release published by DoJ. million via ransomware deployed by Trickbot.”

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“Enterprises in the finance, banking, and telecommunications sectors are the most susceptible to online fraud, but it can happen to any company,” said Vaidotas Sedys , Head of Risk Management at Oxylabs. Sedys concluded, “AI and ML technologies are vital in the fight against cybercrime, helping organizations identify anomalies.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Justice Department seized Liberty Reserve , alleging the virtual currency service acted as a $6 billion financial hub for the cybercrime world. In May 2013, the U.S. Internal Revenue service finally got in touch to discuss my claim. “We’re just getting to the point where we have received funds,” the investigator said.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has released its annual report, the 2020 Internet Crime Report , which includes data from 791,790 complaints of suspected cybercrimes. “In 2020, the IC3 observed an increase in the number of BEC/EAC complaints related to the use of identity theft and funds being converted to cryptocurrency.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Compromised data include names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, bank account numbers, credit cards, passwords, license plates, citizen service numbers or passport data. The group demanded a Bitcoin payment from the affected companies and threatened to publish the stolen information online or destroy their infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

“He is charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and multiple counts of wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 2, 2019

On September 30th, 2019, the financial institution began sending out data breach notifications to the impacted, the notice informed them that the former employee potentially used the data for fraudulent activities, including identity theft and financial frauds. SecurityAffairs – American Express, cybercrime).

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

McLaren offers to impacted individuals an identity protection services for 12 months. The company recommends impacted individuals to remain vigilant and monitor their bank account activity. “In addition, we are offering identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert. .

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2019

The suspects have received sentences ranging from four years and three months to eight years and two months i n prison on wire fraud conspiracy , computer fraud and abuse, and aggravated identity theft charges. SecurityAffairs – Romanian men, cybercrime). Attorney Byung J. BJay ” Pak. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Department of Justice charged nine individuals connected to a hacking crew focused on identity theft and SIM swapping attacks. They can prove their identity by answering basic security questions and requesting the cancellation of the old SIM and the activation of a new one. SecurityAffairs – SIM swapping, cybercrime).

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2019

Department of Justice charged nine individuals connected to a hacking crew focused on identity theft and SIM swapping attacks. “SIM Hijacking or “SIM Swapping” is an identity theft technique that exploits a common cyber-security weakness – mobile phone numbers. ” reads the press release published by the DoJ.

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