SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

The FBI just released its annual Internet Crime Report, and it is truly a sign of the times. The FBI notes that the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been key to its mission to track cybercrimes. It is vital the complaint contain all required data in provided fields, including banking information. Visit www.ic3.gov

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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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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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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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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. The necessary login credentials for online banking systems are previously harvested through a phishing kit.

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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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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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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

IdentityIQ We rely on the internet, from communicating with loved ones on social media to working and conducting business. As a result, vulnerability to cybercrime is a serious concern. Criminals can use this information to commit identity theft or fraud. Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots? A fake hotspot can be dangerous.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Origins and History of the Dark Web IdentityIQ The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that cannot be accessed as easily. The dark web consists of websites and services that operate anonymously and aren’t accessible in the “public” part of the internet. The deep web is far and away the largest part of the internet.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to research from the FBI and FTC, cybercrimes against older adults cost more than $650 million in losses each year. With Grandparent’s Day right around the corner, here’s a guide on how you can help keep your grandparents safe from the most common cybercrimes on the internet. Talk About the Latest Online Scams .

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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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Vipre

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Unfortunately, this hectic holiday spirit is a breeding ground for cybercrime and other nefarious online activity. Hackers use this chaos to their advantage; in fact, a 2020 Experian survey found that one in four Americans have been a victim of identity theft or fraud during the holidays. . Update all passwords. .

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Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

The recent Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report shows that cybercrime has spiked, leaving hundreds of thousands of victims and costing more than $4 billion. Moreover, losses due to internet crime increased by $700 million, growing from $3.5 billion in 2019 to $4.2 billion in 2020.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

How Virtual Card Numbers Make Online Shopping Safer IdentityIQ The risk of identity theft is on the rise, and it’s becoming a serious concern. In fact, over the past decade, the number of people who have fallen victim to fraud and identity theft has nearly tripled. Victims bear the brunt of this evolving threat.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School. Additionally, I am a Fellow and Lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government --where I teach Internet security policy -- and a Fellow at the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School. Before the. Other states may follow suit.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Meanwhile, greater reliance on mobile devices for everything from managing our bank accounts to checking credit scores leaves fintech users more at-risk than ever. Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The dataset also contained payment logs with emails, dates, bank names, phone numbers, and internet protocol (IP) addresses. Moreover, the database contained physical addresses – paired with names, email addresses, and phone numbers, this information could be used for identity theft or harassment.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 8, 2019

SSN and DOB data is widely available for sale in the cybercrime underground on almost all U.S. Happily, I did discover then when I used a different computer and Internet address to try to open up another account under my name, date of birth and SSN, it informed me that a profile already existed for this information.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Identity Theft. Physical Manipulation, Damage, Theft and Loss. Emotet remains the most common type of malware infection, which started as a banking trojan, evolved, and now targets organizations regardless of industry vertical. ".it Web-based Attacks. Web Application Attacks. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS).

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Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

In fact, the FBI’s (Federal Bureau of Investigation) 2020 Internet Crime Report , refers to what is happening as an “ Internet crime spree.” billion people were active internet users as of October 2020. ” “Cybercrime apparently cost the world over $1 trillion in 2020.” It’s a scam.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Financial Services Data Breaches Financial data is a primary target of cybercriminals looking to gain illicit access to personal and commercial bank account numbers, credit card information, and Social Security numbers for depositors, creditors, shareholders, employees, and the government.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Every nation analyzed the trends of cybercrime as apprehensions rose. If law enforcement does not attempt to match cybercrime’s rapid rise in popularity, criminals will continue to get away with their actions. Take the medical and science sectors during the pandemic, for example — this event made them relevant targets for cybercrime.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Importantly, if the Internet were to achieve such a promise, then everyone, no matter their gender, race, income level, education, or age, could feel as safe and as private online as they deserve. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

But the plan failed and the Ukrainian mastermind behind it soon after was imprisoned for unrelated cybercrime offenses. That individual recently gave his first interview since finishing his jail time here in the states, and he’s shared some select (if often abrasive and coarse) details on how he got into cybercrime and why.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

We can learn a lot from the cybercrime of the past…the history of cybercrime is a glimpse into what we can expect in the future. In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Dateline Cybercrime . Robert Herjavec.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

It includes stolen online banking logins (price varies depending on the account’s worth), Walmart credit cards, global credit cards with CVV from the USA, the UK, Australia, Israel, Spain, or Japan. Preventing Identity Theft. The list is quite extensive, and it goes on. Cryptocurrency trading accounts. Hackers love it.

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