Malwarebytes

JANUARY 27, 2025

In May, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty estimated that the ransomware attack compromised the data of a third of US individuals when he testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed the initial attack.

Data breaches 121

Data breaches Healthcare Insurance Passwords 121

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Over 200,000 internal messages from the notorious ransomware group Black Basta have surfaced online exposing deep divisions, ransom negotiations, and internal dysfunction. Cybersecurity experts are now poring over the data, uncovering a rare inside look at how one of the most feared ransomware groups operates and potentially unravels.

Ransomware 68

Ransomware Phishing Healthcare Cryptocurrency 68

SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2025

Top cybercrime categories: Phishing/spoofing: 193,407 complaints Extortion: 86,415 complaints Personal data breaches: 64,882 complaints Cryptocurrency-related scams: Nearly 150,000 complaints involved cryptocurrency, accounting for $9.3 Ransomware The IC3 recognized 67 new ransomware variants in 2024. billion in losses.

Cybercrime 81

Cybercrime Scams Cryptocurrency Internet 81

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The fraudsters behind the often laughable Nigerian prince email scams have long since branched out into far more serious and lucrative forms of fraud, including account takeovers, phishing, dating scams, and malware deployment. The FBI says BEC scams netted thieves more than $12 billion between 2013 and 2018.

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Scams Accountability Banking Media 253

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Cybercrime 115

Cybercrime Ransomware Phishing Banking 115

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Malwarebytes

MAY 30, 2022

The BBC has revealed details of how a food bank in the UK was conned out of about $63,000 (£50,000) by scammers who used two separate attacks to fleece their victims. A food bank is a way for people to ensure they don’t starve. For most people, this is where the scam ends. Part 2, a call from a fake bank.

Banking 116

Banking Scams Accountability Phishing 116

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2025

Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by a ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom, nearly a month after first disclosing the cyberattack. Nova Scotia Power confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack nearly a month after disclosing a cyber incident. The company revealed it hasnt paid the ransom. Nova Scotia Power Inc.

Energy and Utilities 80

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Data breaches Accountability 80

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

According to a research conducted by Avast, grandparents aged between in 55 to 64 are being targeted mainly by those spreading ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets. Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles.

Scams 90

Scams Ransomware Spyware Adware 90

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

Related : How ransomware became a scourge Ransomware attacks and email fraud have spiked to record levels across the U.S. Over the course of a month, the crooks, posing as a known vendor, used faked email messages to entice school district personnel to make three bank transfers into accounts controlled by the criminals.

Scams 147

Scams Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering 147

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking has become the frontline defense against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. With billions of dollars and sensitive data at risk, banks are under constant pressure to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Table of Contents Toggle What is Cyber Security in Banking?

Banking 108

Banking Identity Theft DDOS Cyber threats 108

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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

Malware 69

Malware Scams Banking Ransomware 69

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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Small Business 85

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 23, 2025

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Scams 57

Scams Banking Ransomware Media 57

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

If your kids play Roblox, you may wish to warn them of ransomware perils snapping at their heels. What tactics are used to scam Roblox users? We covered one such scam last year. Not everything is scam central; some of it is just weird, or baffling. Glad you asked! Robux is the in-game currency used by players.

Ransomware 143

Ransomware Scams Malware Phishing 143

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Kremlin breaks with all tradition and announces that — at the request of the United States — it has arrested 14 people suspected of working for REvil , one of the more ruthless and profitable Russian ransomware groups. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams. banks are stiffing account takeover victims.

Cryptocurrency 326

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 326

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

of all Mac detections in 2020—the rest can be attributed to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Adware ThiefQuest tricked many researchers into believing it was the first example of ransomware on macOS since 2017, but the malware was hiding its real activity of massive data exfiltration. In short, in 2020, cyberthreats evolved.

Malware 127

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 127

Malwarebytes

JULY 28, 2021

In terms of actual attacks which took place, we see the rise of mobile as a way in for Olympics scams. Email spam promising free airline tickets to see the games is a timeless social media scam also repackaged for this sporting event. Here, you’d get nothing but survey scams. Yes, games thrown into the mix alongside mobile.

Scams 142

Scams Hacking Malware Mobile 142

Security Affairs

MARCH 31, 2021

Experts warn that cybercriminals are targeting Indonesia’s major banks posing as bank representatives or customer support team members on Twitter. To lure victims, cybercriminals pose as bank representatives or customer support team members on Twitter. From January to early March 2021, this scheme grew in scope 2.5-fold

Banking 102

Banking Scams Accountability Risk 102

Malwarebytes

MAY 3, 2021

We also dug into a supply chain attack , discussed threats from a ransomware group , and did a deep dive on wallet recovery code scams. We had Signal insisting it’s very private indeed , an explainer for ip addresses , vulnerabilities in IoT land , and a plan for success from the Ransomware Task Force. Other cybersecurity news.

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Scams Banking CISO IoT 123

Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. A 21 year old man named David Smith, from Connecticut, allegedly figured out a way to extract large quantities of cash from drivers with a scam stretching back to 2020.

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Scams Phishing Password Management Passwords 98

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

At the same time, banking organizations are a growing target for cyberattacks. One study by Trend Micro reported a 1,318% rise in ransomware attacks targeting banks in the first half of 2021. Many banks will have just a day and a half to report cyber incidents, under a new rule that will go into effect on May 1, 2022.

Banking 98

Banking Cybercrime Insurance Ransomware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2023

As the company doesn’t store sensitive details like payment info or bank account numbers of customers on its official servers, so the hackers did not access those details…. The post Details of ransomware attack on Ferrari and NBA appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. that’s great! Ferrari S.p.A

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Data breaches Scams Banking 116

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

One of the most ruthless cyberattacks is a ransomware attack. What Is a Ransomware Attack? Ransomware is a cyberattack that uses malware – software created to infiltrate a computer system and damage or disrupt it. Ransomware attacks are about as old as the internet itself. What Companies Have Suffered These Attacks?

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Ransomware Software Malware Education 123

Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 9, 2021

According to the FBI, it has successfully seized most of the Bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline to “Darkside” criminals after the highly publicized ransomware attack that led to recent gas shortages in multiple US States.

Cryptocurrency 363

Cryptocurrency Artificial Intelligence Government Hacking 363

SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For example, we supported INTERPOL-coordinated action to disrupt the Grandoreiro malware operation, helped counter cybercrime during the 2024 Olympics , and contributed to Operation Synergia II , which aimed to disrupt cyberthreats such as targeted phishing, ransomware, and infostealers. times compared to 2023.

Marketing 104

Marketing Data breaches Cryptocurrency Malware 104

Malwarebytes

APRIL 18, 2023

We’re seeing a number of complaints on Reddit and elsewhere regarding a scam which flares up every so often. It’s called the “Muse scam”, and targets users of Instagram. Is this a scam? This scam is all a spin on the much older fake check scam, covered in detail by the FTC. It is indeed.

Scams 98

Scams Banking Threat Detection Mobile 98

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware.

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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. Ransomware payment methods: False. Ransomware groups and destructive activity: True.

Penetration Testing 137

Penetration Testing Banking Ransomware Malware 137

Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2023

We often think of malvertising as being malicious ads that push malware or scams, and quite rightly so these are probably the most common payloads. Yet, it redirects victims to a malicious site that first collects their address, credit card details and, requires them to log into their bank account for verification.

Banking 98

Banking Phishing Scams Advertising 98

Malwarebytes

MARCH 24, 2025

AVLab honors ThreatDown Endpoint Protection Welcome to the era of macOS stealers Introducing ThreatDown OneView free self-serve trial for MSPs Ransomware in February 2025Cl0p and RansomHub run riot Stay safe! Our business solutions remove all remnants of ransomware and prevent you from getting reinfected.

Spyware 55

Spyware Scams Banking Ransomware 55

SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Figures of the year In 2022, Kaspersky mobile products and technology detected: 1,661,743 malicious installers 196,476 new mobile banking Trojans 10,543 new mobile ransomware Trojans Trends of the year Mobile attacks leveled off after decreasing in the second half of 2021 and remained around the same level throughout 2022. and 1.35%).

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 143

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, ReasonLabs researchers recently uncovered a scam that used stolen credit cards and fake websites to skim monthly charges off of unsuspecting consumers. These days, ordinary people are facing increasing —and more complex—threats than ever before.

Risk 203

Risk Cybersecurity Antivirus Phishing 203

Identity IQ

JUNE 24, 2021

They may have plans to pocket your money, steal your identity or install ransomware on your computer. You can avoid phishing scams by ignoring inbound requests, like emails or phone calls, even if you believe it is coming from a legitimate organization. Follow These Best Practices to Avoid Scams appeared first on IdentityIQ.

Scams 96

Scams Identity Theft Banking Accountability 96

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2022

The attacker then creates a look-alike domain and contacts each customer on the report explaining that all future payments should be sent to a new bank account. We would never expect someone we know and work with to scam us, much less defraud our organization. The attacker also has the rep’s email signature. Planned attacks.

Phishing 247

Phishing Accountability Scams Authentication 247

Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2023

You may have seen a worrying report of Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used in a virtual kidnapping scam. Unfortunately, with the daughter out of sight this just made the scam seem more believable. Virtual kidnapping scams have been around for many years , but this is a new spin on a well-worn technique. A plausible alert.

Scams 98

Scams Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Banking 98

Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Phishing scams: Phishing scams that target travel-related platforms are on the rise. In 2024, the travel website booking.com reported a 500%-900% increase in travel-related phishing scams. This rise was attributed to the large number of scams using AI, making it easier for criminals to mimic trusted sources.

VPN 82

VPN Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing 82