SC Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

The author claims the program, dubbed Povlsomware, is designed to be an educational tool for testing anti-virus protections; however, it’s possible that cybercriminals could adopt and modify the code in order to launch their own attacks, warns Trend Micro, which detailed the ransomware in a new company blog post this week.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2023

EvilExtractor is a new “all-in-one” info stealer for Windows that is being advertised for sale on dark web cybercrime forums. The tool was developed by a company named Kodex, which claims that the tool was developed for an educational purpose. EvilExtractor is a modular info-stealer, it exfiltrates data via an FTP service.

Cybercrime 89

Cybercrime Malware Education Phishing 89

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

. “Noncompliant virtual currency exchanges, which have a lax anti-money laundering program or collect minimal Know Your Customer information or none at all, serve as important hubs in the cybercrime ecosystem and are operating in violation of Title 18 United States Code, Sections 1960 and 1956.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

” said Meta Chief Information Security Officer Guy Rosen. The rapid evolution of generative AI space is attracting threat actors, for this reason, Meta recommends being vigilant on the evolution of the threat landscape. “ChatGPT is the new crypto.”

Malware 95

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

The malware allows operators to steal login credentials from popular services such as social media platforms and cryptocurrency wallets, then stolen data is sold on cybercrime forums by the operators. To prevent infections from malware like Cryptbot, Cybercrime Support Network recommends users to Download from well-known and trusted sources.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter ) The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 417 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition appeared first on Security Affairs.

Cybercrime 89

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

Today’s indictment and global takedown of the Try2Check website demonstrates that the Office, together with our partners, will disrupt cybercrime operations no matter where they are based.” The DoJ pointed out that Try2Check also victimized a major U.S.-based

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

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Computers and Electronics 82

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The threat actors also attempted to sell the stolen data on the BreachForums cybercrime forum that was recently shut down by law enforcement. Kodi has disclosed a data breach, threat actors have stolen the company’s MyBB forum database that contained data for over 400K users and private messages.

Data breaches 93

Data breaches Backups Passwords Accountability 93

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

The discovery of STYX also highlights the need for international cooperation in combating cybercrime. International cooperation is thus essential to share information and resources that enable the identification and arrest of cybercriminals.

Banking 80

Banking Cybercrime Accountability Risk 80

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

” DEV-1084 presented itself as cybercrime group likely as an attempt to hide its real motivation of a nation-state actor. The link between the DEV-1084 cluster and MERCURY was established based on the following evidence: Both DEV-1084 and MERCURY were observed sending emails from the IP address 146.70.106[.]89.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Cybercrime VPN Education 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

.” The company reported the security breach to the relevant authorities, and it downplayed the incident, saying that the attack had no significant financial and operational impact. In response to the incident, the company announced it is enhancing the information security control measures of its network and infrastructure.

Ransomware 87

Ransomware Firmware Hacking Manufacturing 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

AT&T spokesperson Jim Kimberly told TechCrunch that the company is aware of the security breaches, she also added that they have “identified the unauthorized creation of secure mail keys, which can be used in some cases to access an email account without needing a password.”

Cryptocurrency 78

Cryptocurrency Accountability Passwords Hacking 78

Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

While investigating the malware distribution, the researchers noticed the use of an infrastructure known to belong to cybercrime group TA505. com, which is a domain associated with the operations of the TA505 cybercrime gang. Upon executing the MSI file, a PowerShell command is launched.

Malware 88

Malware Cybercrime Banking Software 88

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

The IT giant has seized the domains used by the threat actors employed in its attacks aimed at organizations in tech, transportation, government, and education sectors located in the U.S., Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g. Middle East, and India. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

. “Microsoft, Fortra and Health-ISAC remain relentless in our efforts to improve the security of the ecosystem, and we are collaborating with the FBI Cyber Division, National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF) and Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) on this case. Our action is therefore not one and done.”

Penetration Testing 84

Penetration Testing Ransomware Malware Hacking 84

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, MSI) The post Money Message ransomware group claims to have hacked IT giant MSI appeared first on Security Affairs.

Hacking 78

Hacking Ransomware Manufacturing Education 78

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

The seizure of the Hydra Market is the result of an international investigation conducted by the Central Office for Combating Cybercrime (ZIT) in partnership with U.S. In April 2022, Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office, the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), announced they have shut down Hydra, one of the world’s largest dark web marketplace.

Marketing 81

Marketing Accountability Cybercrime Education 81

Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Kubernetes ) The post Health insurer Point32Health suffered a ransomware attack appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 1, 2023

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Identity Theft 88

Identity Theft Ransomware Scams Education 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2023

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Ransomware 84

Ransomware Education Media Malware 84

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

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Healthcare 79

Healthcare Cyber Attacks Education Media 79

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

million members impacted appeared first on Security Affairs. Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, American Bar Association (ABA) ) The post American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

Data breaches 90

Data breaches Passwords Education Accountability 90

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

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Cyber Attacks 84

Cyber Attacks Data breaches Education Media 84

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

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Data breaches 94

Data breaches Identity Theft Education Ransomware 94

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2023

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Malware 87

Malware Education Media Authentication 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2023

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Data breaches 88

Data breaches Education Accountability Media 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2023

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Wireless 90

Wireless Education Ransomware Media 90

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

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Encryption 97

Encryption Architecture Ransomware Education 97

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

. • Create security awareness for employees. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness. Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them.

Passwords 214

Passwords Security Awareness Data breaches Cybersecurity 214

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

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Malware 95

Malware Mobile Education Media 95

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education. reads the alert.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Healthcare Education Encryption 93

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

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Ransomware 75

Ransomware Education Media Hacking 75

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Remcos RAT ) The post Remcos RAT campaign targets US accounting and tax return preparation firms appeared first on Security Affairs.

Accountability 90

Accountability Phishing Financial Services Surveillance 90

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

For some, a cyber criminal matches some of the Hollywood tropes: a person sitting alone in a dimly lit room, furiously mashing on a keyboard to steal information from a person or company. Those days are behind us, however, as cybercrime is establishing itself as a business in and of itself.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk Cyber Risk 78

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

The group targeted multiple sectors, including government, defense, energy, transportation/logistics, education, and humanitarian organizations. The experts reported the case of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) controls, which is one of the world’s largest oil pipelines that transports oil from Kazakhstan to the Black Sea. .”

Phishing 88

Phishing Education Accountability Telecommunications 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2023

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Data breaches 92

Data breaches Media Manufacturing Education 92