Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2022

” Musk must have taken the leap into longform blogging and is now a Medium author. The page claims that Musk is doing an “official” ETH (Ethereal) and BTC (Bitcoin) giveaway. The page claims that Musk is doing an “official” ETH (Ethereal) and BTC (Bitcoin) giveaway. BTC on Instagram bitcoin scam.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ransomware uses a variety of attack techniques, including phishing where it can be very difficult for a human to discern whether an email is safe or not. The post The History and Current State of Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In just a few short years, Bitcoin, the innovative cryptocurrency underpinned by Blockchain technology, has earned broad legitimacy and won plaudits from many top technologists, investors, and even bankers. The very nature of Bitcoin – its scale, its openness – are fundamental to its professed security properties.

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Webroot

AUGUST 10, 2022

When was the last time you secretly smiled when ransomware gangs had their bitcoin stolen, their malware servers shut down, or were forced to disband? So, what does this mean for your business, your customers, your partners, and even your family as you vie to stay safe online and protect what matters most—data?

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As we mentioned in a previous blog , hackers come in many forms, but their methods can generally be classified into three distinct types of cybercriminals: The Impersonator – Hackers that pretend to be others, often using social engineering and human psychology to trick users. Let’s look at a few primary examples. Who is the Impersonator?

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2021

Those with no prior experience may think somebody is suggesting an unfamiliar yet safe way to make a fortune. A perfect arrangement is in place for the release of the fund to you without hitches through crypto currency which you may call bitcoin if you want. Transferring the fund to you through bitcoin is a perfect way.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The DarkSide ransomware group called it quits after some of its servers and Bitcoin accounts were seized, and its DarkSide Leaks blog was shut down. The US State Department is offering a massive $10 million reward if you can help bring DarkSide to justice. And they aren’t just after the ransomware group members.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 3, 2021

, he’s alleged to have threatened to release data stolen from his employer if a ransom demand for 50 bitcoin (roughly $2 million when this all took place) wasn’t paid. We’ve talked about the harms caused by insider threats many times on this blog. Even the FBI aren’t safe from such events.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The year’s most successful ransomware group Introduced the triple extortion method – encryption + data leak + DDOS attack Accept payments in two untraceable cryptocurrencies Monero and Zcash as well as Bitcoin. The key to staying safe is a layered approach to cybersecurity backed up by a cyber resilience strategy.

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Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

“What Bitcoin was to 2011, NFTs are to 2021.”. A distributed group of devices does the work to vouch for the authenticity of the token the same way it does for a bitcoin. Regardless, it’s safe to say they’re worth getting to know, because they’ll make headlines for some time to come. Non- what token?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Related: Coronavirus scams leverage email As we get deeper into dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, the need for authorities and experts to communicate reliably and effectively with each other, as well as to the general public, is vital. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. Also, see the blog post - The Ransomware Group Tactics which Maximise their Profitability. How not to disclosure a Hack. conduct employee phishing tests.

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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. appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales e-Security. 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.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Yet Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are mere pieces of the puzzle. However, the flip side is that the distribution of wealth has gotten as out of whack as it was during feudal times. Wildland’s new paradigm. A paradigm shift clearly is in order, one that puts individuals more directly in control of their digital personas.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

blogging platform that posted a gallery of children’s drawings, encouraging users to vote for their favorites. The “giveaways” were timed to coincide with events that were directly or indirectly associated with cryptocurrency. “Promotional campaigns by major banks” were a popular bait in 2022.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 29, 2018

Blockchains were originally used as a type of online currency, such as Bitcoin, the original blockchain. It is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchain to secure your company and your information. But it is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchains to secure your company and your information. What Does IT Stand For?

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SecureList

MARCH 28, 2023

It is often the case that something new is just a reincarnation of something old. We have come across a series of clipboard injection attacks on cryptocurrency users, which emerged starting from September 2022. In a nutshell, the attack relies on malware replacing part of the clipboard contents once it detects a wallet address in it.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2022

Deleting files isn’t enough to keep data safe. This is important for any businesses upgrading their hardware to new technology, as it allows for the safe transfer of data before it is removed from old machines. More recently, there was the 2022 Crypto.com hack which saw $18 million of Bitcoin and a further $15 million of Ethereum.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2021

So many readers had questions in response to the tweet that I thought it was worth a blog post exploring this one weird cyber defense trick. In a message posted to its victim shaming blog, DarkSide tried to say it was “apolitical” and that it didn’t wish to participate in geopolitics.

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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.

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Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

All sites at time of testing had a safe, zero detection rating in Virus Total except for one, “daddylive”, with a rating of 1/85. While the more secure HTTPS isn’t always a guarantee a site is completely safe, the lack of certification and security protocol were red flags, making sharing details or sensitive information risky.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Obviously, it's working with their API and notice that first of all I could send $0 or zero Bitcoin to someone and that was weird, right? And then I tried sending like a negative on dollar in Bitcoin. I mean, it's not clear how you get a job, or even experience for that matter. I sort of fell into this when I had my first day at ZDNet.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, May 2021. million in Bitcoin to Darkside. . It was reported DarkSide had made at least $90m in ransom payments from about 47 other victims according to Bitcoin records.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Krebs wrote for The Washington Post between 1995 and 2009 before launching his current blog KrebsOnSecurity.com. Facebook Plans on Backdooring WhatsApp [link] — Schneier Blog (@schneierblog) August 1, 2019. Brian Krebs | @briankrebs. Dave Kennedy | @hackingdave. — Dave Kennedy (@HackingDave) July 15, 2020.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 9, 2022

As mentioned in our blog post Ransomware’s Russia problem , RagnarLocker is believed to be of Russian origin and will try to avoid making victims in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). In the pdf file that carries FLASH Number CU-000163-MW you can find the current IOCs, including IP addresses, Bitcoin addresses, and email addresses.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Ransom is usually paid in Bitcoin to keep hackers anonymous. And that’s how you can detect it: The call-to-action [WARNING] gives you a sense of urgency. Gmail as a sender is super strange. The image looks really odd. Besides, why should it be in the email? Google asks you to update your system. This is what ransomware looks like.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The ransom demand was approximately $76,000 in Bitcoin. Ransomware is one of the most destructive cybersecurity threats that can unexpectedly disrupt the work of your team at any time. But what is ransomware, and how to protect yourself from this cybersecurity threat? What is Ransomware: Full Information What is ransomware?

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2021

Source: Microsoft Security Blog) The EU published the SOCTA 2021 report providing a detailed analysis of the threat of serious and organised crime facing the EU. Stay safe, everyone! Source: Europol) New information was revealed about how the FBI managed to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone. Source: BBC).

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

This blog post recounts the history of Password Checkup, from its inception to its launch, by exploring the following topics in turn. Origin story One of the ways we keep Google accounts safe is by proactively resetting reused passwords for accounts found in third-party data breaches. Russian Bitcoin forum. in part because.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 18, 2022

Grandoreiro is written in Delphi and utilizes techniques like binary padding to inflate binaries, Captcha implementation for sandbox evasion, and command-and-control (CnC) communication using patterns that are identical to LatentBot. In-depth analysis of the Grandoreiro campaign and corresponding Infection chain has been explained below.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 13, 2022

Since then Hash started a reverse engineering wiki site called Recessim and created dozens of YouTube videos in a channel of that same name to chronicle his adventures. He joins The Hacker Mind to talk about his journey, about mesh networks, and even glitching. Like any true hacker, this isn’t his day job; this is his passion.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

Usually a certain amount of Bitcoin. And then I tried sending like negative Bitcoin. He also talks about his infosec journey hacking cryptocurrencies, joining the Digital Defense Service and CISA, and helping secure the 2020 presidential election… all before the age of 22. Failure to pay, and your data is encrypted forever.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

Usually a certain amount of Bitcoin. And then I tried sending like negative Bitcoin. He also talks about his infosec journey hacking cryptocurrencies, joining the Digital Defense Service and CISA, and helping secure the 2020 presidential election… all before the age of 22. Failure to pay, and your data is encrypted forever.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2019

It’s safe to assume that the U.S. Cyber espionage turned a corner this spring when Israeli fighter jets eradicated a building in the Gaza Strip believed to house Hamas cyber operatives carrying out attacks on Israel’s digital systems. Related: The Golden Age of cyber spying is upon us.

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