Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Europol has summarized the overall results of this sting: 106 arrests, mostly in Spain and some in Italy 16 house searches 118 bank accounts frozen Seizures include many electronic devices, 224 credit cards, SIM cards and point-of-sale terminals, a marijuana plantation and equipment for its cultivation and distribution.

Cybercrime 105

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Phishing 105

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Google Android team found high severity flaw in Honeywell Android-based handheld computers. New XBash malware combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. Magecart cybercrime group stole customers credit cards from Newegg electronics retailer. Homebuyers Being Targeted by Money Transfer Scam.

Computers and Electronics 86

Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Data breaches Spyware 86

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. The cryptocurrency business continues to grow, and people continue to invest their money in this market because it’s a digital asset and all transactions occur online. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

Even though, in 2020, we have seen ever more sophisticated cyberattacks, the overall statistics look encouraging: the number of users hit by computer and mobile malware declines, so does financial phishing. In 2020, the PayPal brand name (38.7%) was used for scam more than those of any other popular payment system. to 17.5%.

Banking 145

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 145

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

Meanwhile, cryptocurrency became a prominent target for those seeking monetary gain. The amount of cryptocurrency-related phishing grew significantly in 2022, and with an endless array of new coins, NFT and other DeFi projects, scammers are continuously duping users. Now we see that APT actors have also switched to crypto.

Banking 114

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 114

Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2020

“Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren filed 30 felony charges against the teen this week for “scamming people across America” in connection with the Twitter hack that happened on July 15.” ” states WFLA-TV. ” states the DoJ. ” states the DoJ. The third defendant is a juvenile.

Hacking 140

Hacking Computers and Electronics Scams Accountability 140

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

AUGUST 5, 2021

Parcel scam: buy one, get none. Therefore, any offer to buy them is evidently a scam. Another traditional scam aims to persuade the user that they are the lucky winner of a tidy sum. Investments and public property scams. or cryptocurrency secured by these resources. or cryptocurrency secured by these resources.

Phishing 135

Phishing Banking Scams Computers and Electronics 135

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

By the time Ehuan gets involved, victims just want to put their computers and their lives back together as quickly as possible. This last point about lawyers and cryptocurrency hits home and bothers me the most. The anonymity of the Internet, cryptocurrency and the lack of international cooperation between the U.S. Would a U.S.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Banking 84

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself.

Phishing 118

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 118

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In fact, from January through the end of October, Kaspersky detected more than 2,300 fraudulent global resources aimed at 85,000 potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 141

SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Other scam pages featured surveys, offering respondents gifts or prize draws for participating. Such fake giveaways are a classic scam tactic. Beyond verification scams, fraudsters also lured victims with attractive offers. Some scams offered users a surprise “gift” a free Telegram Premium subscription.

Phishing 88

Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics 88