Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The charges being pursued by investigators include criminal conspiracy for unauthorized access to computer systems, illegal interception, falsification of electronic communications, disclosure of confidential information, aiding and abetting, and extortion. ” reads a statement from a lawyer for Del Vecchio.

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Computers and Electronics Banking Marketing Hacking 138

Krebs on Security

APRIL 10, 2020

In this case, fraudsters would simply need to identify the personal information for a pool of Americans who don’t normally file tax returns, which may well include a large number of people who are disabled, poor or simply do not have easy access to a computer or the Internet. Step 2 in the application for non-filers.

Computers and Electronics 360

Computers and Electronics Banking Accountability Scams 360

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Department of Homeland Security hastily assembled a conference call with healthcare industry executives warning about an “imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. based Sky Lakes Medical Center’s computer systems. Lawrence Health System led to computer infections at Caton-Potsdam, Messena and Gouverneur hospitals.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 30, 2020

In a report published today, the company said since late March 2020 it has observed several crooks complaining about COVID-19 interfering with the daily activities of their various money mules (people hired to help launder the proceeds of cybercrime). ” Alex Holden , founder and CTO of Hold Security , agreed.

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Marketing Scams 358

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 . Dateline Cybercrime .

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

Krebs on Security

JUNE 3, 2022

Department of Justice (DOJ) recently revised its policy on charging violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a 1986 law that remains the primary statute by which federal prosecutors pursue cybercrime cases. In a statemen t about the changes, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

It is a key supplier in the semiconductor and electronics industries, providing critical components for products such as smartphones, computers, automotive electronics, and other high-tech applications.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2024

is a Taiwanese multinational company that produces computer hardware and electronics, Acer is investigating the security breach with the help of cybersecurity experts and notified the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) in the Philippines.

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Data breaches Computers and Electronics Hacking Cybercrime 140

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.

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Phishing 101

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

For the past seven years, an online service known as 911 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, allowing customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe — but predominantly in the United States. The 911 service as it exists today.

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VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 356

Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2025

A Minnesota cybersecurity and computer forensics expert whose testimony has featured in thousands of courtroom trials over the past 30 years is facing questions about his credentials and an inquiry from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Lanterman’s LinkedIn profile that has a degree from Harvard University.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2024

Along with co-defendants Maksim Silnikau and Andrei Tarasov, Kadariya is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and computer fraud conspiracy. Kadariya has been indicted for distributing the Angler Exploit Kit and other malware to millions of victims. “The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $2.5

Malware 133

Malware Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Internet 133

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2020, the United States brought charges against four men accused of building a bulletproof hosting empire that once dominated the Russian cybercrime industry and supported multiple organized cybercrime groups. From January 2005 to April 2013, there were two primary administrators of the cybercrime forum Spamdot (a.k.a

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Cybercrime Banking Computers and Electronics DDOS 278

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The agents arrested the man at his home in Prykarpattia, he is a representative of the Russian electronic system of instant payments Webmoney, which is subject to the sanctions of the National Security and Defense Council. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). ” reads the press release published by the Ukrainian SSU.

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DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Advertising 114

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

Estonian hacker Pavel Tsurkan has pleaded guilty in a United States court to the counts of computer fraud and of creating and operating a proxy botnet. The Estonian national Pavel Tsurkan has pleaded guilty in a United States court to two counts of computer fraud and abuse. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The authorities conducted 16 searches in Madrid, Málaga, Huelva, Alicante and Murcia and seized firearms, a katana, a baseball bat, four high-end cars, 80,000 euros in cash, a database with information on four million people, and computer and electronic material valued in thousands of euros. ” said the Spanish Police. .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2024

is a consumer electronics accessories company based in the United States. ” FreshClick is not developed by BigCommerce, which told Bleeping Computer that its systems were secure. The company has not disclosed the number of impacted customers were impacted by this security breach. What Information Was Involved?

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Data breaches Computers and Electronics Hacking Wireless 84

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer discloses a security breach suffered by its after-sales service systems in India after an isolated attack. Bad news for the Taiwanese electronics technology giant Acer, it disclosed a second security breach this year. We are notifying all potentially affected customers in India.

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Computers and Electronics Retail Media Cybercrime 105

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The creation of a dedicated emergency number for cybersecurity could provide an effective solution to this rapidly growing challenge The growing threat of cybercrime is calling for new and innovative defense strategies. This would have a long-term impact on cybercrime prevention, helping to create a society more aware of digital threats.

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Cybersecurity Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Education 132

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 26, 2020

Now, after more than seven years in prison Hieupc is back in his home country and hoping to convince other would-be cybercrooks to use their computer skills for good. Ten years ago, then 19-year-old hacker Ngo was a regular on the Vietnamese-language computer hacking forums. Secret Service. Hieu Minh Ngo, in his teens. BEGINNINGS.

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Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Hacking Accountability 354

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. 24, Russia invades Ukraine, and fault lines quickly begin to appear in the cybercrime underground. I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 305

Krebs on Security

JULY 24, 2018

The email allowed the intruders to install malware on the victim’s PC and to compromise a second computer at the bank that had access to the STAR Network , a system run by financial industry giant First Data that the bank uses to handle debit card transactions for customers.

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Banking Insurance Computers and Electronics Cyber Insurance 197

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2020

Ukrainian authorities arrested the members of a cybercrime gang who ran 20 cryptocurrency exchanges involved in money laundering. Police in Ukraine announced the arrest of the members of a cybercrime gang composed of three individuals who ran 20 cryptocurrency exchanges used in money laundering activities.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Digital transformation 140

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2020

The Operation Night Fury was led by Interpol’s ASEAN Cyber Capability Desk, a joint initiative to drive intelligence -led and coordinated actions against cybercrime in ASEAN through the implementation of a harmonized regional coordination framework. The men face up to 10 years in prison under article 363 of the Indonesian Criminal Code.

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Computers and Electronics eCommerce Advertising Cybercrime 143

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Electronics retail giant MediaMarkt was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted store operations in the Netherlands and Germany. Media Markt is a German multinational chain of stores selling consumer electronics with over 1000 stores in Europe. ” reported the local outlet RTLNieuws.

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Computers and Electronics Ransomware Retail Spyware 137

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Olympus issued a statement to announce that its European, Middle East and Africa computer network was hit by a ransomware attack. Until recently, the company built digital cameras and other electronics until it sold its struggling camera division in January. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Technology Ransomware Computers and Electronics Cybercrime 139

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has arrested six individuals for their role in the operations of a cybercrime ring in the country. On 9 September 2024, around 160 officers from various Singapore Police Force units conducted raids across the island, leading to the arrests and the seizure of electronic devices and cash.

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Mobile Cryptocurrency 56

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

“The County of Delaware recently discovered a disruption to portions of its computer network. We commenced an immediate investigation that included taking certain systems offline and working with computer forensic specialists to determine the nature and scope of the event.

Computers and Electronics 139

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Booter sites are dangerous because they help lower the barriers to cybercrime, allowing even complete novices to launch sophisticated and crippling attacks with the click of a button. There are also multiple ways we can show this is pretty clearly not lawful under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.” bullstresser[.]net. netstress[.]org.

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DNS Computers and Electronics Government Internet 238

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2022

The RSOCKS was composed of millions of compromised computers and other electronic devices around the world, including industrial control systems, time clocks, routers, audio/video streaming devices, and smart garage door openers. “The U.S. ” reads the announcement published by DoJ.

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Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Hacking 127

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

The Australian man faces twelve counts of computer offenses. The RAT allowed customers to access and control their victims’ computers remotely, its author advertised its stealing capabilities. “ According to the indictment, Chakhmakhchyan engaged in electronic communication with buyers after advertising the Hive RAT. .

Computers and Electronics 141

Computers and Electronics Advertising Cryptocurrency Malware 141

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The analysis of a malicious email revealed a possible raising interest of the TA505 cybercrime gang in system integrator companies. The infrastructure used in the attacks suggests the involvement of the cybercrime group TA505. I am a computer security scientist with an intensive hacking background. Introduction.

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Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Malware 61

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2024

France Travail data breach impacted 43 Million people Scranton School District in Pennsylvania suffered a ransomware attack Lazarus APT group returned to Tornado Cash to launder stolen funds Moldovan citizen sentenced in connection with the E-Root cybercrime marketplace case UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland Cisco (..)

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Data breaches Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Ransomware 133

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

The operation was conducted by the Polish Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime with the support of Europol, the FBI, and law enforcement agencies from the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, and the Joint Cybercrime Action Taskforce (J-CAT). zlotys and money in the amount of over 145 thousand. Viewer discretion is advised.

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DDOS Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Cryptocurrency 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2018

to more than 6,000 customers, he also helped them to hack computers worldwide. LuminosityLink, that Grubbs knew would be used by some customers to remotely access and control their victims’ computers without the victims’ knowledge or consent. Our modern society is dependent on computers, mobile devices, and the use of the internet.

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Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Advertising Marketing 96

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). The act also covers various forms of cybercrime, including malware distribution and data theft.

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Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 120

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The agents performed 16 house searches and seized many electronic devices, 224 credit cards, SIM cards and point-of-sale terminals, a marihuana plantation and equipment for its cultivation and distribution. “The Joint Cybercrime Action Taskforce (J-CAT) at Europol supported the operation. ” concludes Europol.

Computers and Electronics 112

Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Banking Phishing 112