SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

However, traditional financial threats – such as banking malware and financial phishing, continue to take up a significant share of such financially-motivated cyberattacks. For instance, malicious spam campaigns targeting organizations grew 10-fold in April 2022, spreading Qbot and Emotet malware.

Banking 80

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 80

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning of an active IRS impersonation scam campaign sending spam emails to distribute malware. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued an alert to warn taxpayers of a new scam campaign distributing malware. See Report Phishing and Online Scams for more details.” Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 78

Malware Computers and Electronics Scams Passwords 78

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

Croatia government agencies have been targeted by unknown hackers with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. A mysterious group of hackers carried out a series of cyber attacks against Croatian government agencies, infecting employees with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. ” reads one of the alerts.

Government 82

Government Malware Computers and Electronics Advertising 82

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The memo was obtained by the website SpaceRef, it warns of both phishing attacks and malware-based attacks. According to the advisory issued by NASA, the number of phishing attempts doubled in the past few days, at the same time the number of malware attacks on its systems has grown exponentially. ” reads the memo.

Cyber Attacks 145

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics VPN Phishing 145

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

A few Brazilian malware families expanded their operations to other continents, targeting victims in Europe and Asia. 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.

Banking 124

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 124

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.

Computers and Electronics 115

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Retail Spyware 115

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

FSB National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) revealed that foreign hackers have breached networks of Russian federal agencies. Attackers gained access to mail servers, electronic document management servers, file servers, and workstations of various levels to steal data of interest.

Computers and Electronics 115

Computers and Electronics Malware Antivirus Government 115

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.

Computers and Electronics 97

Computers and Electronics Internet Internet Manufacturing 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In Q3 2021 , online stores were in second place by share of recorded phishing attacks (20.63%). In this research, we analyzed various types of threats: financial malware associated with major online shopping platforms as well as phishing pages and fake websites mimicking the world’s biggest retail platforms. Methodology.

Scams 107

Scams Banking Phishing Retail 107

Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2022

Since 2018, one of the Lazarus Group’s tactics has been to disguse AppleJeus malware as cryptocurrency trading platforms for both Windows and Mac. CISA warns that it uses these trojanized applications to gain access to victims’ computers, to spread other malware, and steal private keys or to exploit other security gaps.

Social Engineering 114

Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Engineering 114

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The police seized over USD 52 000 in cash, 5 luxury vehicles and number of electronic devices that are currently being examined by the authorities. The malicious actors used several malware families in their attacks, including LockerGoga , MegaCortex and Dharma.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Malware Phishing 93

Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. According to TGH, the criminals did not access the hospital's electronic medical record system. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Watch out for fake vendors.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Passwords Identity Theft 84

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Microsoft sued Thallium North Korea-linked APT for hacking into its customers’ accounts and networks via spear-phishing attacks. Microsoft sued a North Korea-linked cyber espionage group tracked as Thallium for hacking into its customers’ accounts and networks via spear-phishing attacks. 27 in the U.S. 27 in the U.S.

Computers and Electronics 66

Computers and Electronics Phishing Accountability Malware 66

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Computer faults that disrupted voting in a North Carolina county in 2016 were not caused by cyber attacks, a federal investigation states. The Feds’ report said it didn’t find any malware or evidence of remote access to the Durham County Board of Elections systems. On Monday, the U.S. ” reported the AP agency.

Computers and Electronics 63

Computers and Electronics Hacking Cyber Attacks Advertising 63

Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2019

Law enforcement agencies in the United States and Europe today unsealed charges against 11 alleged members of the GozNym malware network, an international cybercriminal syndicate suspected of stealing $100 million from more than 41,000 victims with the help of a stealthy banking trojan by the same name. Prosecutors say Nikolov, a.k.a.

Cybercrime 180

Cybercrime Banking Small Business Computers and Electronics 180

SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2023

No charging station is safe, apparently, as the FBI is warning travelers looking to charge their devices in airports, hotels, and coffee shops that "juice jacking" is a thing—as bad actors are using public chargers and even free cables and charging plugs to infect phones and other devices with malware.

Computers and Electronics 86

Computers and Electronics Malware IoT Spyware 86

Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2018

Security researchers from Italian security firm TG Soft have uncovered an ongoing malware campaigns targeting Samsung service centers in Italy. has analyzed the campaign of spear-phishing on 2 april 2018 targeting the service centers of Samsung Italy.” Securi ty Affairs – Samsung service centers, spear-phishing).

Computers and Electronics 51

Computers and Electronics Phishing Advertising VPN 51

SecureList

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Using LOLBINS, common legitimate pentesting tools, and fileless malware; misleading security researchers by placing false flags—these and other anti-forensic tricks often make threat attribution a matter of luck. The malware spreads through spear-phishing emails with a malicious Microsoft Office document as attachment.

Malware 143

Malware Computers and Electronics Telecommunications Encryption 143

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The emails were disguised to look as if they come from the Central Bank of Russia and FinCERT, the Financial Sector Computer Emergency Response Team. Of course, the CBR does not have anything to do with the phishing campaign – the hackers faked the sender’s address. All messages sent via email contain FinCERT’s electronic signature.”.

Banking 101

Banking Computers and Electronics Phishing Cybercrime 101

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

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Computers and Electronics 84

Computers and Electronics Backups Cybercrime Marketing 84

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2020

According to the local media, the City of Durham was hit with a phishing attack aimed at delivering the Ryuk Ransomware on the victims’ systems. Once it’s inside, Ryuk can spread across network servers through file shares to individual computers,” reads a post published by SBI.

Ransomware 117

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Advertising Manufacturing 117

Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

These scams can occur through various channels, including phishing emails, phone calls, fake websites, and social media. Sometimes, you might even get phishing emails claiming that the membership fee has hiked to an alarming amount and urging you to cancel or confirm the charge. Click here to verify your account.” Their endgame?

Scams 64

Scams Banking Accountability Computers and Electronics 64

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

Organizations in the finance sector manage trillions of dollars and maintain very valuable and vital electronic data, including bank account, credit card, and transaction information as well as sensitive data related to estates, wills, titles, and other matters. Malware and ransomware attacks increase. Thu, 09/01/2022 - 05:15.

Financial Services 62

Financial Services Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Banking 62

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2020

” The attackers can run malicious code on a PS NOW user’s computer via a local WebSocket server started by the psnowlauncher.exe on port 1235 using the AGL Electron application it spawns after launch. “The local websocket server at localhost:1235 does not check the origin of incoming requests. .”

Computers and Electronics 113

Computers and Electronics Phishing Hacking Information Security 113

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. This has become a real stand-alone business in the dark web ( Malware-as-a-Service , MaaS). ATM and PoS malware to return with a vengeance.

Cryptocurrency 95

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 95

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

aka Baobeilong, aka Zhang Jianguo, aka Atreexp, both nationals of the People’s Republic of China (China), with conspiracy to commit computer intrusions, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft was announced today. , aka Afwar, aka CVNX, aka Alayos, aka Godkiller; and Zhang Shilong (???),

Computers and Electronics 79

Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Technology Manufacturing 79

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2019

Indeed during the group_a, the main observed delivery techniques where about Phishing (rif.T1193) and Valid Accounts (rif.T1078). From group_b to group_d time frame OilRig started a more sophisticated Spear Phishing (rif.T1193) campaigns within malicious attachments as their main threat delivery activity. Delivery Technique Over Time.

Computers and Electronics 80

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing DNS Phishing 80

Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Romanian duo convicted of fraud Scheme infecting 400,000 computers. RCE flaw in Electronic Arts Origin client exposes gamers to hack. Analyzing OilRigs malware that uses DNS Tunneling. Google is going to block logins from embedded browsers against MitM phishing attacks. Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook down worldwide.

Computers and Electronics 62

Computers and Electronics Spyware Data breaches Advertising 62

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

However she doesn’t know when the cyber attack will happen, what infrastructures the attacker will hit and what technique the attacker will use (phishing, exploiting, scam, etc). I am a computer security scientist with an intensive hacking background. Security Affairs – Professional Certification , malware).

Computers and Electronics 74

Computers and Electronics Penetration Testing Education Cybersecurity 74

Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

What Methods Are Employed by Identity Thieves Phishing Identity thieves will create fake emails trying to impersonate an organization to get you to reveal information. Be Wary of Phishing Scams As mentioned, identity thieves use phishing emails to steal victims’ personal information.

Identity Theft 59

Identity Theft Computers and Electronics Accountability Phishing 59

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 22, 2019

Your Web browser knows how to find a Web site name like example.com thanks to the global Domain Name System (DNS), which serves as a kind of phone book for the Internet by translating human-friendly Web site names (example.com) into numeric Internet address that are easier for computers to manage.

DNS 241

DNS Internet Internet Computers and Electronics 241

Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

“Mobile phishing increases more than 300% as 2020 chaos continues.” Additionally, they may call pretending to be a company you do business with, like Amazon, or one that can fix your computer, such as Apple. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) informs they want such things as: Remote access to your computer.

Scams 92

Scams Computers and Electronics Insurance Social Engineering 92

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the past, we have experienced, and in the future, we may again experience, data security incidents resulting from unauthorized access to our and our service providers’ systems and unauthorized acquisition of our data and our clients’ data including: inadvertent disclosure, misconfiguration of systems, phishing ransomware or malware attacks.

Cyber Risk 79

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Cyber Insurance 79

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Malware has infected roughly a third of the world’s computers , costing companies across the globe trillions of dollars each year. In 2014, nearly 1 million new pieces of malware were released every day, but most hackers relied on old techniques to create new threats. But first we’ll answer a basic question: What is malware?

Malware 98

Malware Small Business Computers and Electronics Adware 98

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The result has been devices with trivial vulnerabilities or flaws that have been solved for a decade or longer in traditional computing. He pointed to a FireEye study showing the exploits have overtaken phishing attacks as the top threat to organizations. Further reading: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions.

Wireless 109

Wireless IoT Manufacturing Mobile 109

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Protect stored cardholder data DESIGN YOUR CARD FLOW DIAGRAM, LOCATE ALL CARDHOLDER DATA AND ENCRYPT Cardholder data can be found in different components of the payment system in an organization, whether it is in electronic storage, in processing, in transit or held in a physical form.

Passwords 52

Passwords Computers and Electronics Software Risk 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. News broke in January of the FreakOut malware that attacks Linux devices.

Cryptocurrency 120

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 120