SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With machine learning becoming the norm in consumer service and data analytics, cryptocurrencies and decentralized financing are prime targets for cyber threat actors. It's only going to get worse over the next two years. New threats/opportunities from disruptive technologies.

Cyber threats 79

Cyber threats Consumer Services Technology Cybercrime 79

Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

The smash-and-grab attacks by LAPSUS$ obscure some of the group’s less public activities, which according to Microsoft include targeting individual user accounts at cryptocurrency exchanges to drain crypto holdings. “They were calling up consumer service and tech support personnel, instructing them to reset their passwords.

Social Engineering 237

Social Engineering Phishing Engineering Accountability 237

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Finally, negotiations with the victims may be handled by yet another team and when the ransom is paid out, a whole new set of skills is needed to launder the cryptocurrency obtained. They interact with each other through internet handles, paying for services with cryptocurrency. Access sellers.

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 123