Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Daniel James Junk (22) of Portland was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme that resulted in the theft of millions of dollars of cryptocurrency using a SIM swapping. Once hijacked a SIM, the attacker can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

The disclosure revealed a profitable network of phishing sites that behave and look like the real Privnote, except that any messages containing cryptocurrency addresses will be automatically altered to include a different payment address controlled by the scammers. co showing the site did indeed swap out any cryptocurrency addresses.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

A technician inspects the backside of a cryptocurrency mining farm in Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec. Cryptocurrency is famously anonymous, but evading capture is not the only reason cryptocurrency is the go-to payment solution for ransomware. SC Media broke down the potential. SC Media broke down the potential.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Threat actors are gaining access to AT&T email accounts in an attempt to hack into the victim’s cryptocurrency exchange accounts. Hackers are breaking into the AT&T email accounts and then using the access they are logging into the victim’s cryptocurrency exchange accounts to drain their crypto funds, TechCrunch reported.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2022

’ In February 2008, the US authorities dismantled the global cybercrime organization tracked as Infraud Organization, which was involved in stealing and selling credit card and personal identity data. Its purported founder Andrey Novak is wanted in the US on the accusations of cybercrime. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2022

billion worth of cryptocurrency and other virtual assets in the past five years. billion) in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets in the past five years. Cyber security and intelligence experts believe that attacks aimed at the cryptocurrency industry will continue to increase next year. trillion won ($1.2 Citing the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 14, 2021

The crime gang announced it was closing up shop after its servers were seized and someone drained the cryptocurrency from an account the group uses to pay affiliates. The new restrictions came as some Russian cybercrime forums began distancing themselves from ransomware operations altogether. ”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Alleged Russian threat actors have been targeting cryptocurrency users in Eastern Europe with Enigma info-stealing malware. The attack chain starts with phishing emails or social media messages distributing a RAR archive. The files pose an interview for a fake cryptocurrency role or job opening. ” concludes the report.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 2, 2022

Current threat actor activity is incentivized by a broad attack surface represented through high volumes of users and systems, and high potential profits represented through the variety of cryptocurrency offerings. It is easy to detect and block things like malicious cryptocurrency apps or crypto-phishing websites.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

On Thursday, US authorities arrested two crooks charging them with stealing $550,000 in cryptocurrency from at least 10 victims using SIM swapping. American law enforcement has declared war to sim swapping scammers and announced the arrest of two individuals for stealing $550,000 in Cryptocurrency. In May, the U.S. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. 12 blog post , the attackers used their access to Mailchimp employee accounts to steal data from 214 customers involved in cryptocurrency and finance. 9, 2024, U.S.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 27, 2023

In a significant victory against cybercrime, Joseph James O'Connor, a U.K. citizen known by the moniker "PlugwalkJoe," has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a wide range of cybercrimes. This sentencing serves as a powerful reminder that cybercriminals will face severe consequences for their actions.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 1, 2021

UK’s national reporting center for fraud and cybercrime (Action Fraud) is warning citizens to watch out for travel-related fraud following the government’s announcement last week that it would lift travel restrictions.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2022

The Exfiltration Phase of The Kill Chain of a Cryptocurrency-Based Attack Provides the Greatest Opportunity to Identify Cybercriminals. Cryptocurrency gained through illicit means is less useable than other assets due to the way cryptocurrency systems currently do not fully protect owner identity and allow for only limited liquidity.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2023

“Web resources offered users anonymous exchange of cryptocurrencies. ” Many of these services are advertised on cybercrime forums, the services were offering support in both Russian and English. . Such services were provided to facilitate the legalization and laundering of money obtained illegally.” authorities.”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 7, 2022

This final post on the Conti conversations explores different schemes that Conti pursued to invest in and steal cryptocurrencies. This wealth allowed Conti to do things that regular investors couldn’t — such as moving the price of cryptocurrencies in one direction or the other. “Cryptocurrency article contest!

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2022

A new advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the US Treasury Department (Treasury), highlights the cyberthreats associated with cryptocurrency thefts and tactics used by a North Korean state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group since at least 2020.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

Security consulting giant Kroll disclosed today that a SIM-swapping attack against one of its employees led to the theft of user information for multiple cryptocurrency platforms that are relying on Kroll services in their ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

The malware allows operators to steal login credentials from popular services such as social media platforms and cryptocurrency wallets, then stolen data is sold on cybercrime forums by the operators. “The court order allows us to take down current and future domains that are tied to the distribution of CryptBot.”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 14, 2023

“Singh also uses the threat of revealing personal information to extort victims into giving him access to their social media accounts, which Singh then resells.” based social media platforms. “Victims are extorted into paying CC-1 to have their information removed from Forum-1,” prosecutors allege.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2022

Residential proxy services are often marketed to people seeking the ability to evade country-specific blocking by the major movie and media streaming providers. ” At this announcement, all hell broke loose on various cybercrime forums, where many longtime 911 customers reported they were unable to use the service.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 14, 2020

Department of Justice (DOJ), this represents the government's largest seizure of cryptocurrency in the terrorism context. In a recent announcement , the DOJ revealed a global disruption of three cyber campaigns, all of which used cryptocurrency to fund terrorist organizations. Over 300 cryptocurrency accounts. Four websites.

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Cryptocurrency Government Media Scams 58

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

billion in currency and cryptocurrency and further other strategic interests for the North Korean government. billion in funds from banks across four continents since 2018 through cryptocurrency heists, ATM cash outs and developed new forms of malware. Law enforcement officials said the group has also targeted more than $1.2

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Europol investigators revealed that the cybercrime organization stole more than $100 million worth of cryptocurrency using SIM Swapping attacks. They also hijacked social media accounts to post content and send messages masquerading as the victim.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2022

DoJ announced that Nicholas Truglia (25) was sentenced to 18 months in prison for the theft of over $20 million worth of cryptocurrency through SIM swapping attacks. Nicholas Truglia and his associates stole a staggering amount of cryptocurrency from the victim through a complex SIM swap scheme.” ” said U.S.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2018

Group-IB researchers have investigated user data leaks from cryptocurrency exchanges and has analyzed the nature of these incidents. In 2017, when cryptocurrencies were gaining momentum, their record-breaking capitalization and a spike in Bitcoin’s exchange rate led to dozens of attacks on cryptocurrency services.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts. The criminals could hijack social media accounts and bypass 2FA services based on SMS used by online services, including financial ones.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

” According to the Italian media , the man hired the hitman through an internet assassination service on the TOR network, was agreed to pay about €10 000 worth in Bitcoins. ” reads the press release published by the Europol. “The timely investigation prevented any harm to be perpetrated against the potential victim.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Researchers devised an attack technique to extract ChatGPT training data Fortune-telling website WeMystic exposes 13M+ user records Expert warns of Turtle macOS ransomware US govt sanctioned North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky Black Basta Ransomware gang accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022 Apple addressed 2 new (..)

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Reptile Rootkit employed in attacks against Linux systems in South Korea New PaperCut flaw in print management software exposes servers to RCE attacks A cyberattack impacted operations of multiple hospitals in several US states Married couple pleaded guilty to laundering billions in cryptocurrency stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 Malicious packages in (..)

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2023

billion) in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets in the past five years. Cyber security and intelligence experts believe that attacks aimed at the cryptocurrency industry will continue to increase next year. billion (2 trillion won) worth of cryptocurrency from multiple exchanges during the past five years. trillion won ($1.2

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The defendants, who initially pursued a strategy of counter suing Google for interfering in their sprawling cybercrime business, later brazenly offered to dismantle the botnet in exchange for payment from Google. The judge in the case was not amused, found for the plaintiff, and ordered the defendants and their U.S.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 26, 2020

“Our continuous monitoring of underground activity revealed despite the conviction, Flint24 never left the cybercrime scene,” reads an analysis penned by Intel 471. law enforcement source who asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorized to speak to the media. authorities in 2017.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 28, 2022

“ BlackCat “), considered to be the first professional cybercrime group to create and use a ransomware strain written in the Rust programming language. On the cybercrime forum RAMP , the user Binrs says they are a Rust developer who’s been coding for 6 years. I AM DUCKERMAN.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In a public announcement , Free Download Manager has acknowledged that a specific web page on its site was compromised by a Ukrainian cybercrime group, exploiting it to distribute malware. According to the statement made by Free Download Manager: “It’s estimated that much less than 0.1%

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SC Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

For the uninitiated, NFTs are unique tokens that accompany original and collectible digital artwork or videos that can be sold or traded as a form of cryptocurrency, with transactions registered on the blockchain. The post Digital artists meet scam artists, as criminals pounce on NFT craze appeared first on SC Media. billion in 2020.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Of course, we’re interested from a cybercrime point of view. Cybercrime. Cybercrime in this report includes the creation and spread of malware, hacking to steal sensitive personal or industry data, denial of service attacks to cause financial and/or reputational damage, and other criminal activities. So let’s dig in.

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