Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A threat actor named InTheBox is promoting on Russian cybercrime forums an inventory of 1,894 web injects (overlays of phishing windows) for stealing credentials and sensitive data from banking, cryptocurrency exchange, and e-commerce apps [.]

Cybercrime 80

Cybercrime Phishing Marketing Cryptocurrency 80

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.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Accountability Scams 106

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 10, 2024

A California man who lost $100,000 in a 2021 SIM-swapping attack is suing the unknown holder of a cryptocurrency wallet that harbors his stolen funds. 14, 2021, by executing an unauthorized SIM-swap that involved an employee at his mobile phone provider who switched Dellone’s phone number over to a new device the attackers controlled.

Cryptocurrency 284

Cryptocurrency Government Cybercrime Accountability 284

SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Methodology In this report, we present an analysis of financial cyberthreats in 2023, focusing on banking Trojans and phishing pages that target online banking, shopping accounts, cryptocurrency wallets and other financial assets. Cryptocurrency phishing saw a 16% year-on-year increase in 2023, with 5.84 million in 2022. of attacks.

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Phishing Banking Mobile Scams 109

Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Social networks are constantly battling inauthentic bot accounts that send direct messages to users promoting scam cryptocurrency investment platforms. The messages said recipients had earned an investment credit at a cryptocurrency trading platform called moonxtrade[.]com. A DIRECT QUOT The domain quot[.]pw

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause a massive wave of poverty, and that invariably translates into more people resorting to crime, including cybercrime. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. Cracking down hard on the cybercrime world.

Cryptocurrency 121

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Conclusion: cybersecurity and cybercrime have matured.

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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.

Cryptocurrency 81

Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Accountability Media 81

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. These are attractive aspects that cybercrime groups will be unable to resist. Mobile banking Trojans on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 96

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 96

SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We highlighted the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and anticipated an increase in crypto scams. The usage of cryptocurrencies combined with the usage of mixer systems was the method of choice for major RaaS groups. Mobile banking trojans will adopt ATS techniques for quick cashout, moving away from Brazil-centric usage.

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Penetration Testing Banking Ransomware Mobile 128

SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

The FBI notes that the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been key to its mission to track cybercrimes. The IC3 "provides the public with a trustworthy source for information on cyber criminal activity," and also is a useful tool for victims to report a cybercrime. The IC3 received 19,369 reports of BEC/EAC scams in 2020. "In

Cybercrime 54

Cybercrime Scams Banking Accountability 54

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Palo Alto Network researchers discovered a new malware, tracked as XBash, that combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. The malicious code combines features from different families of malware such as ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cryptocurrency 90

Cryptocurrency Malware Ransomware Cybercrime 90

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

Security experts at Group-IB have detected the activity of Gustuff a mobile Android Trojan, which includes potential targets of customers in leading international banks, users of cryptocurrency services, popular ecommerce websites and marketplaces. Gustuff has previously never been reported.

Banking 89

Banking Cryptocurrency Mobile Advertising 89

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) observed an escalation in SIM swap attacks aimed at stealing millions from the victims by hijacking their mobile phone numbers. Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts.

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Mobile Cryptocurrency Authentication Accountability 91

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2024

Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the arrest of two co-founders of a cryptocurrency mixer Samourai. Department of Justice (DoJ) has arrested two co-founders of the cryptocurrency mixer Samourai and seized the service. Magistrate Judge in the Western District of Pennsylvania. criminal charges. ” continues the DoJ.

Cryptocurrency 89

Cryptocurrency Marketing Mobile Hacking 89

Krebs on Security

MARCH 9, 2023

A Croatian national has been arrested for allegedly operating NetWire , a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) marketed on cybercrime forums since 2012 as a stealthy way to spy on infected systems and siphon passwords. The arrest coincided with a seizure of the NetWire sales website by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). ” Mr.

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DNS Cybercrime Passwords Accountability 255

Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2024

records on Chinese users Charges and Seizures Brought in Fraud Scheme Aimed at Denying Revenue for Workers Associated with North Korea U.S. elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Ransomware Hacking 91

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The man was held in the Netherlands, and he was charged for his alleged role in the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer. The Raccoon stealer was first spotted in April 2019, it was designed to steal victims’ credit card data, email credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data.

Identity Theft 93

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Hacking 93

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.

Cryptocurrency 89

Cryptocurrency Accountability Mobile Hacking 89

SecureWorld News

JULY 19, 2022

Stay away from cryptocurrencies—for now. It says these fraudsters are "claiming to offer legitimate cryptocurrency investment services, and convincing investors to download fraudulent mobile apps, which the cyber criminals have used with increasing success over time to defraud the investors of their cryptocurrency.".

Cryptocurrency 76

Cryptocurrency Scams Cybercrime Accountability 76

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2021

million in cryptocurrencies. According to the Ukraine police, one of the two individuals is a 25-year-old man that is suspected to be a prominent member of the cybercrime gang. As a result, computer equipment, mobile phones, vehicles and more than 360 thousand dollars in cash were seized. The authorities also froze $1.3

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Mobile 106

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

Additionally, in many markets mobile banking has been pushing out online banking, with more and more convenient and secure banking apps emerging. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency became a prominent target for those seeking monetary gain. Some advanced persistent threat (APT) actors also started tapping into the cryptocurrency market.

Banking 81

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 81

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 (..)

Malware 77

Malware Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Social Engineering 77

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2021

Last week, French authorities have seized the dark web marketplace Le Monde Parallèle, it is another success of national police in the fight against cybercrime. French authorities seized the dark web marketplace Le Monde Parallèle, the operation is another success of national police in the fight against cybercrime activity in the dark web.

Cybercrime 142

Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Banking Mobile 142

Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2019

DoJ announced charges against nine individuals, 6 members of a hacking group known as ‘The Community’ and 3 former employees of mobile phone providers. million worth of the cryptocurrency through SIM Swapping attacks. The latter group helped the hackers to steal roughly $2.5 ” continues the DoJ.

Identity Theft 83

Identity Theft Mobile Cryptocurrency Advertising 83

Krebs on Security

MARCH 14, 2023

Ceraolo is a self-described security researcher who has been credited in many news stories over the years with discovering security vulnerabilities at AT&T , T-Mobile , Comcast and Cox Communications. .” Image: USDOJ.

Hacking 258

Hacking Government Media Accountability 258

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

Data breaches 81

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2020

European authorities dismantled two cybercrime organizations responsible for stealing millions through SIM hijacking. European authorities managed to dismantle the operations of two cybercrime gangs responsible for stealing millions through SIM hijacking. SecurityAffairs – SIM Hijacking, cybercrime). ”continues Europol.

Banking 114

Banking Cybercrime Mobile Accountability 114

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The malware has been active at least since late October 2021, it targeting the mobile users of banks in Italy, the UK, and the US. The trojan allows to hijack users’ mobile devices and steal funds from online banking and cryptocurrency accounts. The name comes after one of the domains used for its command and control servers.

Banking 126

Banking Mobile Social Engineering Malware 126

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While 2021 did see an increase in threats to financial institutions on a global scale, it also saw PC and mobile malware continue on the downward trend previously seen in 2020. Phishing is one of the most prevalent forms of cybercrime due to minimal effort required and the fact that it really works. Financial Phishing.

Banking 110

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 110

Security Affairs

AUGUST 26, 2023

Security consulting firm Kroll revealed that a SIM-swapping attack against one of its employees caused the theft of user information for multiple cryptocurrency platforms. On August 19, 2023, the consulting firm became aware that threat actors targeted the T-Mobile phone number belonging to one of its employees.

Data breaches 90

Data breaches Mobile Accountability Phishing 90

Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2022

The hacker is offering the database on a popular cybercrime forum for 10 bitcoins. The Chief Executive Officer of cryptocurrency exchange Binance , Zhao Changpeng, on July 3rd, announced that the threat intelligence team of his company has detected 1 billion resident records available for sale in the dark web.

Data breaches 89

Data breaches Cryptocurrency Internet Internet 89

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The group defrauded investors through a pseudo-investment scheme in cryptocurrencies and securities, the investigation began in 2020. The gang operated its websites and platforms where they offered depositors to receive excess profits from investing in cryptocurrency and trading in securities (stocks, bonds, futures, options). .

Cryptocurrency 91

Cryptocurrency Mobile Hacking Cybercrime 91

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Europol investigators revealed that the cybercrime organization stole more than $100 million worth of cryptocurrency using SIM Swapping attacks. ” Crooks conducted SIM swapping attacks to steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cybercrime 80

Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication 80

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

An advisory from the company states that a "highly sophisticated" SIM swapping attack targeted one of Kroll's employees, resulting in unauthorized access to personal information related to bankruptcy claimants associated with cryptocurrency firms FTX, BlockFi, and Genesis.

Cryptocurrency 80

Cryptocurrency Phishing Social Engineering Accountability 80

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Crooks conduct SIM swapping attacks to take control of victims’ phone numbers tricking the mobile operator employees into porting them to SIMs under the control of the fraudsters. Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts.

Banking 105

Banking Accountability Mobile Cryptocurrency 105

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware 94