Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But the dark web is also associated with illegal activities including the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and illegal pornography, hacking and cybercrime, terrorism, and the sale of stolen data or personal information. Transactions on the dark web are typically conducted using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to maintain anonymity.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

that has been tracking down individuals engaged in unauthorized “SIM swaps” — a complex form of mobile phone fraud that is often used to steal large amounts of cryptocurrencies and other items of value from victims. Samy Tarazi is a sergeant with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office and a REACT supervisor.

Mobile 243

Mobile Cryptocurrency Accountability Passwords 243

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

This application contains a legitimate program called DeFi Wallet, that saves and manages a cryptocurrency wallet, but also implants a malicious file when executed. We recently discovered a Trojanized DeFi application, compiled in November 2021. Final thoughts.

Malware 137

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 137

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The method of infection can vary from attack to attack and can include social engineering strategies, such as phishing and email spoofing , or a fraudulent website masquerading as legitimate, among others. This note will provide instructions on how to pay the ransom, usually through difficult-to-trace means like cryptocurrency.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

JULY 29, 2021

In recent operations, the group has focused on cryptocurrency businesses. For further surveillance of the victim, the malware operator may also deploy additional tools. APT groups mainly use social engineering to gain an initial foothold in a target network. We observed several types of backdoor. Final thoughts.

Malware 144

Malware Phishing Password Management Social Engineering 144

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A creative avenue for threat actors is to expand their surveillance efforts to include devices such as smart home cameras, connected car systems and beyond. This attack was highly targeted and showed particular interest in cryptocurrency companies, which may indicate that the ultimate goal of the attackers was financial gain.

Hacking 119

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 119