eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Cryptocurrency Fuels Ransomware. One constant in all this will be cryptocurrency, the coin of the realm when it comes to ransomware. Cryptocurrency really is fueling this in a sense. … If you were to take cryptocurrency away from that, they don’t have a convenient digital platform.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a joint cybersecurity advisory with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Treasury Department warning of a North Korean state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) known as the Lazarus Group targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain companies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 10, 2022

But here’s a news piece that gives details of a ransomware group that paid $6 million in salaries last year and even tried to develop its cryptocurrency. The gang also has a bunch of developers, network penetration testers, admins, QA, engineer experts, OSINT, and those who keep a track of transactions and wallet funds.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 5, 2021

Software developers have reported a series of malicious activities on their repositories, having the end purpose of mining cryptocurrency. The attacks have been happening since November 2020, the first report being made by a French software engineer.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a fresh menace has emerged, targeting crypto enthusiasts through a sophisticated phishing kit. Learning how to avoid crypto phishing is crucial […] The post Crypto Phishing Kit Impersonating Login Pages: Stay Informed appeared first on TuxCare.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Are you investing in cryptocurrency or thinking about it? Be sure to listen or watch our April monthly show for our top 3 ways to keep your cryptocurrency safe! ** Links mentioned on the show ** 10 Ways to Keep Your Cryptocurrency Safe [link] Beware of These Top Bitcoin Scams [link] 9 Best Crypto Wallets […].

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Popular email marketing service MailChimp recently fell victim to another data breach, this time caused by a successful social engineering attack on its employees and contractors. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2022

Together with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI has released a warning about cybercriminals creating fraudulent cryptocurrency investment apps in order to defraud cryptocurrency investors. Stay safe, everyone!

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Ray has wasted little time in assembling a top-notch team, which includes an unnamed cybersecurity forensics firm. ” Also read : Web3 Cybersecurity: Are Things Getting Out of Control? Crypto can also be a way to leverage cybersecurity breaches. One way is through hijacking computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

First news that is trending on the Google search engine is related to a ransomware attack that took place on Germany’s Copper producer ‘Aurubis’. The post Cybersecurity news headlines trending on Google appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureList

JANUARY 13, 2022

Also, we have previously reported on cryptocurrency-focused BlueNoroff attacks. It appears that BlueNoroff shifted focus from hitting banks and SWIFT-connected servers to solely cryptocurrency businesses as the main source of the group’s illegal income. The group is currently active (recent activity was spotted in November 2021).

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Former senior cybersecurity engineer of an American IT company, Shakeeb Ahmed, has admitted his guilt in hacking two decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges and stealing digital assets valued at over $12.3

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 20, 2023

GitHub is warning of a social engineering campaign targeting the accounts of developers in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, online gambling, and cybersecurity sectors to infect their devices with malware. [.]

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. Social engineering scams leverage psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and exploit the victims’ trust. This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Since then, a steady trickle of six-figure cryptocurrency heists targeting security-conscious people throughout the tech industry has led some security experts to conclude that crooks likely have succeeded at cracking open some of the stolen LastPass vaults. “The victim profile remains the most striking thing,” Monahan wrote.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security told reporters on Wednesday the trio’s activities involved extortion, phishing, direct attacks on financial institutions and ATM networks, as well as malicious applications that masqueraded as software tools to help people manage their cryptocurrency holdings. Image: CISA.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2024

Cybercriminals are targeting Mac users interested in cryptocurrency opportunities with fake calendar invites. Cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs investigated and flagged the issue. Cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs investigated and flagged the issue. Topics are cryptocurrency investment opportunities.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The platform is a part of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Also read: The State of Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity. billion in stolen cryptocurrency in DeFi (decentralized finance) projects this year. So yes, Web3 has become a fierce battleground for cybersecurity. It was over a whopping $560 million.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Our most recent cybersecurity research is now available in the “ Cybersecurity Trends in 2019: Protecting Websites in the Age of Stealth Attacks ” report. To compile this cybersecurity industry report, we analyzed 6 million individual websites using an algorithm our team developed to evaluate website vulnerability.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 3, 2019

We need policymakers who understand technology, but we also need cybersecurity technologists who understand -- ­and are involved in -- ­policy. Tim Berners-Lee has called them "philosophical engineers." When you broaden the definition of Internet security, many additional areas fall within the intersection of cybersecurity and policy.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

SIM swapping can be done in a number of ways, but perhaps the most common involves a social engineering attack on the victim’s carrier. However, if you have a telecoms manager on your payroll then there’s no need for social engineering—they can just do the SIM swap for you. Katz pleaded guilty before Chief U.S.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Every year, Kaspersky experts prepare forecasts for different industries, helping them to build a strong defense against any cybersecurity threats they might face in the foreseeable future. While supply-chain is a big challenge for business right now, its cybersecurity is not merely an issue, it’s a major problem.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 21, 2022

Social engineering attacks leveraging a combination of romantic lures and cryptocurrency fraud have been luring unsuspecting victims into installing fake apps by taking advantage of legitimate iOS features like TestFlight and Web Clips.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 19, 2022

CISA, the FBI, and the US Treasury Department have recently issued a warning that firms in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries are being targeted by the North Korean Lazarus hacking gang. It seems that the threat actors are using trojanized cryptocurrency applications in this wave of cyberattacks.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 5, 2019

We need policymakers who understand technology, but we also need cybersecurity technologists who understand­ -- and are involved in -- ­policy. Tim Berners-Lee has called them "philosophical engineers." When you broaden the definition of Internet security, many additional areas fall within the intersection of cybersecurity and policy.

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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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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nicholas Truglia (25) from Florida was sentenced to 18 months on Thursday for his involvement in a digital heist that cost Michael Terpin ( @michaelterpin ), a renowned personality in the cryptocurrency space, $23.8M. According to El Reg , Terpin's cryptocurrency of choice was TRIG, which was worth $7 then.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

According to a study conducted by se-curity firm Mandiant, the group has been in operation since 2018 and has now been tasked with carrying out both espionage and financially motivated attacks such as credential harvesting and social engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

About the only consensus on cybersecurity in 2022 is that things will get uglier, but in what ways? Here are some of the more interesting predictions for 2022 we’ve seen from cybersecurity researchers. Here are some of the more interesting predictions for 2022 we’ve seen from cybersecurity researchers.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This trend underscores the evolving threat landscape and the importance of continuous awareness and education on cybersecurity threats, including those that initially appear to be personal in nature. Rise in Cryptocurrency Payments : Fraudsters are increasingly asking for payments in cryptocurrency, exploiting its semi-anonymous nature.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

The aim behind the said social engineering attack is simple, one to trap employees with fake job offers and second to lure customers in signing up the page and then steal their currency. The post North Korea hackers impersonating Coinbase to lure employees and customers appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

Or do you believe implementing the platform will compromise your company’s cybersecurity posture? Security pros of ChatGPT AI can be a powerful tool for cybersecurity and information technology professionals. Increases efficiency ChatGPT can increase efficiency for cybersecurity staff on the front lines.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 11, 2022

Axie Infinity, a video game that utilizes NFTs and Ethereum-based cryptocurrencies, lost $540 million in March of this year after a senior engineer was tricked into opening a PDF of a fake job application, according to a story from The Block. The employee who fell for the social engineering scheme no longer works for Sky Mavis.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Group-IB and Swiss insurance broker ASPIS that owns CryptoIns project, have developed the world’s first scoring model for assessing cryptocurrency exchanges. Based on the risk score, CryptoIns experts have calculated insurance rates for cryptocurrency exchange users who can now insure their accounts against cyber threats.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A new S1deload Stealer malware campaign infects YouTube and Facebook users as hackers try to use their devices for cryptocurrency mining. The Malware Attack Explained Threat actors use social engineering […] The post Warning! New Malware Hijacks YouTube and Facebook Accounts appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

2019 will be the year consumers start thinking more about cyber hygiene , and the year Congress becomes more proactive in the areas of privacy and cybersecurity. The post Will 2019 Be the Year Cybersecurity Goes Mainstream? This presents myriad business opportunities. appeared first on Adam Levin.

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