Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Cryptocurrency owners should take heed of warnings related to Xenomorph malware—Bleeping Computer reports that the most recent version of Xenomorph now targets various cryptocurrency wallets using fake browser update messaging as bait. At the time, Xenomorph crept into the official Android store via false pretences.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 19, 2021

United States’ FTC just released their Data Spotlight Consumer protection report where it raises significant concerns and tries to raise awareness of cryptocurrency investments related risks. The post Over $80 Million Lost Due to Cryptocurrency Scams appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

Cryptocurrency scammers love social media—especially Meta’s platforms. Hundreds of millions of dollars were scammed from U.S. The post Fake Cash Scams Thrive on Facebook and Insta—FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard. consumers in 2021.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, someone will try and stuff a scam down your chimney either way. Social media shopping scams. Often, these scams lead consumers to participate in an online survey that is designed to steal personal information. Work from home scams. It’s simply not with the risk.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 20, 2022

If you’re a user of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, it’s time to be on your guard against phishing attacks. Breaches in cryptocurrency land are always a major issue. Some folks have their life savings and investments in these realms, and cryptocurrency/Web3 phishing generally has been running riot for some time now.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have seen several high-profile accounts that were taken over on X (formerly Twitter) only to be used for cryptocurrency related promotional activities, like expressing the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A spot Bitcoin ETF will buy the cryptocurrency directly, “on the spot”, at its current price, throughout the day.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

LinkedIn also said it is adding a warning to some LinkedIn messages that include high-risk content, or that try to entice the user into taking the conversation to another platform (like WeChat). “These warnings will also give you the choice to report the content without letting the sender know.”

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Now, researchers at Volexity have analyzed a new campaign that is likely targeting cryptocurrency users and organizations with a variant of the AppleJeus malware by using malicious Microsoft Office documents. One of the group's preferred tactics is to use trojanized cryptocurrency related apps, like AppleJeus. Lazarus Group.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2023

The post A New Ransomware Scam: Fraud by the Incident Responders appeared first on Security Boulevard. Oxford invoked its incident response plan and called in its team. One member of Oxford’s internal incident response team, Ashley Liles, had a brilliant idea—he was going.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2024

But first I want to share some more remarkable conclusions from the report: Charity scams that prey on concern about international conflicts and natural disasters are becoming more prevalent. But another method resembles that of romance scams where the criminal builds a relationship with the victim. Make sure to read the fine print.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

One site uses the Apple brand to host a cryptocurrency scam. To speed up the process of cryptocurrency mass adoption, we decided to run a 5,000 BTC giveaway. To get your foot on the ladder, all participants are required to chip in a little cryptocurrency of their own so there’s a large pool of funds for the lucky winner.

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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. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). This was a 3% increase compared to the previous year.

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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 4, 2022

million by the SEC as she failed to disclose the amount she earned for promoting a product related to cryptocurrency. Gary Gensler, the Chairperson of SEC, confirmed the penalty and urged investors not to follow the advice of influencers and instead probe down the investment potential risks that can eventually hinder their financial goals.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2023

.” The agency says it’s aware of fraud schemes where the victims are contacted and directed to download mobile beta-testing apps, such as cryptocurrency exchanges, that steal money instead of investing it. The scammers claim to provide cryptocurrency tracing and promise to recover lost funds.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2023

It shouldn't come as a surprise to many, but i llicit cryptocurrency transactions hit an all-time high in 2022, totaling $20.1 In 2021, the company found $14 billion in illicit activity, but it has since raised that number to $18 billion due to the discovery of new crypto scams. billion, according to a report by Chainalysis.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2022

Over 50 countries sign the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet” Watch out for these 3 small business cybersecurity mistakes. The post A week in security (May 2 – 8) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We highlighted the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and anticipated an increase in crypto scams. The forecast correctly emphasized that users had become more aware of crypto and would not easily fall for primitive scams. Ransomware groups and destructive activity: True.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Facebook is intending to ban cryptocurrency related advertisements on its platform from November 2021, as they are leading to online scams and money loss schemes targeting to thousands of individuals using Facebook irrespective of their age. Twitter and Google did not release any statement on this note.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2022

The email specifies that the HR manager should include the codes associated with each card, which the scammer behind the scenes then sells online for cash or cryptocurrency. We would never expect someone we know and work with to scam us, much less defraud our organization. Scenario 3.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Cybersecurity firm Mandiant (recently acquired by Google ) told Bloomberg that hackers working for the North Korean government have been copying resumes and profiles from leading job listing platforms LinkedIn and Indeed, as part of an elaborate scheme to land jobs at cryptocurrency firms. of spam and scams.

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, spikes in online scams, fraud, identity theft, phishing and malware attacks have served as a constant reminder that individuals are waging war on two fronts. When remote work and online classes became a thing, the world started focusing on cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

Or do you believe implementing the platform will compromise your company’s cybersecurity posture? However, the security community and those wary of artificial intelligence’s steady drumbeat forward have warned organizations to exercise caution over a myriad of potential risks.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Iranian hacker group TA453 has recently been using a technique that creates multiple personas to trick victims , deploying “social proof” to scam people into engaging in a thread. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Spear phishing.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

In the world of online scams, criminals care about one thing: Your money. Earlier this year, a woman in Tennessee was fooled in an online dating scam by a thief who stole $390,000 of her money. By selling fake raffle tickets for the promotion, the scammers raked in $438,000 worth of cryptocurrency. Do use a cybersecurity app.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

This comes in the form of get-rich-quick schemes, cryptocurrency related advice, stock investment, financial planning, or just about anything people can do to make money. And as an exit scam in which you make one big whopper and then disappear, that’s a very profitable strategy.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

People like Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian West, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk were suddenly tweeting about a can't miss double your bitcoin opportunity, that was really a scam. The teens also took over Twitter accounts of several cryptocurrency companies regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2022

Earlier this month, the administrator of the cybercrime forum Breached received a cease-and-desist letter from a cybersecurity firm. But this history was either overlooked or ignored by Group-IB , the Singapore-based cybersecurity firm apparently hired by Banorte to help respond to the data breach. “Who does it?

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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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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The predictions, based on our extensive experience, help individuals and businesses improve their cybersecurity and prevent the vast range of possible risks. Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022. The Australian population is at most risk if you consider the statistics on a per-device basis.

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Graham Cluley

APRIL 3, 2024

Can a zero-risk millionaire-making bot be trusted? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Host Unknown's Thom Langford. And what countries are banned from buying your sensitive data?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

SecureWorld recently wrapped up its 20th annual Detroit cybersecurity conference, returning to the Motor City for the first time since before the pandemic. Our speakers discussed a range of hot cyber topics, including business email compromise (BEC) scams, cyber warfare, Zero Trust, burnout, and so much more.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2021

From news of a collage selling for almost $70 million at Christie’s auction house to a portrayal of Janet Yellen and Morpheus rapping about cryptocurrency on SNL , the current craze is all about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Security risks. NFT-mania, pronounced nifty , is upon us with little time to prepare. How do NFTs work?

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

Here are some of the key trends which we observed at this year’s first marquee cybersecurity event post-pandemic: 1. Most customers alluded to the cybersecurity skills shortage; one of the key market drivers remains a “managed” component tailored to organizations’ response capabilities. Market landscape for XDR grows more crowded.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

Other cybersecurity news. Stay safe, everyone! The post A week in security (June 7 – June 13) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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