Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2021

” The nature of the data breaches leads the experts into excluding that the hacks were the result of law enforcement operations. In January, experts noticed on the popular Raid Forums an advertisement for the Verified’s database containing registered users’ data and their private messages, posts, and threads.

Cybercrime 145

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

builder Over 39K unauthenticated Redis services on the internet targeted in cryptocurrency campaign Hackers stole $160 Million from Crypto market maker Wintermute U.S. gov adds more Chinese Telecom firms to the Covered List Imperva blocked a record DDoS attack with 25.3

Cryptocurrency 100

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Troy Hunt

JULY 6, 2018

Many blocked sites were redirected to affiliate ads and cryptocurrency mining scripts. Don't think I've seen someone store both a password hash *and* the plain text of it in a data breach! China's massive DDoS cannon against GitHub (this was distributed by exploiting unencrypted traffic). It’s not a negotiation.

DDOS 144

DDOS Passwords Data breaches Cryptocurrency 144

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

Cloud hosting provider Swiss Cloud suffered a ransomware attack Hacking a Tesla Model X with a DJI Mavic 2 drone equipped with a WIFI dongle WeSteal, a shameless commodity cryptocurrency stealer available for sale Experian API exposed credit scores of tens of millions of Americans Expert released PoC exploit for Microsoft Exchange flaw Most Common (..)

Data breaches 102

Data breaches DDOS Hacking VPN 102

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

Cryptocurrency wallet attacks. People new to cryptocurrency often gravitate to services which take the hassle out of setting everything up. Some folks may feel the above process isn’t as secure as storing their cryptocurrency on standalone devices. Below, we dig into a few of those. Ransomware supply chain triple-threat.

Cryptocurrency 138

Cryptocurrency Backups Phishing Password Management 138

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2022

If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5 Samsung S22 hacked Sophos fixed a critical flaw in its Sophos Firewall version 19.5

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

SSNDOB attempted to ward off a permanent shut down by spreading the data across four different URLs. DDoS attacks from rivals are common, so several domains working together keeps things ticking over. Data breaches are so common that multiple services exist to check if you’ve been impacted.

DDOS 132

DDOS Data breaches Cryptocurrency Scams 132

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

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DDOS 127

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

from Bybit, it is the largest cryptocurrency heist ever Apple removes iCloud encryption in UK following backdoor demand B1acks Stash released 1 Million credit cards U.S. Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Lazarus APT stole $1.5B

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A data breach, ransomware attack or other digital attack that knocks your website offline can cost your business anywhere from thousands to millions of dollars in remediation, lawsuits from customers and fines by regulators. But they’ve also copied the data and plan to sell it online whether you pay up or not.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches DDOS Ransomware Marketing 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2021

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Surveillance 114

Surveillance DDOS Cryptocurrency Ransomware 114

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2020

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Scams 118

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Malicious hackers are increasingly mobbing the video game industry, with major companies suffering data breaches, having their source code sold or leaked online and games serving as playgrounds to push malware or mine cryptocurrencies. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images).

Computers and Electronics 121

Computers and Electronics Media Marketing Cryptocurrency 121

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In 2023, we might see a slight decline in ransomware attacks, reflecting the slowdown of the cryptocurrency markets. And that (b) we are also likely to see a steep increase in DDoS extortion campaigns as the Cyberwar in Ukraine leads to all-time-high levels of DDoS attacks. DDOS Botnets. Ransomware as a service (RaaS).

Cybersecurity 145

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2023

military procurement system Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data Israel and US to Invest $3.85 military procurement system Spoofing an Apple device and tricking users into sharing sensitive data Israel and US to Invest $3.85

Hacking 98

Hacking Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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Banking 76

Banking Small Business Data breaches Firmware 76

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2023

Kaspersky released a new decryptor for Conti-based ransomware US govt agencies released a joint alert on the Lockbit 3.0 Kaspersky released a new decryptor for Conti-based ransomware US govt agencies released a joint alert on the Lockbit 3.0

Ransomware 98

Ransomware DDOS Phishing Cryptocurrency 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

ZoneAlarm forum site hack exposed data of thousands of users. Experts warn of spike in TCP DDoS reflection attacks targeting Amazon, SoftLayer and telco infrastructure. DDoS-for-Hire Services operator sentenced to 13 months in prison. Two men arrested for stealing $550,000 in cryptocurrency with Sim Swapping.

DDOS 75

DDOS Spyware Advertising Ransomware 75

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2022

The huge interest in cryptocurrency is keeping high the price of crypto accounts. The price varies between $100 up to $120 depending on the volume of data and the source of the data. Dark Web Index 2022 also lists malware infections and DDoS attacks. verified account goes for $170 ($710 in 2021).

Accountability 98

Accountability Identity Theft DDOS Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Let me inform you that my new book, “Digging in the Deep Web” is online with a special deal. 20% discount. Kindle Edition. Paper Copy. is out, whats new?

Adware 63

Adware Hacking Data breaches Advertising 63

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

There are two main reasons for that: political pressure and DDoS attacks. In the other case, organizations use geofencing to protect their resources from DDoS attacks. Students use these tools in their hobbies and homework, and entrust their mental health to ChatGPT-like bots.

VPN 133

VPN Scams Education Internet 133

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Hundreds of thousands of fake warnings of cyberattacks sent from a hacked FBI email server GravityRAT returns disguised as an end-to-end encrypted chat app Intel and AMD address high severity vulnerabilities in products and drivers New evolving Abcbot DDoS botnet targets Linux systems Retail giant Costco discloses data breach, payment card data exposed (..)

Spyware 55

Spyware Data breaches Ransomware Hacking 55

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Organizations must practice incident response if they want to stop data breaches and cyberattacks. APTs aim to gain unauthorized access, monitor systems, remain inside the environment for an extended time, and steal sensitive data. Cryptojacking : Unauthorized use of a computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrencies.

Software 98

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As more companies adopt LLMs for efficiency, the risks of data breaches, insider threats, and ransomware attacks will intensify. Adversaries will use these LLMs to access data faster and exploit vulnerabilities. These could include DDoS attacks, mass email bombings, and data leaks.

Social Engineering 59

Social Engineering Cybersecurity DDOS Ransomware 59

NopSec

APRIL 23, 2018

This year, NopSec did just that with our 2018 Top Cybersecurity Threats White paper , and we predict that the biggest cyber threats will be massive data breaches, ransomware, opportunistic crypto-mining attacks and IoT hacking. Cryptocurrency Hacks — Cryptojacking Cryptocurrency has been a game changer for the criminal world.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity IoT Data breaches Cryptocurrency 40

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As more companies adopt LLMs for efficiency, the risks of data breaches, insider threats, and ransomware attacks will intensify. Adversaries will use these LLMs to access data faster and exploit vulnerabilities. These could include DDoS attacks, mass email bombings, and data leaks.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybersecurity DDOS Ransomware 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

First, they can carry out actual cyberattacks, including DDoS attacks , data theft or destruction, website defacement, and so on. 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 142

Hacking Energy and Utilities Malware Media 142

Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

With ransomware, a ransom is demanded by the attacker to allow your business to return to normal operations and regain access to data. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are another familiar type of attack that can prevent businesses from carrying out operations. In essence, it holds your data hostage.

Cyber Attacks 78

Cyber Attacks Phishing Backups Ransomware 78

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

Cryptocurrencies are represented in hacked accounts to trading sites. And there are even more specialized products such as DDoS attacks, email databases, and malware. Monero is the cryptocurrency of choice, instead, and all communications must be PGP encrypted. The Cloned Credit Card and Cardholder Data Market.

Accountability 139

Accountability Marketing Hacking Cryptocurrency 139

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

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IoT 106

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

ChatGPT can be trained to identify and mitigate network security threats like DDoS attacks when used in conjunction with other technologies. Researchers also discovered cybercriminals exchanging ideas about how to create dark web marketplaces using ChatGPT that sell stolen credentials, malware, or even drugs in exchange for cryptocurrency.

Cybersecurity 95

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Engineering 95

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In fact, from January through the end of October, Kaspersky detected more than 2,300 fraudulent global resources aimed at 85,000 potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining. Extortion on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 142

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 142

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

user data with law enforcement U.S. User Data to the Cops First Ai-iD Kit toolkit built to empower and educate everyone about deepfakes How Cloudflare auto-mitigated world record 3.8 WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin flaw could allow site takeover Apple iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 Tbps Telegram revealed it shared U.S.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Hacking DDOS Ransomware 116

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2025

CISA adds Ivanti EPMM, MDaemon Email Server, Srimax Output Messenger, Zimbra Collaboration, and ZKTeco BioTime flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog A critical flaw in OpenPGP.js

Data breaches 64

Data breaches Malware Cybercrime Ransomware 64

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Casinos of tribal communities are losing millions in Ransomware attacks Threat actors stole $55 million worth of cryptocurrency from bZx DeFi platform Philips Tasy EMR healthcare infomatics solution vulnerable to SQL injection White hat hackers earn over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Austin 2021 A drone was modified to disrupt U.S. Operators made $2.1

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Cryptocurrency Ransomware Hacking 119

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 27, 2019

fewer of you to go around because at this moment in history everyone understands that a good CISO is critical to the ongoing success of an enterprise (the 2019 IBM Cost of Data Breach study found that the average cost to an organization was $3.92 Cryptocurrency miners will continue to get rich off of stolen electricity.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2021

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Ransomware 108

Ransomware Hacking DDOS Cryptocurrency 108