Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

This is what we covered in part one of this Threat Trends release on DNS Security, using data from Cisco Umbrella , our cloud-native security service. For example, those in the financial services industry may see more activity around information stealers; others in manufacturing may be more likely to encounter ransomware.

DNS 143

DNS Financial Services Manufacturing Healthcare 143

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

. “DarkCasino is an APT threat actor with strong technical and learning ability, who is good at integrating various popular APT attack technologies into its attack process. ” reads the report published by NSFOCUS. Since April 2023, the DarkCasino APT group has started exploiting the vulnerability to deliver the Trojan DarkMe.

Phishing 145

Phishing Financial Services Cryptocurrency Technology 145

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

DevOps is a process designed to foster intensive collaboration between software developers and the IT operations team, two disciplines that traditionally have functioned as isolated silos with the technology department. In that caper, a core API was left open allowing them to exploit it and begin using Tesla’s servers to mine cryptocurrency.

Financial Services 203

Financial Services Data privacy Cryptocurrency Hacking 203

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In the past two months, the FBI gained intelligence from its sources that Cuba Ransomware gang was showing a lot of interest in firms involved in public health, manufacturing, financial services, government services and Information Technology. And might increase the ransom from $60m per target to $145m.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Financial Services Manufacturing Cryptocurrency 102

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

For the purposes of this report, “financial malware” refers to malicious software targeting entities within the financial services sector, including online banking, payment systems, e-money services, online stores and cryptocurrency services. of those attacks were related to financial phishing.

Banking 139

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 139

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And the targets in this case are widespread: banks, ATMs, cryptocurrency exchanges, online casinos, movie studios such as Sony Pictures, and theater chains such as AMC. million from an Indonesian cryptocurrency company in September 2018; and $11.8 million from an Indonesian cryptocurrency company in September 2018; and $11.8

Hacking 109

Hacking Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Banking 109

Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2023

“The DPRK conducts malicious cyber activities and deploys information technology (IT) workers who fraudulently obtain employment to generate revenue, including in virtual currency, to support the Kim regime and its priorities, such as its unlawful weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs.” trillion won ($1.2

Government 98

Government Cryptocurrency Media Technology 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

The first news that is trending is associated with financial service provider PayPal. Cybersecurity Insiders have resources data from its sources that the attack led to info leak related to companies in cryptocurrency and finance business fields.

Cyber Attacks 106

Cyber Attacks Social Engineering Financial Services Encryption 106

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

Frappo” was initially designed to be an anonymous cryptocurrency wallet based on a fork of Metamask and is completely anonymous, it doesn’t require a threat actor to register an account. Detailed analysis of the Phishing-As-A-Service Frappo is available here: [link].

Phishing 101

Phishing Banking Retail Financial Services 101

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The technology industry has met the dramatic rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks with an impressive set of tools to help companies mitigate the risks. Healthcare and public health, financial services, and IT organizations are frequent targets, although businesses of all sizes can fall victim to these schemes.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Education Financial Services Phishing 124

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In a security blog about Octo Tempest Microsoft states: “Octo Tempest monetized their intrusions in 2022 by selling SIM swaps to other criminals and performing account takeovers of high-net-worth individuals to steal their cryptocurrency.”

Social Engineering 113

Social Engineering Engineering Ransomware Backups 113

SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2022

BlueNoroff group is a financially motivated threat actor eager to profit from its cyberattack capabilities. We have published technical details of how this notorious group steals cryptocurrency before. Japanese multinational banking and financial services. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Beyond Next Ventures.

Malware 145

Malware Banking Passwords Antivirus 145

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cybersecurity professionals have long been discussing the role of cryptocurrency in the rise of ransomware attacks. Department of the Treasury announced a number of actions on Tuesday to strike down cryptocurrency transactions related to ransom laundering. But it looks like the U.S. is now taking steps towards changing this.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks Government 91

SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

and a payments network operator, the Federal Reserve is also tasked with supervising technology service providers, and researching the design and inherent risk of payment systems. “In Such discoveries would no doubt prove useful to the financial services community at large.

Financial Services 71

Financial Services Banking Identity Theft Technology 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This includes the evolution from physical currency and checks to digital payment methods such as credit and debit cards, as well as the emergence of newer technologies like mobile payments and cryptocurrencies. Overall, CBDCs as a new type of digital currency are not volatile like cryptocurrencies.

Banking 71

Banking Cryptocurrency Financial Services Accountability 71

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At the entry-level, potential offenders without any specific expertise can carry out cyberattacks by relying on tools and services made available to them through crime-as-a-service. Cryptocurrencies remain an important means of payment for criminal services and products. Money makes the crimes go round.

Cybercrime 109

Cybercrime Encryption Cryptocurrency Advertising 109

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The conference features a variety of topics and sessions regarding all aspects of financial services, from cryptocurrency to banking. Blockchain is a rapidly advancing technology , and more and more companies are moving into the implementation phase. Some challenges facing blockchain include interoperability and privacy.

Authentication 63

Authentication Cryptocurrency Mobile Technology 63

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Are Distributed Ledger Technologies the Answer to Securing Data? Within the midst of various global regulatory requirements, distributed ledger technologies (DLTs), like blockchain, have moved into the data security limelight, positioning themselves as a solution for secure data storage. Cryptocurrency exchange. Smart contracts.

Technology 71

Technology Authentication Financial Services Government 71

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Cyberattack Statistics. Other methods.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Other top 4 targeted industries include Manufacturing, Insurance, Technology, and Financial Services seeing 15%, 9%, 7%, and 6% of the campaign traffic respectively.” . “The most notable target, a major Energy company based in the US, saw about 29% of the over 1000 emails containing malicious QR codes.

Phishing 98

Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 98

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Bad actors are increasingly using a technique called HTML smuggling to deliver ransomware and other malicious code in email campaigns aimed at financial services firms and other organizations, according to Microsoft researchers. Also, cryptocurrencies allow these attackers to collect their ransoms with almost anonymity.

Firewall 122

Firewall Ransomware Banking Malware 122

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The majority of the identified fraudulent projects were related to financial services (FIs), oil & gas, renewable energy, EV batteries, electric vehicles, healthcare, semiconductors, and world-recognized investment corporations and funds with a global presence.

Scams 98

Scams Mobile Marketing Banking 98

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

In this research, by financial malware we mean several types of malevolent software. Firstly, we identify as financial the malware targeting users of financial services such as online banking, payment systems, e-money services, e-shops, and cryptocurrency services.

Banking 145

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 145

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

LONDON & NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– ComplyAdvantage , a global data technology company transforming financial crime detection, today announced the availability of the firm’s much anticipated annual report – The State Of Financial Crime 2022. About ComplyAdvantage.

Unstructured Data 59

Unstructured Data Risk Cybercrime Banking 59

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 30, 2021

The 48 recommended actions provide guidance for dealing with the complexities of the ransomware epidemic, from the role of cyber insurance, to cryptocurrency, to safe havens for threat actors. About The Institute for Security and Technology. To read the RTF report, [link]. To learn more about the Ransomware Task Force, visit [link].

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Government Cyber Insurance Cybercrime 52

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. By 2027, 75% of employees are expected to acquire or modify technology outside of ITs control, up from 41% in 2022. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Insurance Cyber Insurance Risk 52

NetSpi Executives

MAY 30, 2024

It aims to establish frameworks and processes on how to conduct Information and Communications Technology (ICT) risk management across technology assets and key business services underpinning financial sector organisations, subject to audit. Do all financial services businesses fall under the remit of DORA?

Penetration Testing 45

Penetration Testing Financial Services Risk Technology 45

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

How do you stop a half billion dollars in cryptocurrency from being stolen? There are a lot of public chains, and there are alot of cryptocurrencies. And, bridging across cryptocurrencies, that sometimes exposes a lot of vulnerabilities. In other words, these cryptocurrencies were essentially stolen. million dollars.

Hacking 52

Hacking Cryptocurrency Accountability Banking 52

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

For access to the decryption key, the victim must make prompt payment, often in cryptocurrency shielding the attacker’s identity. Once your micro-perimeters surround your most sensitive segments, there’s a need for ongoing monitoring and adaptive technology. Healthcare and financial services are the most attacked industries.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Backups Encryption Software 97

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Victims pay ransomware adversaries for decryption keys through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2024

Adam Murayama, Field CTO of Garrison Technology, warns that “attackers know the value of targeting cybersecurity software: they not only defuse the security mechanism, but also gain the elevated system privileges and network positioning that security solutions enjoy. Consider reading more about container and Kubernetes security tools.

Authentication 62

Authentication Firewall Encryption Cybersecurity 62

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The industry sector that ransomware groups hit the hardest was construction, followed by hospitals and healthcare, and by IT services and consulting. Financial services and law offices rounded out the top five.

Phishing 49

Phishing Cybersecurity Cybercrime Ransomware 49

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The teens also took over Twitter accounts of several cryptocurrency companies regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). In its new report, the New York State Department of Financial Services says the cyberattack and resulting bitcoin scam netted the teen hackers at least $118,000.

Social Engineering 104

Social Engineering Media Scams Financial Services 104

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

Meanwhile, cryptocurrency became a prominent target for those seeking monetary gain. The amount of cryptocurrency-related phishing grew significantly in 2022, and with an endless array of new coins, NFT and other DeFi projects, scammers are continuously duping users. Now we see that APT actors have also switched to crypto.

Banking 110

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 110

SecureList

MAY 1, 2023

We work on applying machine learning technologies to cybersecurity tasks, specifically models that analyze websites to detect threats such as phishing. For the test corpus, we gathered a few thousand links that our detection technologies deemed phishing, and threw in a few thousand safe URLs. turbo, which is the backend for ChatGPT.

Phishing 131

Phishing DNS Cybersecurity Technology 131

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

If you are new here, I am a visiting scholar at Duke University this year and I am hosting occasional email dialogs on important issues of technology, ethics, and privacy called "In Conversation." This last point about lawyers and cryptocurrency hits home and bothers me the most. And here's one about Facial Recognition). Would a U.S.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Banking 93

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In our increasingly digital world, a greater proportion of businesses across different sectors are trying to integrate new technologies into their processes. Technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, edge computing, and AI have the ability to drastically improve the service and operations of any business. Untapped potential.

Digital transformation 133

Digital transformation Architecture IoT Encryption 133