Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Raccoon stealer was first spotted in April 2019, it was designed to steal victims’ credit card data, email credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data. FBI identified more than 50 million unique credentials and forms of identification (email addresses, bank accounts, cryptocurrency addresses, credit card numbers, etc.)

Identity Theft 87

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Hacking 87

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. These soldiers come from vulnerabilities in mobile applications.

Mobile 79

Mobile Accountability Identity Theft Cryptocurrency 79

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

One of the individuals charged allegedly used a hacker nickname belonging to a key figure in the underground who’s built a solid reputation hijacking mobile phone numbers for profit. ” The victim said his attackers even called his mom because the mobile account was in her name. Winblo’s account on ogusers[.]com

Cryptocurrency 205

Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Mobile Accountability 205

Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2019

Department of Justice charged nine individuals connected to a hacking crew focused on identity theft and SIM swapping attacks. DoJ announced charges against nine individuals, 6 members of a hacking group known as ‘The Community’ and 3 former employees of mobile phone providers. ” continues the DoJ.

Identity Theft 81

Identity Theft Mobile Cryptocurrency Advertising 81

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Most Americans are having a habit of storing their ATM pins, bank account details and, to a certain extent, debit/credit card numbers on mobiles, computers and emails. And this is paving way to the rise in financial frauds says a survey conducted by MasterCard USA.

Banking 132

Banking Identity Theft Mobile Passwords 132

Krebs on Security

MAY 10, 2019

million stealing cryptocurrencies and extorting people for restoring access to social media accounts that were hijacked after a successful SIM-swap. They face a fifteen count indictment, including charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and aggravated identity theft (a charge that carries a mandatory two-year sentence).

Mobile 220

Mobile Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Accountability 220

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.

Accountability 92

Accountability Scams Hacking Cryptocurrency 92

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The US DoJ charged the suspected Twitter hacker ‘PlugWalkJoe’ with the theft of $784,000 worth of cryptocurrency using SIM swap attacks. Crooks conduct SIM swapping attacks to take control of victims’ phone numbers tricking the mobile operator employees into porting them to SIMs under the control of the fraudsters.

Hacking 98

Hacking Cryptocurrency Accountability Identity Theft 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Man Charged in SIM-Swapping Spree is Key Suspect in Hacker Groups Oktapus, Scattered Spider Data of 750 Million Indian Mobile Subscribers Sold on Hacker Forums Hackers steal $112 million of XRP Ripple cryptocurrency movie2k.to: Ex-operator hands over BTC worth 2 billion euros Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in SIM Swapping Identity (..)

Identity Theft 100

Identity Theft VPN Malware Ransomware 100

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%. The average Australian netizen uses web-based mobile apps to browse, entertain, communicate, and shop online. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

The vulnerability in mobile applications often is the result of an error on the part of the developer, the report said. While developing a mobile application, developers use the Twitter API for testing. While doing so, they save the credentials within the mobile application. APIs and Machine Identity: What You Need to Know.

Mobile 98

Mobile Authentication Accountability Identity Theft 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

“Nicholas Truglia, 21, lifted the $1 million from Ross’ two cryptocurrency accounts, according to a felony complaint filed this month in California state court. “ The man has been charged with a total of 21 crimes, including identity theft, fraud, embezzlement, and attempted grand theft.

Cryptocurrency 80

Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Social Engineering Advertising 80

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2022

The huge interest in cryptocurrency is keeping high the price of crypto accounts. These documents could be used to conduct scams and identity theft. The price for USA, CA, UK, AU med quality, 70% success rate per 1,000 installs is $1,200, while the price goes up to $950 for 1000 infected Android mobiles.

Identity Theft 90

Identity Theft Accountability DDOS Cybercrime 90

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

There are many types of cyberattacks , with top trends for 2022 including mobile attacks, ransomware, COVID-related scams and hacks, zero-click attacks , malicious QR codes , phishing , cryptojacking , and IoT malware attacks, among others. Restoration is offered in exchange for a ransom, usually in cryptocurrencies. Mobile attacks.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

Besides Artificial Intelligence to scale operations, in a novel approach to circumvent two-factor authentication (2FA), the perpetrators crafted malicious Android code that mimics official mobile banking applications. In the case of Spain, the “GXC Team” created a counterfeit landing page that impersonated the GOB.ES website.

Artificial Intelligence 111

Artificial Intelligence Banking Scams Cybercrime 111

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Warning signs. Less common types.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Less Common Types of Malware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

In 2020, the IC3 observed an increase in the number of BEC/EAC complaints related to the use of identity theft and funds being converted to cryptocurrency. That identifying information was then used to establish a bank account to receive stolen BEC/EAC funds and then transferred to a cryptocurrency account.".

Cybercrime 54

Cybercrime Scams Banking Accountability 54

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Millions of customers of large businesses have been left vulnerable to identity theft, thanks to a security flaw that exposes their personal data to illicit download. PII coupled with an ID card, passport, or driver’s license copy can lead to identity theft. Millions affected.

Identity Theft 81

Identity Theft Accountability Data breaches Social Engineering 81

SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

The research will cover such innovations of interest as P2P payments, mobile payments, digital wallets and central bank digital currencies – nationally sponsored cryptocurrencies that, unlike Bitcoin or Monero, would serve as a legitimate substitute for a country’s official currency.

Financial Services 71

Financial Services Banking Identity Theft Media 71

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

The victim list includes world-class institutions and corporations such as Lockheed Martin, T-Mobile, Microsoft, McDonald’s, NASA. Cryptocurrencies are represented in hacked accounts to trading sites. Monero is the cryptocurrency of choice, instead, and all communications must be PGP encrypted. Preventing Identity Theft.

Accountability 106

Accountability Marketing Hacking Cryptocurrency 106

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself. The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit.

Phishing 95

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 95

The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In August, for example, authorities in Santa Clara, California charged a 19-year-old area man in connection with SIM swapping schemes to steal large sums of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Still, Nixon foresees big challenges with identity as Internet access extends to billions of people in developing nations.

Banking 40

Banking Internet Internet Mobile 40