Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

Noah Urban, a 20-year-old from Palm Coast, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft in two federal cases, one in Florida and another in California. “In the Florida case, Urban was accused of stealing at least $800,000 in cryptocurrency from five different victims between August 2022 and March 2023.”

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Many scams occur, but most have a common goal: filing a fraudulent tax return in your name and getting your hard-earned money Your Social Security number (SSN) can be lifted via data breaches, phishing scams, or even a stolen Social Security card. It pays to guard against tax identity theft.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

Phishing is one of the oldest methods of cyberattacks. Types of Phishing Attacks. There are different types of phishing attacks and each is deceiving and manipulative in its own unique way. The most common type is phishing is carried out through fraudulent email receptionist. Another targeted phishing practice is Whaling.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2019

Department of Justice charged nine individuals connected to a hacking crew focused on identity theft and SIM swapping attacks. million worth of the cryptocurrency through SIM Swapping attacks. Attackers obtain victims’ information by launching a phishing campaign, or by purchasing them in the underground market.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2023

Alright, how many of you saw a cryptocurrency ad on TV in 2022? Now the important question: how many of you got scammed in some sort of way by cryptocurrency or another type of investment? The report shows that phishing schemes were the most common type of cybercrime reported by victims in 2022, with 300,497 complaints.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Although the financial authorities are trying their best in creating awareness among the online users by offering tips that help raise financial literacy and security, some still fail to follow basic cyber hygiene principles leading to phishing attacks from email or messages.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A Ukrainian national, Mark Sokolovsky, has been indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft and extradited to the United States from the Netherlands, the US Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Texas has announced. gov , where potential victims can check if their data has been stolen.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It warns you about phishing attempts. While Microsoft Defender is free, it lacks several advanced security features available in McAfee, such as identity theft protection, full-service VPN, and comprehensive personal data cleanup. For basic identity needs, McAfee Essential or Premium should be sufficient.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2021

According to the 2020 Internet Crime Report , the top three crimes reported by victims in 2020 were phishing scams, non-payment/non-delivery scams, and extortion. “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.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2022

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.)

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Robinhood is an increasingly popular trading app where you can buy and sell stocks, as well as cryptocurrency. Earlier this year, Robinhood sent out a message to its users, warning of some phishing emails claiming to be a "Security Alert" with links to fake Robinhood websites. How to spot phishing emails.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Such activities not only disrupt the football fever among fans, but can also lead to future identity theft troubles or phishing scams. Use of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoins might also block with a ban on a temporary note, or till the world cup reaches its semifinal or final stage. .

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Hot for Security

JUNE 25, 2021

This week, Bitdefender researchers spotted a phishing trifecta targeting hundreds of British citizens with fraudulent emails impersonating Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), blockchain.com and TV licensing. Users who naively access and provide their data risk account hijacking, financial loss and identity theft.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 25, 2021

This week, Bitdefender researchers spotted a phishing trifecta targeting hundreds of British citizens with fraudulent emails impersonating Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), blockchain.com and TV licensing. Users who naively access and provide their data risk account hijacking, financial loss and identity theft.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2024

District Court in Seattle to three years in prison and more than $5 million in restitution for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Raoult and two other co-conspirators were charged with having hacked into protected computers of corporate entities and for the theft of stolen proprietary information.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

They can then launch sophisticated spear-phishing attacks that use text, audio, and video against the victims or their families, friends, and associates," Raju said. Leaked data targeting wealthy individuals also frequently leads to follow-on crimes such as extortion attempts, identity theft, and physical threats.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In a SIM-swapping attack , the fraudsters will phish or purchase credentials for mobile phone company employees, and use those credentials to redirect a target’s mobile calls and text messages to a device the attackers control. .” ” Beige members were implicated in two stories published here in 2020.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Another major concern is the impact on blockchain security and digital trust, as quantum computers may eventually emphasize elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), threatening the integrity of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and financial transactions.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

These criminals have used phishing, spoofing, extortion and various types of Internet-enabled fraud to target the most vulnerable in our society – medical workers searching for personal protective equipment, families looking for information about stimulus checks to help pay bills and many others. Phishing Scams.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nulled: 5 million users and identity theft at scale Operating since 2016, Nulled specialized in selling stolen identification documents, hacking tools, and access to compromised accounts. Authorities have placed seizure banners on all affected domains, notifying users that the platforms have been taken down by law enforcement.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Restoration is offered in exchange for a ransom, usually in cryptocurrencies.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

Since blockchain’s arrival, cryptocurrency has framed the technology as permissionless, or a public blockchain. Beyond financial exchange, permissionless blockchains offer strong security through decentralization, and potential use cases include identity verification, voting, and fundraising. Cryptocurrency Risks for Coins.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2021

The IC3 has found that the three biggest complaints they received in 2020 are phishing scams, which garnered the highest number of complaints (241,342), ransomware (2,474), and, perhaps the most striking of these, Business Email Compromise (BEC) (19,369). billion USD. billion USD. that involved a victim providing a form of ID to a bad actor.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 7, 2022

It also serves as an easy access point for more advanced hackers and scammers to target specific organizations, or even harvest cryptocurrency. Earlier Raccoon Stealer campaigns allowed criminals to steal $13,200 worth of cryptocurrency and mine another $2,900 worth over a six month period, all for the cost of around $1,250. “So

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 19, 2023

Based on these systems, there are certain risks to expect for the metaverse: Brand Phishing and Malware : According to David Kemmerer, CEO and co-founder of CoinLedger, it’s difficult to regulate virtual environments due to their complexity. Money laundering. Disinformation.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Introduction to Dark Web Data Markets The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that has become a major concern for cybersecurity, especially regarding dark web identity theft. In about recent years 9 million identities experienced identity theft, showing the urgent need for awareness and protective measures against these threats.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

According to the Hunter Unit from Resecurity, previously, the “GXC Team” gained notoriety for creating a wide array of online fraud tools, ranging from compromised payment data checkers to sophisticated phishing and smishing kits. website.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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. Less common types.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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. Less Common Types of Malware.

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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. Threat actors can abuse PII to conduct phishing and social engineering attacks. Watch out for potential phishing emails and text messages. Looming dangers.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Cryptocurrency and NFT attacks are rising as decentralized finance, and digital art assets become sophisticated socially engineered threats. These attacks can lead to identity theft, banking theft, ransom-based threats, and even blackmail, depending on what information is compromised.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kaspersky researchers uncovered phishing schemes targeting Hamster Kombat players, a popular Telegram-based clicker game, where attackers used fraudulent links to steal credentials and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. Just as predicted, the rise of voice deepfakes continued in 2024, fueling scams like vishing (voice phishing).

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

Spamming with the aim of, for example, disseminating information related to cryptocurrency or the stock market. Phishing to obtain sensitive user information, which is then used to launch other social engineering attacks or identity theft. State of API security: malicious attack traffic grew 117%.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

These criminals used phishing, spoofing, extortion, and various types of Internet-enabled fraud to target the most vulnerable in our society—medical workers searching for personal protective equipment, families looking for information about stimulus checks to help pay bills, and many others.". IC3's Recovery Asset Team (RAT).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

The criminals have discovered how many people don't understand investing in cryptocurrency and have turned Investment Scams into a new money factory. . #1 Identity Theft. Phishing/Vishing/Smishing/Pharming. For several years, the #1 Cybercrime type has been Business Email Compromise followed by the #2 of Romance Scam.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Attackers may mimic the identity of a person or an institution to gain the trust of their targets and exploit them. Phishing attacks. Spear phishing attacks.

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