SecureList

JUNE 5, 2023

The main purpose of the malware that is dropped by the Satacom downloader is to steal BTC from the victim’s account by performing web injections into targeted cryptocurrency websites. Threat actor’s BTC wallet address To get hold of the victim’s cryptocurrency, the threat actors use web injects on the targeted websites.

Cryptocurrency 89

Cryptocurrency DNS Malware Encryption 89

Schneier on Security

MAY 14, 2021

Modern ransomware has two dimensions: pay to get your data back, and pay not to have your data dumped on the Internet. An industry group called the Institute for Security and Technology (no, I haven’t heard of it before, either) just released a comprehensive report on combating ransomware. Solving this is not easy.

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Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Internet 313

CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Technology giant IBM has debuted a new set of tools and capabilities designed as an end-to-end, quantum-safe solution to secure organizations and governmental agencies as they head toward the post-quantum computing era. To read this article in full, please click here

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Government Cryptocurrency Encryption Banking 115

SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2022

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its annual report, providing the public with specific details on how cybercrime has evolved in the last five years, what threats were the most persistent, and what groups were the most targeted, along with a flurry of other information and statistics.

Internet 72

Internet Internet Cybercrime Ransomware 72

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

With many of these transformations, it is not just the premise of keeping up that drives the huge levels of investment we see organisations making – but also the promise of what’s possible, if the right technologies and approaches can be harnessed to disrupt or differentiate in the face of fierce competition. Containers.

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Technology Digital transformation IoT Big data 91

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 4, 2022

Exploit Tools and Targets: Malicious Use of Internet Information Services (IIS) Extension. Microsoft published a report on July 26th alerting defenders to the malicious use of Internet Information Services (IIS) extensions. EclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting and response technology and services.

Internet 57

Internet Internet Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 57

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 5, 2018

A few years ago, the term cryptocurrency was only used among the tech elite and the only type available for purchase was Bitcoin. Fast forward to 2018 when the average consumer is able to invest and has a pick of over 1,800 different kinds of cryptocurrencies to choose from. dollars via crypto hacks and scams.

Cryptocurrency 61

Cryptocurrency Hacking Scams Technology 61

Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 2, 2022

CyberSecurity Expert, Joseph Steinberg, was recently interviewed by the team at Utopia — a group of networking-technology enthusiasts seeking to provide readers with wise insights on security, privacy, and cryptocurrency — insights gained through interviews of people with considerable related experience.

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Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Surveillance Internet 224

Joseph Steinberg

MAY 9, 2022

Other parties familiar with Russian Internet usage patterns have also estimated that as many as a third of all Russian Internet users now regularly use VPNs. VPN technologies deliver two major benefits to Russian citizens. times as high as it was prior to the war!

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VPN Government Artificial Intelligence Technology 218

SecureList

JULY 5, 2023

The higher the global popularity of cryptocurrencies and the more new ways of storing them, the wider the arsenal of tools used by malicious actors who are after digital money. This story covers two fundamentally different methods of email attacks on the two most popular ways of storing cryptocurrency: hot and cold wallets.

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Scams Phishing Cryptocurrency Social Engineering 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Group-IB and Swiss insurance broker ASPIS that owns CryptoIns project, have developed the world’s first scoring model for assessing cryptocurrency exchanges. Based on the risk score, CryptoIns experts have calculated insurance rates for cryptocurrency exchange users who can now insure their accounts against cyber threats.

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Insurance Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Marketing 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Cryptocurrencies have exploded, drawing businesses and private individuals into an investment frenzy. This has been very lucrative for some, and despite the speculative process of working with cryptocurrency, it does not seem to be deterring too many people from entering the crypto vortex. Building a World of Crypto Trust.

Cryptocurrency 71

Cryptocurrency Technology Marketing Internet 71

SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Methodology In this report, we present an analysis of financial cyberthreats in 2023, focusing on banking Trojans and phishing pages that target online banking, shopping accounts, cryptocurrency wallets and other financial assets. Cryptocurrency phishing saw a 16% year-on-year increase in 2023, with 5.84 million in 2022.

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Phishing Banking Mobile Scams 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Technological Tactics.

Social Engineering 120

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Scams 120

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Persistent ransomware threats, increasing risk to critical infrastructure, state-sponsored activity, more bad actors, and new, disruptive technologies are the five cyber threat narratives noted in the National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 recently released by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.

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Cyber threats Consumer Services Technology Cybercrime 81

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

But what really requires a high speed internet connection is the large amounts of data that ransomware gangs steal from affected networks to add extra leverage to their ransom demands. The use of cryptocurrency allows cybercriminals to transfer their funds to a place where they feel they can safely use it. Prevent intrusions.

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Ransomware Encryption Cryptocurrency Backups 104

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

BOSTON–( BUSINESS WIRE )– O’Reilly , the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced the findings of its annual platform analysis , which examines the top search terms and most-consumed content on the company’s learning platform.

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Data breaches Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency Technology 84

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

New research indicates that half of all phishing scams are now hosted on Web sites whose Internet address includes the padlock and begins with “[link]. Click the image below and see if you can spot what’s going on with this Web address: This live phish targets users of cryptocurrency exchange Bibox.

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Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Internet 278

Schneier on Security

MAY 3, 2019

It's an impassioned debate, acrimonious at times, but there are real technologies that can be brought to bear on the problem: key-escrow technologies, code obfuscation technologies, and backdoors with different properties. Public-interest technology isn't new. So does society's underlying security needs.

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Cybersecurity Technology Government Internet 237

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

Researchers spotted an updated version of the KmsdBot botnet that is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

IoT 90

IoT DDOS Architecture Internet 90

Schneier on Security

MARCH 5, 2019

It's an impassioned debate, acrimonious at times, but there are real technologies that can be brought to bear on the problem: key-escrow technologies, code obfuscation technologies, and backdoors with different properties. Public-interest technology isn't new. So does society's underlying security needs.

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Cybersecurity Technology Government Internet 223

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2023

“This is the most significant technological and financial operation ever led by the Department of Justice against a botnet,” said Martin Estrada , the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, at a press conference this morning in Los Angeles.

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Hacking Malware Ransomware Government 261

Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

The recent Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report shows that cybercrime has spiked, leaving hundreds of thousands of victims and costing more than $4 billion. Moreover, losses due to internet crime increased by $700 million, growing from $3.5 billion in 2019 to $4.2 billion in 2020.

Scams 110

Scams Computers and Electronics Phishing Internet 110

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. technology companies during the summer of 2022. 9, 2024, U.S. A graphic depicting how 0ktapus leveraged one victim to attack another. On July 28 and again on Aug.

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Social Engineering Mobile Cybercrime Passwords 325

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 121

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 121

Security Affairs

JANUARY 23, 2022

“cybercriminals are taking advantage of this technology by directing QR code scans to malicious sites to steal victim data, embedding malware to gain access to the victim’s device, and redirecting payment for cybercriminal use.” ” reads the FBI’s PSA.

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Malware Scams 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The quantum cybersecurity threat will increase data breaches of sensitive health and financial personal data, challenge the integrity of digital documents, and break certain cryptocurrency encryption. The vulnerabilities of blockchain technology. Threat 1: Harvest Now, Decrypt Later. The estimated loss is around $8 million.

Cybersecurity 90

Cybersecurity Encryption Cryptocurrency Technology 90

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The main sources of threats to computers in the operational technology infrastructure of organizations are internet (16.5%), removable media (3.5%), and email (7.0%). Malware for covert cryptocurrency mining. The percentage of ICS computers on which malicious cryptocurrency miners were blocked continued to rise gradually.

Spyware 95

Spyware Cryptocurrency Phishing Ransomware 95

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

What will cyber security look like now that those tools are all over the internet? Every technological device can be abused for cyber warfare and cyber espionage. Reports are coming out linking North Korea to illegal online activities related to cryptocurrency. Is making the internet a safe place technically possible?

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Spyware Hacking Ransomware Surveillance 90

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Origins and History of the Dark Web IdentityIQ The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that cannot be accessed as easily. The dark web consists of websites and services that operate anonymously and aren’t accessible in the “public” part of the internet. The deep web is far and away the largest part of the internet.

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Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

As ChatGPT went viral, other chatbots powered by generative AI appeared, and these technologies were quickly adopted as assistants in diverse areas including education. As we look to 2024, we believe that the consumer threat landscape will be heavily influenced by political, cultural, and technological events and trends.

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VPN Scams Education Internet 105

Identity IQ

APRIL 6, 2022

Cyber scammers are nothing if not clever, and our increased reliance on technology following the COVID-19 pandemic left a massive opportunity for fraudsters to prey on unwitting consumers. Here are some outlined by the FBI as particularly prevalent right now: Utility or cable/internet scam. Recognizing a Tech Support Scam.

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Scams Identity Theft Accountability Banking 129

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The platform is a part of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. billion in stolen cryptocurrency in DeFi (decentralized finance) projects this year. The risks are high as it’s a new, loosely regulated industry with many new technologies that may not be fully vetted or secured.”. It was over a whopping $560 million.

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Threat Detection Cryptocurrency eCommerce 120

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If we examine Gartner’s Top Predictions for 2018 and beyond, IoT and cryptocurrencies rise to the top. By 2020, IoT technology will be in 95% of electronics for new product designs. With the continuous technology evolution surrounding IoT, it has become increasingly possible to add IoT features to a product at minimal cost.

IoT 70

IoT Cryptocurrency Technology Data privacy 70

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Vulnerable Operational Technology(OT) systems at risk. As Industrial systems connect with the internet to leverage cloud analytics, the devices have become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. A zero-trust approach is required for these environments while ensuring their secure connectivity with the internet.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware IoT Internet Internet 98

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. 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. But the situation isn’t hopeless. Prevalence.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Education Financial Services Phishing 124

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 27, 2019

But two sources who work at the company have now confirmed their employer was hit by Sodinokibi , a potent ransomware strain also known as “rEvil” that encrypts data and demands a cryptocurrency payment in return for a digital key that unlocks access to infected systems. When the site was first set up on Dec.

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Ransomware Media Financial Services Retail 193