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? Oh, yeah, everyone did. How many of you acted on those ads and actually purchased crypto? Probably some of you. According to the U.S.

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Webroot

MAY 4, 2021

Typically, when cryptocurrency values change, one would expect to see changes in crypto-related cybercrime. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll see big spikes in ransomware or cryptojacking. As we see cryptocurrency values rise and fall, how should we interpret shifts in the threats we can expect to see?

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 9, 2021

According to the FBI, it has successfully seized most of the Bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline to “Darkside” criminals after the highly publicized ransomware attack that led to recent gas shortages in multiple US States.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2022

As Elon Musk spends most of the week in the headlines, so pop up Elon Musk-themed scams—and it looks like they may be ramping up. Appealing—if you’re a big cryptocurrency user. BTC on Instagram bitcoin scam. This is just one of the many faces of a recovery scam. The report says: Good work deserves recommendation.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, we saw numerous law enforcement operations targeting cybercrime operations, including cryptocurrency scams, phishing attacks, credential theft, malware development, and ransomware attacks. [.]

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SC Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

A technician inspects the backside of a cryptocurrency mining farm in Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec. Cryptocurrency is famously anonymous, but evading capture is not the only reason cryptocurrency is the go-to payment solution for ransomware. First, understanding the role of cryptocurrency in ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2023

Ransomware generates big money for the groups behind it, with new research confirming (some) of the scale of the problem. Chainalysis, a blockchain research firm, looked at data from monitored cryptocurrency wallets, concluding that around $449 million has been taken from victims in the last six months. What is big game hunting?

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CSO Magazine

MAY 15, 2023

It can seem like cybercriminals are running rampant across the world's digital infrastructure, launching ransomware attacks, scams, and outright thefts with impunity.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

A technician inspects the backside of a cryptocurrency mining farm in Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec. Cryptocurrency is famously anonymous, but evading capture is not the only reason cryptocurrency is the go-to payment solution for ransomware. First, understanding the role of cryptocurrency in ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2024

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. Our prediction?

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Whether you’re a crypto-skeptic or a crypto-maximalist, it cannot be denied that the mostly unregulated cryptocurrency ecosystem is no stranger to fraud. It has links to multiple types of cyber crime, including ransomware, carding, phishing, and malware development.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

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

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

Threats and bluster play a key role in most online attacks: Ransomware has its ransom note; trolls threaten to ramp up the pressure; tech support scammers insist your PC needs urgent assistance. Kidnap scams involve making a phone call to a victim and telling them a loved one has been taken. The virtual kidnap: Step by step.

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SecureList

JULY 11, 2022

In terms of topics and techniques, text-based fraud can be divided into several types: Dating scams. Let’s take a look at these types of scams and see why they work. Dating scams. Example of a dating scam e-mail. Dating scams are the least common type of message-based fraud. 419 scam with transactions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

One of the most ruthless cyberattacks is a ransomware attack. What Is a Ransomware Attack? Ransomware is a cyberattack that uses malware – software created to infiltrate a computer system and damage or disrupt it. Ransomware attacks are about as old as the internet itself. What Companies Have Suffered These Attacks?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Malwarebytes EDR and MDR removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Apple patches three zero-days T-Mobile spills billing information to other customers Involved in a data breach? Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business?

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Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

Internet scams are everywhere, inflicting billions of dollars in reported losses from victims each year. Anyone can fall for online scams, as tactics are tailored to the interests of all age groups. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common scams: Coronavirus-related scams. IRS and Bank-related scams.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

At Kaspersky, we constantly monitor the financial cyberthreat landscape, which includes threats to financial institutions, such as banks, and financially motivated threats, such as ransomware, that target a broader range of industries. We highlighted the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and anticipated an increase in crypto scams.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2022

But someone’s managed to… Police seize and dismantle massive phishing operation Rogue cryptocurrency billboards go phishing for wallets Dial 311 for…cybersecurity emergencies? Conti ransomware group’s pulse stops, but did it fake its own death?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2018

The sextortion email scam last month that invoked a real password used by each recipient and threatened to release embarrassing Webcam videos almost certainly was not the work of one criminal or even one group of criminals. In early June 2018, uscourtsgov-dot-com was associated with a Sigma ransomware scam delivered via spam.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Celebrity jewelry house Graff falls victim to ransomware Lessons from a real-life ransomware attack Is Apple’s Safari browser the last, best hope for web privacy? US offer $10m bounty for ransomware kingpins. Source: ZDNet) Expect delivery firms to be impersonated by cybercriminals in holiday phishing scams.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2023

These scams usually offer the victims large returns with minimal risk. Crypto-investment fraud saw an incredible growth in 2022, both in number of scams and in the amount of damage done. Within those complaints, cryptocurrency investment fraud rose from $907 million in 2021 to $2.57 Retirement, 401K, Ponzi, Pyramid, etc.).”

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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. The novelty this year is represented by scams exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, 2020 saw the emergence of scams exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic. .

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Though we may be stuck with endless COVID-19 scams and a gradual visible rise in all manner of cryptocurrency hijinks, the old school attacks are as perilous as ever; CISA, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, have released their 2021 report detailing the increasing globalised threat of the ransomware menace.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Lazarus group uses fake cryptocurrency apps to plant AppleJeus malware. Scams to avoid this festive season. Rackspace confirms it suffered a ransomware attack. "Baby dumped at the gate" post is a Facebook hoax. Watch out for this triple threat PayPal phish. Vehicle Identification Numbers reveal driver data via telematics.

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Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s been a pretty big year so far for cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies’ current total market cap sits just above $1.7 The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently launched an IPO, India has reversed a ban on cryptocurrencies, and ransomware groups continue to demand payment in anonymity-based cryptocurrency.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As the financial threat landscape has been dramatically evolving over the past few years, with the expansion of such activities as ransomware or cryptofraud, we believe it is no longer sufficient to look at the threats to traditional financial institutions (like banks), but rather assess financial threats as a whole.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2022

Microsoft researchers warn of the rising threat of cryware targeting non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, also known as hot wallets. Microsoft warns of the rise of cryware, malicious software used to steal info an dfunds from non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, also known as hot wallets. Ransomware.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 11, 2022

Some of the above have many issues already with bogus search engine results and tech support scams. We’re very quickly in the realm of tech support scams. All tried and tested Windows-centric tech support scam tactics. The Gizmodo article contains numerous examples of this type of scam. USB sticks not recognised.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Why MITRE matters to SMBs Apple’s child safety features are coming to a Messages app near you Why software has so many vulnerabilities, with Tanya Janca: Lock and Code S03E09 Watch out for this SMS phish promising a tax refund Rogue ads phishing for cryptocurrency: Are you secure? URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL!!!”

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2022

Over 50 countries sign the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet” Watch out for these 3 small business cybersecurity mistakes. The post A week in security (May 2 – 8) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Chasing cryptocurrency through cyberspace, with Brian Carter: Lock and Code S03E26. Millions of Gemini cryptocurrency exchange user details leaked. Millions of Gemini cryptocurrency exchange user details leaked. Play ransomware group claims to have stolen hotel chain data. The Guardian hit by "ransomware attack".

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 11, 2021

Let’s start at the beginning… In an apparent scream for mercy, 21 hours ago the Poly Network Team reached out via Twitter to “hacker(s)” that had managed to transfer roughly $600 million in digital tokens out of its control and into separate cryptocurrency wallets. A rough time for cryptocurrencies. Gox theft in 2014.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As we all spent more time at home (and therefore more time online), Avast tracked increases in everything from ransomware to cryptocurrency scams to phishing. . Online theft is nothing new – but 2021 saw cybercrime go to a whole new level. The post 5 Tips For Staying Safe Online | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Graham Cluley

MARCH 14, 2023

The latest annual FBI report on the state of cybercrime has shown a massive increase in the amount of money stolen through investment scams. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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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.

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