Schneier on Security

JUNE 24, 2022

Earlier this month, I and others wrote a letter to Congress, basically saying that cryptocurrencies are an complete and total disaster, and urging them to regulate the space. Green writes: “I have no problem with the idea of legislators (intelligently) passing laws to regulate cryptocurrency. ” I have yet to see one.

Cryptocurrency 364

Cryptocurrency Technology Scams Government 364

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 7, 2018

Police in Florida have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of being part of a multi-state cyber fraud ring that hijacked mobile phone numbers in online attacks that siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from victims.

Mobile 264

Mobile Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Scams 264

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Earlier this month, customers of the soccer jersey retailer classicfootballshirts.co.uk 22, 2020, when cryptocurrency wallet company Ledger acknowledged that someone had released the names, mailing addresses and phone numbers for 272,000 customers. started receiving emails with a “cash back” offer. Take a deep breath.

Passwords 363

Passwords Phishing Password Management Scams 363

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. The now-defunct and always phony cryptocurrency trading platform xtb-market[.]com,

Cryptocurrency 331

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 331

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 7, 2024

phone number used by accounts under the name of Devon Taylor at multiple online retailers. mobile phone number 859-963-6243 , which Constella also finds was used to register accounts for Devon Turner at the retailer Neiman Marcus, and at the home decor and fashion site poshmark.com. That record includes the Lexington, Ky.

Banking 329

Banking Cybercrime Accountability Retail 329

Cisco Security

APRIL 1, 2024

Blockchain technology has experienced remarkable adoption in recent years, driven by its use across a broad spectrum of institutions, governments, retail investors, and users. However, this surge in… Read more on Cisco Blogs Blockchain adoption and crypto investments are peaking, along with scams.

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Risk Retail Scams 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

UK retailer Matalan, US publisher Pantheon Books, and official government Twitter accounts such as the Ministry of Transportation of Colombia and the National Disaster Management Authority of India.) in a simple as effective scam scheme. Twitter has also substantially improved how we tackle cryptocurrency scams on the platform.

Scams 107

Scams Cryptocurrency Accountability Advertising 107

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

They’ve seen tremendous interest from a wide range of parties, whether that be institutional investors or retail hobbyists looking to find an angle. Cryptocurrency has been subjected to a rapidly changing balance of laws for the government to try and control it through regulation. Cryptocurrency wallet theft is no small issue.

Cryptocurrency 127

Cryptocurrency Marketing Scams Government 127

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2022

According to the FTC, people with age between 18 to 39, were most exposed to these scams in 2021. Most of the reported scams, crooks promoted bogus investment opportunities, and in many cases, they got in direct contact with victims as supposed friends to encourage them to invest. Read about romance scams.

Media 98

Media Scams Cryptocurrency Marketing 98

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

Artificial Intelligence 130

Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Scams Insurance 130

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Shopin founder charged by SEC for running $42 million scam cryptocurrency ICO. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the founder of Shopin , Eran Eyal, for allegedly running $42 million scam ICO. Unfortunately, fraudulent ICOs are not a rarity over the years the media reported several cases of exit scams.

Scams 90

Scams Retail Cryptocurrency Advertising 90

Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

It pays for shoppers to be aware of holiday scams online. Most retail websites have simple domain names that reflect the name of the store or company. However, if you see extra words like “deal,” “sale,” or “discount” in the URL, it could be a scam website. Here’s how to spot a fake shopping website this holiday season.

Scams 98

Scams Encryption Retail Cryptocurrency 98

Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2023

Our fake site, zerotools[dot]net , leans heavily toward cryptocurrency payments. Scammers prefer this mode because cryptocurrency transactions are much more difficult to trace than traditional payment methods such as those on the genuine site. Buy from legitimate retailers. Get a free trial below.

Scams 98

Scams Cryptocurrency Retail Encryption 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cryptocurrency prices were dropping from the end of 2021 and throughout the first half of 2022. Although finance experts and retail investors estimate crypto to have a solid chance of recovery in the long term, at the time of writing this report the prices remain low. In fact, cybercriminals hunting for crypto can target anyone.

Cryptocurrency 130

Cryptocurrency Malware Software Ransomware 130

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

New XBash malware combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. Magecart cybercrime group stole customers credit cards from Newegg electronics retailer. Hackers stole $60 Million worth of cryptocurrencies from Japanese Zaif exchange. Homebuyers Being Targeted by Money Transfer Scam.

Computers and Electronics 89

Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Spyware Data breaches 89

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2023

Digging further into the skimmer's infrastructure on Russian-based hosting provider DDoS-Guard, we came across a digital crime haven for cryptocurrency scams, Bitcoin mixers, malware distribution sites and much more. We should note that the sites we found injected with this skimmer had nothing to do with cryptocurrencies themselves.

DDOS 97

DDOS Scams Cryptocurrency Phishing 97

Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2023

FiXS, a new ATM malware that is targeting Mexican banks BidenCash leaks 2.1M stolen credit/debit cards Pegasus spyware used to spy on a Polish mayor Hundreds of thousands of websites hacked as part of redirection campaign MQsTTang, a new backdoor used by Mustang Panda APT against European entities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0

Spyware 98

Spyware Data breaches Hacking Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Group-IB assisted Paxful, an international peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace, in countering web-bot and social engineering attacks. The combination of advanced anti-fraud technologies and intelligence protects both banking and retail customers. The figure suggests that bitcoin platforms remain of great interest to threat actors.

Cryptocurrency 93

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering eCommerce Engineering 93

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. The cryptocurrency business continues to grow, and people continue to invest their money in this market because it’s a digital asset and all transactions occur online. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 104

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. A noticeable development was the prominence of cryptocurrency-related phishing scams.

Banking 136

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 136

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. To conduct attacks specifically linked to cryptocurrency, threat actors must usually cooperate within a web of associates—just like any other area of cyber crime.

Scams 40

Scams Cryptocurrency Marketing Advertising 40

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% The lockdowns have made on-demand retail and mCommerce a permanent fixture among Australian users who share their transaction details without any qualms. Unidentified attackers are on the prowl, targeting unsuspecting users with easy scams.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 24, 2024

AI-Powered Scams Continue to Present a Risk Traditional email scams were relatively easy to identify. However, in recent years, threat actors have started using generative AI tools to craft convincing scam emails that are, to the naked eye, at least, indistinguishable from legitimate ones.

Energy and Utilities 73

Energy and Utilities Scams Manufacturing Malware 73

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2022

From ATO Deputy Commissioner John Ford : These dodgy sales suppression tools allow retailers to keep a separate set of books and launder the money in one transaction. Meanwhile Dutch tax agencies are branching out into exploring cryptocurrency and virtual assets. They conceal and transfer this income anonymously, sometimes offshore.

Software 96

Software Retail Cryptocurrency Phishing 96

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The industries affected included everything from IT to retail, from oil and gas to healthcare. Another big focus is organizations and users that possess or operate cryptocurrency — cryptoexchanges, cryptowallets and others are among the juicy targets. But our visibility showed otherwise. million USD) monthly. Services in demand.

Cybercrime 145

Cybercrime Banking Malware Ransomware 145

Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

Example: Online retailer: “Looking for running shoes? Part 2: AI and the need for vigilance in our digital lives The rise of AI scams 1. Example: Scammer: “Invest in this AI-powered cryptocurrency—watch this celebrity testimonial!” These algorithms consider browsing history, demographics, and purchase behavior.

Energy and Utilities 119

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Banking 119

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Most online retailers grew wise to these scams years ago and stopped shipping to regions of the world most frequently associated with credit card fraud, including Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Russia. Most reshipping scams promise employees a monthly salary and even cash bonuses.

Cybercrime 349

Cybercrime Marketing Scams Retail 349

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Cybercriminals might be looking to capitalize on the start of the new academic year, which brings high employee turnover and a busy period for sectors like hospitality and retail trade. ” APLHV disbanded in late December 2023 after conducting an exit scam against its affiliates.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 52

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

An entrepreneur and virtual currency investor is suing AT&T for $224 million, claiming the wireless provider was negligent when it failed to prevent thieves from hijacking his mobile account and stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. On June 11, 2017, Terpin’s phone went dead. A copy of his complaint is here (PDF).

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Mobile Cryptocurrency Accountability Authentication 278

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 108

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 108

CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

These scams exploit the fact that many businesses and organizations use cell phones to identify individuals for a host of accounts aside from mobile phone service. These proposed rules address the growing scourge of so-called SIM swapping and port-out fraud.

Retail 116

Retail Cryptocurrency Scams Banking 116

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.

Scams 116

Scams Identity Theft Banking Phishing 116

Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

Key Information About Ransomware Ransomware is in the top-five threats in all fields and the second biggest cybersecurity threat in the retail business. The most preferred method of ransom payment is cryptocurrency because it is hard to track. Most antiviruses don’t protect against ransomware.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Backups 59

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself.

Phishing 113

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 113

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.

Cryptocurrency 137

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 137

WIRED Threat Level

JUNE 9, 2025

These sorts of hackers have been linked to countless hacks of individual people in order to steal online usernames or cryptocurrency. This could include accounts that store cryptocurrency, or even more damaging, their email, which in turn could grant access to many other accounts. Protect your personal and financial information.

Accountability 98

Accountability Scams Media Cryptocurrency 98