Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

Ben is disappointed: FBI reports huge rise in cryptocurrency investment scams. The post Scams Lost US $10 BILLION in 2022 — Crypto Fraud Grows Fast appeared first on Security Boulevard. Why am I not surprised?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

Cryptocurrency scammers love social media—especially Meta’s platforms. The post Fake Cash Scams Thrive on Facebook and Insta—FTC appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hundreds of millions of dollars were scammed from U.S. consumers in 2021.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Zack Allen is director of threat intelligence for ZeroFOX , a Baltimore-based company that helps customers detect and respond to risks found on social media and other digital channels. Primarily, that includes any social media and email accounts, as well as associated financial instruments such as bank accounts and any cryptocurrencies.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Fellows in the three-year Cyber Fellowship program will investigate and prosecute state-sponsored cybersecurity threats, transnational criminal groups, infrastructure and ransomware attacks and the use of cryptocurrency and money laundering.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Amid the current threat landscape, Kaspersky has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the financial risks, pinpointing key trends and providing recommendations to effectively mitigate risks and enhance security posture. Cryptocurrency phishing saw a 16% year-on-year increase in 2023, with 5.84 million in 2022.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Dave DeWalt, Founder and Managing Director of Momentum Cyber and NightDragon Security, shared his thoughts: "We are entering a new age of Cybersecurity risk that is testing our defenses across every commercial and government organization.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2021

. “Fellows can expect to investigate and prosecute state-sponsored cyber threats; transnational criminal groups; infrastructure and ransomware attacks; and the use of cryptocurrency and money laundering to finance and profit from cyber-based crimes.” The training will be held in the Washington, D.C.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

However, both progressive business environments and modern lifestyles require a permanent presence on the web from organizations and individuals, and users have to increase their cyber security awareness, and this is where the Cybersecurity Landscape data will be helpful. Cyber Risk Management is a business responsibility.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay. With the increase of remote workers using unsecured systems and personal devices to access corporate networks, all businesses are at risk from opportunists who bait remote employees.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Finally, negotiations with the victims may be handled by yet another team and when the ransom is paid out, a whole new set of skills is needed to launder the cryptocurrency obtained. They interact with each other through internet handles, paying for services with cryptocurrency. Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency is used for payment.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2022

and later are protected, as long as the user has basic security awareness, Peter Kalnai, a senior malware researcher for ESET, told the cybersecurity publication. One of its highest-profile heists was the theft of over $600 million worth of cryptocurrency from the gaming-centric Ronin Network, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The post $3 BILLION in DeFi Hacks in 2022—So Far appeared first on Security Boulevard. And nothing of value was lost.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

A thorough cybersecurity investigation is necessary to mitigate these risks effectively. Recommended Mitigation/Action Steps Enhance Security Protocols: Implement stricter security measures within the network infrastructure to prevent malware infections and unauthorized access. Sign up for the NEW (and free!)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

Crypto.com is a FinTech company with a mission to accelerate the global adoption of cryptocurrency. One way our company helps to solve this problem is by making cryptocurrency easy to access through our user-friendly application. This is especially challenging because there are many regions where cryptocurrency is still unregulated.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

The post Cashio Stablecoin: Not Stable—CASH Loses 99.99995% appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hacker drove a stablecoin into the ground yesterday. Cashio, a USD-backed coin is now all-but worthless.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The post Hacker Stole $3B of Bitcoin — Because ‘Crypto’ is Garbage appeared first on Security Boulevard. James Zhong admitted to stealing 50,000 bitcoins from the former dark web market, Silk Road.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The post Biggest Single Crypto Theft: Teen Charged with $36M SIM-Swap Heist appeared first on Security Boulevard. A Canadian has been charged with stealing C$46 million of imaginary money, via SIM swapping.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 2, 2022

2021 was a landmark year in the cybersecurity landscape. Organizations faced an uptick in cyberattacks amid the continuation of remote work—and CISOs everywhere were put to the test. If 2021 was any indication, 2022 will be another record-breaking year in the cybersecurity space.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The post RegTech: Three Increasingly Regulated Industries appeared first on Security Boulevard. Regulatory technology (RegTech) companies perform exactly the function you’d expect; they provide technology that is used by businesses to manage and enhance regulations and regulatory processes to achieve and prove compliance.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Victims pay ransomware adversaries for decryption keys through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Invest in security and ransomware prevention to protect sensitive data and avoid paying a ransom and downtime. Ensure that alert levels trigger an effective response for high-risk behavior associated with high-fidelity detections.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post NoaBot Pwns Hundreds of SSH Servers as Crypto Miners appeared first on Security Boulevard. ‘hi’ — Mirai-based botnet exploits weak authentication to mine fake money.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Treasury issued sanctions against the virtual cryptocurrency exchange Suex for their role in helping ransomware attackers get paid, and the pipeline attack proved to be DarkSide’s undoing: the group had attracted too much attention. In September 2021, the U.S. To protect the corporate environment, educate your employees.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

billion in cryptocurrency. It's hard to believe, but security awareness training is now being viewed through a political lens, as well. After all, the conventional wisdom is that ransomware gangs demand cryptocurrency so they can move the funds anonymously and with impunity. Click here to continue reading.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In all, the agency grouped the main risks into eight categories: ransomware, malware, social engineering, threats against data, threats against availability, disinformation/misinformation, and supply chain targeting. Raising awareness about security awareness. GDPR compliance certification here at last.

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