Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2024

Oink, oink, FAIL—you’re in jail: Kansas bank chief exec Shan Hanes stole money from investors, a church and others to buy cryptocurrency to feed a scam. The post Pig Butchering at Heart of Bank Failure — CEO Gets 24 Years in Jail appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Introduction Cryptocurrency represents a groundbreaking innovation in the financial sector, offering decentralized, peer-to-peer digital transactions through blockchain technology. However, the allure of these digital assets also attracts malicious actors, making cryptocurrency security paramount.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Use secure payment methods Avoid wire transfers, prepaid gift cards, or cryptocurrency for online purchases for Valentine's Day. Wire transfers are instantaneous and almost impossible to reverse, prepaid gift cards offer weak security measures, and there are private key vulnerabilities when paying by crypto. "If

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

” To defend against ransomware campaign like this one, NJCCIC provided the following recommendations: Security Awareness Training : Engage in security awareness training to enhance defense mechanisms and recognize potential signs of malicious communications. All associated emails were blocked or quarantined.”

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 15, 2024

A former Amazon engineer who scammed more than $12 million from two decentralized cryptocurrencies exchanges in 2022 was sentenced to three years in prison in a case that the U.S. The post Ex-Security Engineer Gets Three Years in Prison for $12 Million Crypto Hacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Even the recent plummet in value of cryptocurrency–the dark web’s currency. The post The Dark Web Economy appeared first on Security Boulevard. While the western world struggles with rising grocery bills and gas prices, the economy of the dark web–the digital black market–is chugging along as usual.

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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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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The DOJ created NexFundAI, a false cryptocurrency company and token, in a sting that nabbed 19 people and companies accused of scamming investors by falsely creating the illusion of activity around their crypto and then selling at the inflated price in what investigators call "pump and dump" and "market maker" schemes.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Primarily, that includes any social media and email accounts, as well as associated financial instruments such as bank accounts and any cryptocurrencies. Many companies now make security awareness and training an integral part of their operations. ” WHAT CAN COMPANIES DO?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2023

They can be lucrative, pulling in millions in stolen cryptocurrency, but they also can end up going nowhere if the targeted victim becomes suspicious or the bad actor decides there won’t be a payoff. The post Romance Scammers are Adopting Approval Phishing Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Sub-Sectors to Watch - Identification management, threat hunting, managed XDR, vulnerability management, and security awareness training sub-sectors are all expected to grow significantly. Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Emergence - Cybersecurity will play an important role in cryptocurrency's mainstream adoption.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Unfortunately, many security and risk leaders today use awareness as a way to deflect blame if something goes wrong. Skilled security professionals will remain essential in guiding these AI systems, fine-tuning their analysis and intervening when automated responses are insufficient.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A bit like ‘hodl’ (hold) to cryptocurrency investors. They assumed everyone outside was hostile, and everyone inside was trusted, so they invested heavily in perimeter security. We’re even educating end users to be more vigilant through Security Awareness training. What’s zero trust? Ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 5, 2024

The co-founder and CEO of a startup cryptocurrency wallet said he lost $125,000 in crypto in a scam, becoming among the latest victims of the growing threat of wallet drainer malware that one cybersecurity firm stole almost $300 million from more than 320,000 victims last year. In this case, Bill Lou wrote in a lengthy.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In this episode we discuss the FBI’s remarkable takedown of the Qakbot botnet, a saga involving ransomware, cryptocurrency, and the FBI pushing an uninstaller to thousands of victim PCs. Finally, we […] The post The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The cryptocurrency sector that enables ransomware crime should be more closely regulated. Flexibility and Security, You Can Have it All! Adapting Security Awareness to the Post-Pandemic World. Important Strategies for Aligning Security With Business Objectives. Building a Security Conscious Workforce.

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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.”

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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. Unfortunately, attacks like this work, and the hackers received $121,000 that was never paid back.

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 14, 2020

Ransomware expert negotiation services and cryptocurrency facilitation services. Cyber Security Awareness Training . These services typically include: Ransomware analysis. Containment and preservation of evidence. Forensic analysis and associated reporting. Eradication.

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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 Crime Impact?

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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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SiteLock

AUGUST 31, 2021

Once Ryuk ransomware infects its target, it uses encryption to hold data hostage until a substantial ransom is paid generally in bitcoin or another type of cryptocurrency. How does Ryuk ransomware work? Safeguarding your data.

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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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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 29, 2021

The post Crypto Mining Hackers vs. Cloud Computing—Google States the Obvious appeared first on Security Boulevard. Google’s new Cybersecurity Action Team (CAT) would like you to know that insecure cloud instances can be hijacked by hackers. Stop the press. Did we really need to be told that?

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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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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

A White House memo directed at federal agencies aims to jumpstart efforts to move vulnerable security systems to a quantum-resistant cryptography security posture and maintain investment in quantum computing technology.

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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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Amadey's functionalities include remote access, keylogging, credential theft, and cryptocurrency mining. User Education: Conduct regular security awareness training to educate users about common malware threats and best practices for avoiding infection.

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