Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Transactions on the dark web are typically conducted using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to maintain anonymity. Transactions on the dark web are often carried out with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, which are unregulated and difficult to trace back to the user.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2019

Coinbase , the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet announced in February the acquisition of the Italian blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that all the three former members of the controversial Hacking Team will “transition out” of Neutrino. ” reads the blog post.

Hacking 51

Hacking Surveillance Cryptocurrency Advertising 51

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Technologically speaking, we are where we are because a handful of tech giants figured out how to collect, store and monetize user data in a singular fashion. On the technology front, blockchain systems signal the type of shifts that need to fully unfold. Yet Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are mere pieces of the puzzle.

Internet 223

Internet Internet Cryptocurrency Software 223

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Instead of encrypting the hard drives of individual victims, and demanding payments of a few hundred dollars, a skilled team collaborated to break into an organization’s network; surveil the network layout; and then embed the malware. Baldr can also plunder any cryptocurrency being stored in a range of digital wallets.

Encryption 147

Encryption Malware Ransomware Cyber Attacks 147

Schneier on Security

APRIL 10, 2023

They are forlorn strangers looking for romance, hot new cryptocurrencies that are soon to skyrocket in value, and seemingly-sound new financial websites offering amazing returns on deposits. And the technology is advancing too fast for anyone to fully understand how they work, even the designers.

Phishing 285

Phishing Scams Surveillance Internet 285

Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It's obvious in the debates on encryption and vulnerability disclosure, but it's also part of the policy discussions about the Internet of Things, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, social media platforms, and pretty much everything else related to IT. Public-interest technology isn't one thing; it's many things.

Artificial Intelligence 194

Artificial Intelligence Technology Government Surveillance 194

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

that has been tracking down individuals engaged in unauthorized “SIM swaps” — a complex form of mobile phone fraud that is often used to steal large amounts of cryptocurrencies and other items of value from victims. SIM swapping attacks primarily target individuals who are visibly active in the cryptocurrency space.

Mobile 241

Mobile Cryptocurrency Accountability Passwords 241

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Twitter will allow using the SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) only to its Blue subscribers GoDaddy discloses a new data breach Fortinet fixes critical vulnerabilities in FortiNAC and FortiWeb German airport websites hit by DDos attacks once again Cisco fixed critical RCE bug in ClamAV Open-Source Antivirus engine CISA adds Cacti, Office, Windows (..)

DDOS 85

DDOS Data breaches Surveillance Ransomware 85

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Tools involved digital media, encrypted communication, cryptocurrency, and secret data handoffs. According to emails we have viewed, the suspect, in this case, was selling a variety of restricted military intelligence with the goal of making $5 million in cryptocurrency. It is something to consider as we explore what happened here.

Social Engineering 87

Social Engineering Engineering Encryption Cryptocurrency 87

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

This application contains a legitimate program called DeFi Wallet, that saves and manages a cryptocurrency wallet, but also implants a malicious file when executed. In December we were made aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanning technology. Other interesting discoveries.

Malware 135

Malware Firmware Government Phishing 135

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Once a system is infected, ransomware attacks usually come in 3 stages: Surveillance: The hackers scan their target for more information on the system they are attacking. This note will provide instructions on how to pay the ransom, usually through difficult-to-trace means like cryptocurrency.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

They attempted to collect data to demonstrate power around "Amassing Wealth and Extracting Cryptocurrency," which some nation-states use as a way past currency restrictions, embargoes, and financial sanctions. Cyber surveillance power: When it comes to cyber surveillance, China is the most powerful in cyber.

Surveillance 113

Surveillance Cybersecurity Technology Cryptocurrency 113

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

They attempted to collect data to demonstrate power around “Amassing Wealth and Extracting Cryptocurrency," which some nation-states use as a way past currency restrictions, embargoes and the like. Cyber surveillance power: When it comes to cyber surveillance, China is the most powerful in cyber.

Surveillance 103

Surveillance Cybersecurity Technology Cryptocurrency 103

Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Reading the headlines, one would hope that the rapid gains in AI technology have also brought forth a unifying realization of the risks—and the steps we need to take to mitigate them. The technology historian David C. The reality, unfortunately, is quite different.

Risk 319

Risk Artificial Intelligence Technology Surveillance 319

SecureList

JULY 29, 2021

In recent operations, the group has focused on cryptocurrency businesses. For further surveillance of the victim, the malware operator may also deploy additional tools. On April 14-15, Kaspersky technologies detected a wave of highly targeted attacks against multiple companies. We observed several types of backdoor.

Malware 143

Malware Phishing Password Management Social Engineering 143

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

APT targeting turns toward satellite technologies, producers and operators The only known case of an attack utilizing satellite technologies that happened in recent years was the KA-SAT network hack of 2022. The next WannaCry Fortunately for us, a new cyber epidemic did not happen. Verdict: prediction not fulfilled ❌ 4.

Hacking 116

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 116