CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 18, 2021

SonicWall Cyber Threat report has confirmed that the year 2021 witnessed a record number of ransomware attacks in just 6 months, taking the number to 304.3 Meanwhile, as cryptocurrency prices remain high, those spreading Cryptojacking malware were also found making mere in the first 2Q of 2021.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Threat Reports 133

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2025

House banned WhatsApp on government devices due to security concerns Russia-linked APT28 use Signal chats to target Ukraine official with malware China-linked APT Salt Typhoon targets Canadian Telecom companies U.S.

Data breaches 61

Data breaches Ransomware Social Engineering Telecommunications 61

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Cloudflare DDoS threat report of 2023 states that the company has mitigated thousands of hyper-volumetric HTTP distributed denial-of-service attacks. The top attacked industries by HTTP DDoS attacks are the Gaming and Gambling industry and Cryptocurrency industry.

DDOS 137

DDOS Cryptocurrency Threat Reports Hacking 137

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This report aims to offer thorough insights into the financial cyberthreat landscape in 2021. The research in this report is a continuation of our previous annual financial threat reports ( 2018 , 2019 and 2020 ), providing an overview of the latest trends and key events across the threat landscape.

Banking 139

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 139

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2021

Chipmaker Intel reveals that an internal error caused a data leak Hacker leaks data of 2.28M users of dating site MeetMindful Tesla sues former employee for allegedly stealing sensitive docs Cryptocurrency exchange BuyUcoin hacked, data of 325K+ users leaked Cryptomining DreamBus botnet targets Linux servers Dutch police arrested two people for the (..)

Data breaches 110

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Hacking 110

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Threats abound in 2021. In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. Cryptocurrency. There was no shortage of discussion surrounding cryptocurrency and its security flaws. The rise of exchange attacks grew, and quick scams reigned.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Phishing Ransomware Cryptocurrency 116

Dark Reading

MARCH 22, 2018

Symantec's annual Internet Security Threat Report also shows that zero-day exploits fizzled and cryptocurrency mining exploded.

Cryptocurrency 58

Cryptocurrency Threat Reports Internet Internet 58

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

Cloud hosting provider Swiss Cloud suffered a ransomware attack Hacking a Tesla Model X with a DJI Mavic 2 drone equipped with a WIFI dongle WeSteal, a shameless commodity cryptocurrency stealer available for sale Experian API exposed credit scores of tens of millions of Americans Expert released PoC exploit for Microsoft Exchange flaw Most Common (..)

Data breaches 102

Data breaches DDOS Hacking Cryptocurrency 102

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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Hacking 119

Hacking Spyware Advertising Antivirus 119

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

. “This is the largest reported HTTP DDoS attack on record, more than 35% higher than the previous reported record of 46M rps in June 2022.” In the latest DDoS threat report published by Cloudflare, the company estimated that the amount of HTTP DDoS attacks increased by 79% year-over-year.

DDOS 98

DDOS Threat Reports Healthcare Cryptocurrency 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

. “This is the largest reported HTTP DDoS attack on record, more than 35 percent higher than the previous reported record of 46 million RPS in June 2022,” Cloudflare’s Omer Yoachimik, Julien Desgats and Alex Forster wrote.

DDOS 118

DDOS Ransomware Backups Cryptocurrency 118

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The H1 2021 ICS threat report at a glance. Denylisted internet resources were the main threat source and were blocked on 14% of ICS computers. Threat actors use malicious scripts on various media resources and sites hosting pirated content. Percentage of ICS computers attacked. percentage points (p.p.) in Algeria to 6.8%

Spyware 133

Spyware Media Internet Internet 133

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The infamous XMRig mines Monero cryptocurrency that is known to be anonymity-focused, as it’s particularly hard to trace back. Cybercriminals Use C2 Servers to Deploy Cryptominer. Shikitega installs XMRig version 6.17.0 from the C2 servers once the persistence is achieved.

Malware 118

Malware Social Engineering System Administration Antivirus 118

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This dual premise and promise is reflected in our Data Threat Report-Europe Edition – with over a third (36%) of enterprises stating they are now aggressively disrupting the markets they participate in through a digital transformation project or embedding digital capabilities that enable greater organisational agility.

Technology 91

Technology Digital transformation IoT Big data 91

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

Hacking 98

Hacking Cybercrime Ransomware Malware 98

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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Banking 76

Banking Small Business Data breaches Firmware 76

Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

CISA adds Veritas Backup Exec flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Apple addressed two actively exploited zero-day flaws MSI confirms security breach after Money Message ransomware attack Microsoft aims at stopping cybercriminals from using cracked copies of Cobalt Strike Phishers migrate to Telegram Money Message ransomware group claims (..)

Computers and Electronics 98

Computers and Electronics Backups Cybercrime Marketing 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Companies are required to transform at a new pace because of technological advances and trends in IoT, artificial intelligence, big data and most recently, cryptocurrency. Investing in a highly skilled, well-trained workforce provides the needed foundation for organizations to protect their most valued assets.

Digital transformation 89

Digital transformation Artificial Intelligence IoT Technology 89

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Restoration is offered in exchange for a ransom, usually in cryptocurrencies. Other methods.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

This report aims to shed a light on more details of financial cyberthreats in 2020. This research is a continuation of our annual financial threat reports ( 2019 , 2018 and 2017 ) providing an overview of the latest trends and key events across the financial threat landscape. ryptocurrency related cyberthreats in 2020.

Banking 144

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 144

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.

Scams 119

Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 119

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Its main stealer functionality involves extracting data such as passwords, cookies, card details, and autofill data from browsers, cryptocurrency wallet secrets, credentials for VPN services, etc. Once a miner file is launched on an affected computer, it starts using the machine’s energy to mine cryptocurrency.

Mobile 132

Mobile Passwords Accountability Software 132

Cisco Security

MARCH 11, 2021

This, and the gradual recovery seen in the later part of the year, largely tracks with the value of popular cryptocurrencies. For example, researchers in Cisco Talos noticed an increase in activity from the Lemon Duck threat starting in late August. So, while one threat corrals more endpoints, the other is much busier.

DNS 144

DNS Phishing Ransomware Internet 144

Cisco Security

MARCH 11, 2021

This, and the gradual recovery seen in the later part of the year, largely tracks with the value of popular cryptocurrencies. For example, researchers in Cisco Talos noticed an increase in activity from the Lemon Duck threat starting in late August. So, while one threat corrals more endpoints, the other is much busier.

DNS 79

DNS Phishing Ransomware Internet 79

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 110

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 110

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In our 2020 Webroot Threat Report , our security experts made a series of predictions related to the threat landscape. The deepfake showcased a bogus discussion of an obscure cryptocurrency that helped to bolster financial gains for the currency. The list goes on. A very clever technique,” says Milbourne.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Backups Threat Reports Small Business 126

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The CrowdStrike 2021 Global Threat Report also confirmed that the Kim Jong Un nation is planning to close its border ties with China as a precautionary measure to curb the spread on COVID-19 from Chinese border migration.

Cyber Attacks 104

Cyber Attacks Healthcare Cryptocurrency Banking 104

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Uninstall it immediately Microsoft Exchange flaw CVE-2024-21410 could impact up to 97,000 servers ConnectWise fixed critical flaws in ScreenConnect remote access tool More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation Cactus ransomware gang claims the theft of 1.5TB of data from Energy management and industrial automation firm Schneider (..)

Spyware 130

Spyware Cyber Insurance Hacking Government 130

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.” Webroot’s 2021 Threat Report. Bitcoin scams. We observed targeted and localised bitcoin scams promising riches and asking users for banking details.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 126

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2021

McAfee researchers addressed the shift in ransomware strategy this week in their McAfee Threats Report: June 2021.

Ransomware 119

Ransomware Backups Encryption Malware 119

Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2025

Czech Republic accuses China’s APT31 of a cyberattack on its Foreign Ministry New PumaBot targets Linux IoT surveillance devices App Store Security: Apple stops $2B in fraud in 2024 alone, $9B over 5 years Crooks use a fake antivirus site to spread Venom RAT and a mix of malware Iranian Man pleaded guilty to role in Robbinhood Ransomware attacks (..)

Data breaches 63

Data breaches Scams Surveillance Cybercrime 63