Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2021

Since the initial lockdown, we have seen the rise of certain types of cybercrime, including scams and fraud campaigns that either bank on the global COVID-19 pandemic or take advantage of potential victims that adhere to work-from-home measures. This is because of the increased use of such software following remote working.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

As detailed by researchers at Radware , NoName has effectively gamified DDoS attacks, recruiting hacktivists via its Telegram channel and offering to pay people who agree to install a piece of software called DDoSia. Intel 471 says DonChicho posted to several Russian cybercrime forums that support@donservers[.]ru

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

The FBI has issued an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks on education institutions in the US and UK. The FBI has issued Tuesday an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks against education institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. ” continues the alert.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ghosemajumder “Generative AI cybercrime poses the greatest security challenge of our time,” said Shuman Ghosemajumder, co-founder & CEO of Reken. While billions have been spent on security products, the impact of cybercrime has actually been getting worse. For more information, please visit [link].

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2023

Ransomware operators use the AuKill tool to disable EDR software through Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attack. Sophos researchers reported that threat actors are using a previously undocumented defense evasion tool, dubbed AuKill, to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) software.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. Popular examples include artificial intelligence-as-a-service (AIaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Leverage security software. Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

And if you think that simply relying on antivirus software will get you through safely, there’s some more bad news. Some reports have suggested that today’s antivirus software can detect very few of the most dangerous types of malware – the stuff you really want to avoid. And the New York Times can testify to that.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Educate Yourself: Take the time to educate yourself about basic cybersecurity con-cepts and best practices. Understand the importance of keeping your software and devices up to date, as these updates often contain critical security patches. Conclusion Creating cybersecurity awareness is vital in today’s digital age.

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BH Consulting

JULY 26, 2022

From the beginning, the portal also aimed to educate the public about ransomware and how to avoid the threat. For years, we’ve encouraged all victims of cybercrime to report to law enforcement so the agencies can gather intelligence, share information, understand threats better, and develop responses.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. Cybercrime is a highly profitable business. trillion annually by 2025.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ongoing education and skill development requires educating teams and ensuring employees become proactive contributors to organizational defense. S ameer Malhotra , CEO, TrueFort : Malhotra Software supply chain attacks will continue to place more responsibility and accountability on DevSecOps teams.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

He previously chronicled the emergence of cybercrime while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY. A shift from legacy, perimeter-focused network defenses to dynamic, interoperable defenses at the cloud edge, directed at ephemeral software connections, must fully play out.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 17, 2023

Proprietors of these so-called “booter” or “stresser” services — designed to knock websites and users offline — have long operated in a legally murky area of cybercrime law. In 2018, the feds seized 15 stresser sites, and levied cybercrime charges against three men for their operation of booter services.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The still-unfolding breach at network management software firm SolarWinds may have resulted in malicious code being pushed to nearly 18,000 customers, the company said in a legal filing on Monday. 14, the software giant took control over a key domain name — avsvmcloud[.]com 14 filing with the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Businesses with remote and hybrid workers will need to take steps to educate employees on these new threats and put new protocols and tools in place to ensure employees are as secure at home as they are in the office. Increased challenges for web application asset management. The economic downturn fuels more sophisticated cyber crime.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to protecting themselves and their devices, few are practicing the basics: •Only 21 percent use email security software. Installing security software and ensuring all your devices are running the latest software. Only 33 percent consistently use two-factor authentication (2FA). Not using repeated passwords.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Cook shared: "Throughout its history, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been about raising awareness about digital security and empowering everyone to protect their personal data from cybercrime. Its core mission is to inspire behavior change through education and resources.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

The malware allows operators to steal login credentials from popular services such as social media platforms and cryptocurrency wallets, then stolen data is sold on cybercrime forums by the operators. CryptBot distributors spread the malware through modified versions of legitimate software such as Google Earth Pro and Google Chrome.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 20, 2021

One way is through ransomware, a software that denies a user access to a system or data until a ransom is paid. this post will break down everything you need to know about this malicious software. this post will break down everything you need to know about this malicious software. What Is DoppelPaymer Ransomware?

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The truth is technology has grown at an exponential rate and so has cybercrime. Cybercrime doesn’t just affect big businesses and national governments. Update your software. Stay educated, implement security recommendations, stay safe. Perhaps we thought, who would want to hack a completely unknow person like me?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

Open-source media player software provider Kodi discloses a data breach after threat actors stole its MyBB forum database. The threat actors also attempted to sell the stolen data on the BreachForums cybercrime forum that was recently shut down by law enforcement. This post confirms that a breach has taken place.”

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

ViperSoftX uses more sophisticated encryption and anti-analysis techniques Atomic macOS Stealer is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month CISA warns of a critical flaw affecting Illumina medical devices OpenAI reinstates ChatGPT service in Italy after meeting Garante Privacy’s demands Cisco discloses a bug in the Prime Collaboration Deployment (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to Statista.com, the impact of cybercrime is expected to reach almost $13 trillion this year. With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

Instead of considering payment, it is advisable to take the following steps if you’ve been affected by a ransomware attack: Report the incident: Contact your local law enforcement agency or a cybercrime reporting or-ganization to report the attack. Enhance security measures: Strengthen your security measures to prevent future attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To bring Awareness Month to a close, let’s journey through the digital realm's dark corners, drawing eerie parallels between cyber issues and the supernatural to help you protect your digital world from AI-assisted call spoofing attacks, Cybercrime as a Service attacks, vishing, and other spectral dangers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US. If cybercrime were a country, it would have the third largest economy in the world. Clearly, cybercrime is big business, and it operates like one. How big is the impact of cybercrime?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The event thrives on collaboration, uniting businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, associations, non-profit organizations, tribal communities, and individuals who share a common goal: to safeguard the digital realm. Her point is that our lives are so immersed in technology that it is inescapable.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

While investigating the malware distribution, the researchers noticed the use of an infrastructure known to belong to cybercrime group TA505. com, which is a domain associated with the operations of the TA505 cybercrime gang. ” reads the report published by Elastic Security Labs. ” concludes the report.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 8, 2022

According to a survey conducted by Sophos, cybercrime costing billions for firms operating in the UK in the past 5 years. Strict vigilance, educating employees to follow strict cyber hygiene, and keeping the software and hardware up to date might help in keeping the threat lurking in the current cyber landscape at bay.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

North Korea-linked APT Diamond Sleet supply chain attack relies on CyberLink software New InfectedSlurs Mirai-based botnet exploits two zero-days SiegedSec hacktivist group hacked Idaho National Laboratory (INL) CISA adds Looney Tunables Linux bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Enterprise software provider TmaxSoft leaks 2TB of data (..)

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2023

This discovery, as well as the growing talk of macOS tools within underground cybercrime forums, suggests an imminent surge in cyberattacks against macOS users. Traditional Virtual Network Computing (VNC) software allows users to remotely control another computer over a network with permission and is often used for remote technical support.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Signatories also include nonprofit executives Mari Galloway, CEO of the Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu, and Kristin Judge, CEO and founder of the Cybercrime Support Network (CSN). Kristin Judge, Cybercrime Support Network. These includes finance, education and social media giants. But it really does.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2021

That makes fighting cybercrime a definite growth industry. This job might best be described as a jack-of-all-trades: IT specialists/managers monitor computer networks, troubleshoot problems, update hardware and software and install upgrades. Programmers write computer software. IT specialist/manager. Programmers.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

“On May 31, 2023, the State of Maine became aware of a software vulnerability in MOVEit, a third-party file transfer tool owned by Progress Software and used by thousands of entities worldwide to send and receive data. The most heavily impacted sectors are finance and professional services and education, which account for 24.3

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

The constant pressure to frequently update the software and stay precautionary of fraudulent emails is exhausting. Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. Cybersecurity fatigue is genuine, and hackers are benefiting from it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The training aims to educate employees on phishing attempts that steal personal data such as credit card and email login details. Organize online company training to educate your team to enable them to apply the necessary protection tools. Due to the fluctuating nature of cybersecurity risks, these insurance policies keep changing.

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