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The Cost of Cybercrime

Schneier on Security

Really interesting paper calculating the worldwide cost of cybercrime: Abstract: In 2012 we presented the first systematic study of the costs of cybercrime. Several new cybercrimes are significant enough to mention, including business email compromise and crimes involving cryptocurrencies. and more on response.

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A new campaign is likely targeting a zero-day in Fortinet FortiGate firewalls

Security Affairs

Experts warn of a new campaign targeting an alleged zero-day in Fortinet FortiGate firewalls with management interfaces exposed online. Arctic Wolf researchers observed a campaign targeting Fortinet FortiGate firewalls with exposed management interfaces, likely exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. ” continues the advisory.

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Threat actor leaked config files and VPN passwords for over Fortinet Fortigate devices

Security Affairs

A previously unknown threat actor released config files and VPN passwords for Fortinet FortiGate devices on a popular cybercrime forum. “The build date coded in the last number block also points to the same date range: None of the firewall firmwares examined had been compiled after September 14, 2022.”

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The Silent Breach: How E-Waste Fuels Cybercrime

SecureWorld News

In today's digital world, cybercrime is a threat to our private data and security. And with Americans owning an average of 24 electronic items in their homes , neglecting to dispose of these items correctly is putting individuals at significant risk of cybercrime. What is cybercrime?

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Police took down several popular counter-antivirus (CAV) services, including AvCheck

Security Affairs

Department of Justice has dismantled an online cybercrime syndicate that provided encryption services to help malware evade detection. This helps them launch stealthy attacks and gain access to victims systems without being noticed, making these services a key tool in the cybercrime ecosystem. net, Cryptor[.]biz, biz, and Crypt[.]guru.

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SuperBlack Ransomware operators exploit Fortinet Firewall flaws in recent attacks

Security Affairs

Operators behind the SuperBlack ransomware exploited two vulnerabilities in Fortinet firewalls for recent attacks. “When the firewall had VPN capabilities, the threat actor created local VPN user accounts with names resembling legitimate accounts but with an added digit at the end. 13.73.13.73, 8.8.8.8, ” reads the report.

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Fog and Akira ransomware attacks exploit SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766

Security Affairs

“An improper access control vulnerability has been identified in the SonicWall SonicOS management access and SSLVPN, potentially leading to unauthorized resource access and in specific conditions, causing the firewall to crash.” ” Prior to August 2024, Fog and Akira ransomware attacks targeted a variety of firewall brands.

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