SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

A stepping stone to impactful cybercrime This tactic has tangible real-world implications. One way or another, the fact persists that search engine abuse can amplify the problem. A mix of social engineering, hacking, and abuse of legitimate services makes this style of online crime incredibly effective.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2023

Researchers discovered a new info stealer dubbed SYS01 stealer targeting critical government infrastructure and manufacturing firms. And SYS01 stealer at heart relies on a social engineering campaign, so it’s important to train users about the tricks adversaries use so they know how to spot them.”

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

According to the latest figures (PDF) released by the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), the reported losses from BEC scams continue to dwarf other cybercrime loss categories, increasing to $1.86 – Government entities. billion in 2020. Image: FBI. ” Image: Sophos. – Canada. – Australia. – Canada.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

When it comes to threat actors working for the North Korean government, most people have heard of the Lazarus group (APT38). However, another team that security researchers call APT43, Kimsuky, or Thallium has been carrying out cyberespionage and cybercrime operations at the behest of the North Korean government since at least 2018.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering tactics cybercriminals use to target their victims. Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. Billion-dollar corporations, small mom-and-pop shops and average consumers could fall victim to a cyberattack.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2022

The Lazarus Group , aka APT38, is commonly believed to be run by the North Korean government. These days, financial cybercrimes often involve Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Victims are lured into downloading the malware with a variety of social engineering tactics, including spearphishing. Spearphishing campaigns.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. Cybercrime is a highly profitable business. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime will cost the world $10.5 Phishing emails are more common than you know. trillion annually by 2025.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

North Korea has established a hacking group named APT43 to fund its cybercrime activities, aimed at advancing Pyongyang’s geopolitical interests. Since September 2021, the group of cyber criminals has shifted its focus to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

SME Edge verifies all connections in and out of offices, disallows internet traffic that has not been approved for enterprise use, and closes all network traffic loopholes, protecting against phishing, social engineering, and zero-day attacks. SME Edge protects the Client’s traffic in real-time.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 11, 2022

The United States government has attributed the hack to a North Korean state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) known as the Lazarus Group. The employee who fell for the social engineering scheme no longer works for Sky Mavis.

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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. Most if not, all social engineering attacks will attempt to trigger some emotion such as urgency, fear, greed, or curiosity. Rosa Rowles.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

The aim behind the said social engineering attack is simple, one to trap employees with fake job offers and second to lure customers in signing up the page and then steal their currency. NOTE – Lazarus is also known in the world of cybercrime as Guardians of Peace and is being run and funded by the government of North Korea.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2022

The data it’s after includes government documents like passport, as well as selfie photos. It also encourages victims to upload official government documents, such as a passport, driver’s license, or national ID, to secure the account. Akamai Security Research, Akamai. ” Phishing, in general, has come a long way. .

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

Cyber criminals who specialize in plundering local governments and school districts are in their heyday. This can make them particularly susceptible to social engineering trickery, the trigger for online extortion and fraud campaigns, Bastable told me. The FBI refers to this type of grift as Business Email Compromise, or BEC.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Let’s focus attention on three key areas that have seen significant changes: state-sponsored activity, cybercrime, and hacktivism. Russian-government–backed APT groups have waged a range of cyber attacks against Ukrainian targets since the beginning of 2022. The war continues, and so do its effects on cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Group-IB supported an INTERPOL-led operation Falcon targeting business email compromise cybercrime gang from Nigeria, dubbed TMT. Group-IB , a global threat hunting and intelligence company, supported an INTERPOL-led operation Falcon targeting business email compromise (BEC) cybercrime gang from Nigeria, dubbed TMT by Group-IB.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2021

What tactics did the Iranian cybercrime group use? They are as follows: Social engineering. "In Our investigation found that this group invested significant time into their social engineering efforts across the internet, in some cases engaging with their targets for months.". Phishing and credential theft.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This analysis from Dirk Schrader, Vice President of Security Research, and Michael Paye, Vice President of Research and Development, is based on Netwrix’s global experience across a wide range of verticals, including technology, finance, manufacturing, government and healthcare. Vendor consolidation will continue gaining momentum.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

The “GXC Team” has also created several kits designed to pilfer identity information from Australian and Spanish citizens through the use of fake government websites. The use of Artificial Intelligence in cybercrime is not a completely novel concept. Utilizing AI-driven bots for advanced social engineering techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. Government organizations combine the best of both the energy and healthcare industries for scammers, with government entities both having access to sensitive information and being necessary to the day-to-day lives of citizens. Social Tactics. billion in reported losses.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This signals a new era of cybercrime where private data becomes prized currency, putting every email address and credit card number at risk. Major Breaches of 2023 Casino operator attacks: Casino giants MGM and Caesars were hit by disruptive cyberattacks in September involving concerning tactics such as social engineering.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contributors include representatives from government institutions: H.E. We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side. We expect cyberthreats to rise in 2023, as unrest in the world contributes to an increase in cybercrimes.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Antivirus software—or more correctly, its modern descendents endpoint security and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)—are essential tools in the battle against cybercrime. PhilHealth is the government owned and controlled corporation that provides universal health coverage in the Philippines.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2022

biased exclusivity and double layer monetization combination where the attacker might only sell the database to its actual owner and actually get rid of it once they receive the payment.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2022

The popular investigator and journalist Brian Krebs first surmised that the LAPSUS$ gang has breached T-Mobile after he reviewed a copy of the private chat messages between members of the cybercrime group. Telegram channels that were restricted to the core seven members of the group – Source KrebsonSecurity. ” wrote Krebs.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In 2020, organizations seeking our assistance represented a wide spectrum of business sectors, industry, finance, government, telecoms, transportation and healthcare. Industrial businesses were the most affected by cyberattacks (22%), followed by government institutions (19%). Share of incident responses by vertical and industry, 2020.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2022

When operators receive a call, they use a variety of social engineering tactics, to convince victims to give remote desktop control , to help them cancel their subscription service. This group has the advanced social engineering capabilities of the three groups. The victim is tricked into contacting a special call center.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2021

What tactics did the Iranian cybercrime group use? They are as follows: Social engineering. "In Our investigation found that this group invested significant time into their social engineering efforts across the internet, in some cases engaging with their targets for months.". Phishing and credential theft.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

Almost three-quarters of breaches (74 per cent) involve the human element through error, social engineering, stolen credentials or misusing privileges. Half of all social engineering attacks involve ‘pretexting’, where criminals fabricate a story to trick the victim.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

The 10,000 figure includes staff in virtually every government department, as well as important industries where industry players were offered speaking or business and travel opportunities that could lead to attempts to recruit them to provide confidential information. The latest focus on LinkedIn by attackers was inevitable,” Morgan said.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

He previously chronicled the emergence of cybercrime while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY. Erin: What are some of the most common social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use? Erin: What role should governments play in combating cybercrime? Erin: What role does human error play in cybersecurity incidents?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Fortunately, emerging trends in the financial technology sector may have the potential to turn the tide of cybercrime and keep our financial data safe. .

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause a massive wave of poverty, and that invariably translates into more people resorting to crime, including cybercrime. Cracking down hard on the cybercrime world. Analysis of forecasts for 2021. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

In 2020, the SolarWinds supply chain attack opened backdoors into thousands of organizations (including government agencies) that used its services, while late last year, the far-reaching Log4J exploit exploded onto the scene. New major exploits are being revealed with almost clockwork regularity.

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