Krebs on Security

MARCH 9, 2023

A Croatian national has been arrested for allegedly operating NetWire , a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) marketed on cybercrime forums since 2012 as a stealthy way to spy on infected systems and siphon passwords. Constella also shows the email address zankomario@gmail.com used the password “dugidox2407.”

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2021

In the latest example of a supply chain attack, cybercriminals delivered malware to customers of the business password manager Passwordstate by breaching its developer’s networks and then deploying a fraudulent update last week, said Passwordstate’s maker, Click Studios. That attack, which resulted in an $18.5

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Password Management Passwords Malware Retail 89

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another.

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Passwords Password Management Phishing Scams 358

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

His compromise modus operandi was a combination of breaking into networks run by food retailers, and breaking into networks containing confidential patient records. Foy was able to gain access to many victims’ accounts as they often used the same passwords across more than one account. Grab yourself a password manager.

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Cybercrime Identity Theft Social Engineering Passwords 75

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com SocksEscort began in 2009 as “ super-socks[.]com com, super-socks[.]com,

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

retail giant Target was battling a wide-ranging computer intrusion that compromised more than 40 million customer payment cards over the previous month. That story about the Flashback author was possible because a source had obtained a Web browser authentication cookie for a founding member of a Russian cybercrime forum called BlackSEO.

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Cybercrime Accountability Advertising Computers and Electronics 232

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

An email address and password are of far more value than a credit card because for most people, their email provides a window into their lives. It’s not just credit and debit card information, but any information. Customer and employee email addresses, mailing addresses, home phone numbers and cell numbers are all highly valued.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2018

Hackers claim to have stolen the personal details of almost 20,000 Superdrug customers who shopped online at the cosmetics retailer. The British Superdrug is the last victim of a security breach, hackers claim to have stolen the personal details of almost 20,000 people who shopped online at the cosmetics retailer. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. 24, Russia invades Ukraine, and fault lines quickly begin to appear in the cybercrime underground. I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023. ” SEPTEMBER.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 239

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

. “However, VF does not collect or retain in its IT systems any consumer social security numbers, bank account information or payment card information as part of its direct-to-consumer practices, and, while the investigation remains ongoing, VF has not detected any evidence to date that any consumer passwords were acquired by the threat actor.”

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Retail Insurance Passwords 106

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Do not provide your mobile number account information over the phone to representatives that request your account password or pin. Use a variation of unique passwords to access online accounts. Do not store passwords, usernames, or other information for easy login on mobile device applications.

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Mobile Cryptocurrency Authentication Accountability 86

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 19, 2023

AI-powered cybersecurity defenses are among the strongest tools organizations have in their arsenal against cybercrime and will be front and center in the next big tech wave for preventing cyberattacks. In self-checkout scenarios, retailers face unique challenges since physical fraud can also be a major concern.

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Artificial Intelligence Retail Authentication Technology 83

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It’s a good idea to prepare for cybercrime, and whenever possible avoid becoming a victim of it. None of this is to suggest that falling prey to holiday cybercrime is unavoidable or that the potential damage can’t be mitigated, but it is important to educate yourself, friends and family to safeguard the holiday season.

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Cybersecurity Retail Scams Phishing 191

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Luxury retail company Neiman Marcus Group has announced this week that it has suffered a data breach that impacted customer information. Exposed personal information includes names and contact information, usernames, passwords, and answers to security questions associated with online accounts. The security breach impacted 4.6

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Data breaches Retail Passwords Accountability 85

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

The US Department of Justice seized the servers and domains of the popular cybercrime marketplace SlilPP. In the past, law enforcement shut down other cybercrime marketplace focused on the sale of login credentials, such as xDedic and DEER.IO. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cybercrime Accountability Retail Cyber threats 110

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Retailers around the world are anticipating less foot traffic in their shops this holiday season, with more than 75% of consumers expected to do most of their shopping online due to the pandemic. And if there was any doubt as to this proposition, Black Friday certainly proved the point. Make sure your Wi-Fi networks are secure. Bottom line.

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Cybersecurity Firewall Internet Internet 130

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2024

The TA547 group sent emails to the victims impersonating the German retail company Metro, purportedly related to invoices. The messages contain a password-protected ZIP file containing an LNK file when opened. Upon executing the LNK file, it triggers PowerShell to run a remote PowerShell script.

Malware 95

Malware Social Engineering Retail Engineering 95

SecureList

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In terms of targets, they choose larger organizations in various industries, such as retail, consumer goods, education, and others. The initial version, written in Go, had typical stealer features, such as stealing passwords, files, browser data and so on. At that time it was leased to cybercriminals via Telegram for 1000$ per month.

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Ransomware Passwords Malware Encryption 95

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4

Artificial Intelligence 85

Artificial Intelligence Data breaches Scams Insurance 85

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

. “The services of the website allowed those who sign up and pay for the service to anonymously make spoofed calls, send recorded messages, and intercept one-time passwords.” ” “As cybercrime knows no borders, effective judicial cooperation across jurisdictions is key in bringing its perpetrators to court.

Retail 87

Retail Cybercrime Banking Passwords 87

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Other campaigns observed by the experts invited recipients to claim gift cards from popular retailers like Home Depot. In this case, the spam messages include links to fake online survey pages that have nothing to do with the retailer’s gift card. The experts also published a guide for a secure holiday shopping.

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Scams Retail Password Management Phishing 138

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2023

Sports fashion retail JD Sports discloses a data breach that explosed data of about 10M customers who placed orders between 2018 and 2020. JD Sports does not hold full payment card data and, further, has no reason to believe that account passwords were accessed.” According to the company, account passwords were compromised.

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Data breaches Retail Passwords Scams 86

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Another fashion retailer suffered a data breach, the victim is SHEIN that announces the security breach affected 6.42 The retailer hired a forensic cybersecurity firm as well as an international law firm to investigate the security breach. million customers. ” reads the data breach notification.

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Data breaches Retail Advertising Passwords 77

Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2023

As a vertically integrated company, Luxottica designs, manufactures, distributes and retails its eyewear brands, including LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Apex by Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Eyemed vision care plan, and Glasses.com. Luxottica Group S.p.A. Its best known brands are Ray-Ban, Persol, and Oakley.

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Data breaches Retail Hacking Ransomware 85

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2018

” Organized cybercrime gangs that coordinate unlimited attacks typically do so by hacking or phishing their way into a bank or payment card processor. “The FBI expects the ubiquity of this activity to continue or possibly increase in the near future.”

Banking 215

Banking Accountability Retail Phishing 215

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It’s a tough time to be a retailer. Just recently, the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), owner of retailers Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5th and Lord & Taylor, acknowledged that an undisclosed number of customers’ payment card data had been stolen, and HBC shares fell more than 6 percent in response to the news.

Retail 52

Retail Encryption Malware Artificial Intelligence 52

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The news reported by ZDnet is not surprising, I have discovered several times such kind of offer, but it is important to raise awareness on the cybercrime-as-a-service model that could rapidly enable threat actors to carry out malicious activities. Exploit.in ” reported ZDNet.

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Accountability Cybercrime Hacking Retail 100

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

“In the Box” dark web marketplace is leveraged by cybercriminals to attack over 300 financial institutions (FIs), payment systems, social media and online-retailers in 43 countries. Resecurity has identified a new underground marketplace in the Dark Web oriented towards mobile malware developers and operators.

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Mobile Malware Banking Retail 98

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

billion in new account fraud at banks and retailers throughout the United States, and roughly $64 million in tax refund fraud with the states and the IRS. Longer term, Ngo says, he wants to mentor young people and help guide them on the right path, and away from cybercrime. “But most people have probably never heard of him.”

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Identity Theft Retail Government Banking 324

Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Impacted customers include Sweden’s largest cinema chain Filmstaden (the attack disrupted its online ticket system) and the discount retail chain Rusta. Tietoevry notified law enforcement and impacted customers.

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Ransomware VPN Government Retail 100

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2021

I have talked about this so much I probably seem like a broken record, but we must eradicate passwords from the enterprise. It continues to affect virtually every industry, from Critical Infrastructure , Retail, Healthcare, to Financial Services. Next, we need to do a better job of securing the accounts we do need.

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Ransomware Financial Services Accountability Retail 105

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Do not provide your mobile number account information over the phone to representatives that request your account password or pin. Use a variation of unique passwords to access online accounts. Do not store passwords, usernames, or other information for easy login on mobile device applications. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Banking Accountability Mobile Cryptocurrency 99

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities.

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Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

According to security experts at Fox-IT, the ransomware attack is compatible with other attacks carried out by the TA505 cybercrime gang. TA505 hacking group has been active since 2014 focusing on Retail and banking sectors.

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Ransomware Cyber Attacks Architecture Backups 103

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Most recently, a former T-Mobile retail store owner was convicted for stealing employee credentials to illegally access internal computer systems and unlock and unblock cellphones. He would then target higher ranking employees, using their personal identifying information to reset their company passwords through the help desk.

Mobile 80

Mobile Identity Theft Social Engineering Retail 80

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

UK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its handling of a customer data theft hack. The clothes retailer revealed a data theft which included its customer's full names, home addresses, email addresses, and partial debitcredit card details. review Active Directory password policy. How not to disclosure a Hack.

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Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Identity IQ

AUGUST 31, 2023

billion spam emails sent every day , phishing is the most common type of cybercrime. This includes any usernames and passwords you use. Stick to buying gift cards from reputable retailers or directly from the store. Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts. With an estimated 3.4 How Does Phishing Work?

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Scams Phishing Identity Theft Banking 98