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Hackers shifting cybercrime focus towards smart phones and tablets

CyberSecurity Insiders

But after the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus of hackers has shifted more towards the smart phones with more phishing and social engineering attacks recorded in a 2nd quarter of 2022. The post Hackers shifting cybercrime focus towards smart phones and tablets appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 423 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

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AI likely to boost ransomware, warns government body

Malwarebytes

Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. Currently only state sponsored groups, professional spyware vendors, and the large criminal operations have access to, and know how to use advanced AI tools to increase the effectivity of their attacks.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 422 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data. Tax documents such as W-2s and 1040s can be purchased for around $1.04, while Social Security numbers range from $0.19 Never use the same password for multiple accounts.

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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

SecureWorld News

Some highlights include: Stealers are primarily sold on cybercrime forums. Mike Parkin, Senior Technical Engineer at Vulcan Cyber, said: "There's no doubt we're seeing more information stealing malware, but there's been an uptick in cybercriminal activity overall.

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IRISSCON 2022 roundup: a new hope

BH Consulting

He argued that security works when it costs €100,000 for spyware to hack into a politician’s iPhone. Detective Inspector Gerard Doyle of the Garda Siochana National Cybercrime Bureau urged victims not to pay the ransom. Sharon Conheady’s entertaining talk explored the ethical side of social engineering.