Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Ethical hackers proved their worth over the 14 months that the pandemic ravaged economies and organizations were at their most vulnerable, preventing $27 billion in cybercrime during the time when flaws threatened to overwhelm security teams worldwide. During the period from May 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, eight in 10 ethical hackers found a.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2020

Worse still, the DFS found, the vulnerability was discovered in a penetration test First American conducted on its own in December 2018. According to the FBI, BEC scams are the most costly form of cybercrime today. In the days that followed, the DFS and U.S.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the cost of cybercrime is predicted to hit $8 trillion in 2023 and will grow to $10.5 At the same time, organizations are now collecting sensitive data that, if compromised, could result in severe financial and reputational damage. trillion by 2025. There is also increasing public and

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the shadowy world of cybercrime, a new chapter has closed with the guilty plea of Vladimir Dunaev, a 40-year-old Russian national from Amur Blast. His expertise in developing malicious software turned him into... The post Cybercrime Crackdown: U.S.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In January 2021, the cybercrime gang launched a new campaign targeting Kubernetes environments with the Hildegard malware. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks, that analyzed the same campaign , reported that the group is also using a cloud penetration testing toolset to target cloud-based apps that is named Peirates.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 22, 2024

A new threat has emerged in the cybercrime world, specifically designed to prey on the lucrative gaming community.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 1, 2024

su , a bustling cybercrime community of which Seleznev was a leading organizer. According to prosecutors, M-13 offered penetration testing and “advanced persistent threat (APT) emulation.” prosecutors called a “$93 million hack-to-trade conspiracy.” A passport photo of Klyushin. Image: USDOJ.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 9, 2024

Researchers at eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) have uncovered a disturbing trend in FIN7 attacks demonstrating the notorious cybercrime group’s evolving tactics for infiltrating systems.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The selection of affiliates is a crucial process in the success of the cybercrime scheme, for this reason, REvil operators personally select each people they want to include in their program. As part of this recruitment process, REvil is looking for teams of skilled hackers at penetration testing or experienced individuals.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Given the rising threat of cybercrime, especially resulting from a global event such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that security is a never-ending journey, not a final destination. Therefore, organizations must work to continuously test their security programs. What is Penetration Testing?

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report for November 2023 provides a deep dive into the current cybersecurity landscape, offering invaluable... The post Cybercrime Rampant: Novel Malware Attacks Triple in Frequency, BlackBerry Warns appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 4, 2024

When the Babuk ransomware group disbanded in 2021, it seemed like a minor victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. However, the leak of Babuk’s source code has become a breeding ground for new... The post RA World Ransomware: A Babuk Successor Targets Healthcare appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 1, 2023

He confessed... The post Cybercrime and Passport Fraud: Former Motorola Tech Faces Double Trouble appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 4, 2024

TA577, a prolific cybercrime group responsible for past Qbot campaigns and associated with Black Basta ransomware attacks, is demonstrating an alarming shift in tactics.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 1, 2024

su , a bustling cybercrime community of which Seleznev was a leading organizer. According to prosecutors, M-13 offered penetration testing and “advanced persistent threat (APT) emulation.” prosecutors called a “$93 million hack-to-trade conspiracy.” A passport photo of Klyushin. Image: USDOJ.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Conclusion: cybersecurity and cybercrime have matured.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This massive crackdown resulted in the arrest of 1,006 suspects and the dismantling of 134,089 malicious... The post Operation Serengeti: Major Cybercrime Sweep Across Africa Nets 1,006 Suspects appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

We can learn a lot from the cybercrime of the past…the history of cybercrime is a glimpse into what we can expect in the future. In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Dateline Cybercrime . Robert Herjavec.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The financially motivated FIN7 cybercrime gang has masqueraded as yet another fictitious cybersecurity company called "Bastion Secure" to recruit unwitting software engineers under the guise of penetration testing in a likely lead-up to a ransomware scheme.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 17, 2024

A recent report by Cofense, an industry leader in email security, has uncovered two new alarming campaigns showcasing the rising threat of SVG files in the cybercrime world. SVG, which stands for Scalable Vector... The post SVG Files: The Emerging Vector of Cyber Threats appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 24, 2025

A revealing new report from Trend Micro uncovers how Russian IP infrastructure is playing a pivotal role in The post Russian IP Networks Fuel North Koreas Global Cybercrime and Espionage Campaigns appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 4, 2024

Researchers at Cisco Talos have uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime operation dubbed “CoralRaider,” pinpointing the threat actors as likely based in Vietnam.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 25, 2024

Security firm Resecurity has uncovered a disturbing development in the world of cybercrime.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 31, 2024

As the tax season rolls in, so does the threat of cybercrime, and leading the charge in 2024 is the infamous TA576 threat actor. Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled the resurgence of this cybercriminal... The post Proofpoint Exposes TA576’s Tax Season Email Scams appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 8, 2022

In short, your militarily-meaningless defacements, childish trolling, and attacks on civilians’ data were a tiny price for my government to pay for the massive, invaluable penetration test that you performed for us free of charge. Thank you for putting your own governments in such a bind.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. FIN7 operated a front company called Combi Security, which claimed to offer penetration testing services.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 9, 2024

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, Cisco Talos, in cooperation with Dutch Police and Avast, has recovered a crucial decryptor for systems affected by the Babuk ransomware variant known as Tortilla....

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Penetration Testing

MAY 9, 2025

In a significant strike against the financial underpinnings of cybercrime, Germanys Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the The post German Police Shut Down Crypto Laundering Platform eXch, Seize Millions appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2024

These specialized hosting providers, often referred to as “dark... The post Bulletproof Hosting: The Dark Infrastructure Behind Global Cybercrime appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 20, 2024

This was reported by the Dutch radio station... The post Telegram Banned in Amsterdam: Cybercrime Concerns Trigger Action appeared first on Cybersecurity News. The authorities in Amsterdam have imposed a ban on the use of the Telegram messenger on the work phones of municipal employees.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 7, 2024

The digitalization of financial markets has brought increased investor access but also heightened vulnerability to cybercrime.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 29, 2024

Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest has published a detailed analysis of a BlackSuit ransomware attack that occurred in April 2024, shedding light on the sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by this increasingly active cybercrime... The post Researchers Reveal Sophisticated BlackSuit Ransomware Attack appeared first (..)

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Penetration Testing

MAY 6, 2025

In a disturbing evolution of cybercrime, threat intelligence firm Resecurity has unveiled the inner workings of a China-based The post Panda Shop Smishing Syndicate: China-Backed Cybercrime-as-a-Service Hits Millions Globally appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the shadowy world of cybercrime, alliances are formed not in boardrooms, but in the encrypted corners of the dark web.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recently, a hacker going by the alias USDoD leaked a LinkedIn database containing the personal information of over 35 million users on the cybercrime forum Breach Forums. The hacker is believed to be the same... The post Hacker Leaks LinkedIn Database Containing 35 Million User Records appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 26, 2024

A newly discovered malware loader is making waves in the cybercrime world, helping the notorious Agent Tesla infostealer expand its reach.

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