SecureList

JUNE 2, 2022

It primarily goes after targets located in China, such as foreign diplomatic organizations established in the country, members of the academic community, or companies from the defense, logistics and telecommunications sectors.

Malware 113

Malware Encryption Social Engineering Telecommunications 113

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In each case, the goal of the attackers was the same: Phish T-Mobile employees for access to internal company tools, and then convert that access into a cybercrime service that could be hired to divert any T-Mobile user’s text messages and phone calls to another device. One of the groups that reliably posted “Tmo up!

Mobile 306

Mobile Phishing Authentication Advertising 306

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. Uber blames LAPSUS$ for the intrusion.

Cryptocurrency 226

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 226

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

His expertise is in social engineering, technology, security algorithms and business. Moore’s research topics are dedicated to the ongoing progression of cyber law, cybercrime, national and international cyber policy, and disaster recovery efforts. His passions include transforming health care and building strong communities.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Education Information Security 126

Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2022

Yesterday the cybercrime gang leaked 37GB of source code stolen from Microsoft’s Azure DevOps server. Their scope of interests includes – major telecommunications companies such as Claro, Telefonica and AT&T.

Accountability 100

Accountability VPN Social Engineering Hacking 100

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For Lockbit, who have been the most active group since early 2021, it is possible that the current war between Russia and Ukraine may take law enforcement focus away from cybercrime as many western law enforcement agencies are likely more preoccupied with stopping Russian nation state sponsored activity.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Ransomware Media Data breaches 52

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

The victims we observed were all high-profile Tunisian organizations, such as telecommunications or aviation companies. Our telemetry revealed that the threat group’s latest endeavors are focused on going after entities within one country – Tunisia. Final thoughts.

Malware 139

Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 139

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In the report, the company examines key shifts in the cybercrime world internationally between H2 2019 and H1 2020 and gives forecasts for the coming year. The past year — a harrowing period for the world economy — culminated in the spike of cybercrime. The most severe financial damage has occurred as a result of ransomware activity.

Banking 131

Banking Ransomware Phishing Marketing 131

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It determined that the injection point was situated within the connection between two Egyptian telecommunication providers. Over the past few years, we have witnessed numerous APT actors and cybercrime groups successfully execute their code in the kernel-mode of targeted systems, despite the presence of these new protection mechanisms.

Hacking 102

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 102