CSO Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

The Evolution of Cybercrime as a Service You’ve likely heard of software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and numerous other “as-a-service” platforms that help support the modern business world. Cybercrime as a service follows the same path as most as-a-service business offerings.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

With cybercrime rising by 600% during the pandemic, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to the financial and reputational repercussions of cyberattacks. Costs of Cybercrime Global cybercrime costs are on the rise, increasing 15 per cent year over year, according to a 2021 cyberwarfare report by CyberSecurity Ventures.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Recent research conducted by Hudson Rock has shed light on the extensive compromise of computers and the exposure of hackers within cybercrime forums. Hudson Rock's research delved deep into the underbelly of the cyber world, focusing on the top 100 cybercrime forums.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

In recent months, a cybercrime group known as Blacktail has begun to make headlines as they continue to target organizations around the globe. Two of the most popular tools that have been used by the cybercrime group are LockBit 3.0 The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. Both LockBit 3.0

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 6, 2023

A cybercrime group going by the name of Bluebottle has been linked to a set of attacks aimed at the financial sector in Francophone countries located in Africa, in the timeline between July and September 2022. The post Bluebottle Cybercrime Group Is Targeting Banks in African Countries appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In May 2015, KrebsOnSecurity briefly profiled “ The Manipulaters ,” the name chosen by a prolific cybercrime group based in Pakistan that was very publicly selling spam tools and a range of services for crafting, hosting and deploying malicious email. One of several current Fudtools sites run by The Manipulaters.

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 15, 2023

A "staggering" 120,000 computers infected by stealer malware have credentials associated with cybercrime forums, many of them belonging to malicious actors. Hackers around the world infect computers opportunistically by promoting results for fake software or through YouTube

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

“Over the past month, operators of one of the top Russian-language cybercrime forums have been running a “contest,” calling for the community to submit papers that examine how to target cryptocurrency-related technology.” ” reads a post published by Intel 471. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

We see these three cyber trends looming in 2023: Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) software will level the playing field between less-experienced, profit-driven cybercriminals and more politically motivated state-backed groups. The post Three cybercrime technology trends to watch in 2023 appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The report follows the Internet Organized Crime Assessment (IOCTA), Europol’s assessment of the cybercrime landscape and how it has changed over the last 24 months. Legitimate software and tools built into operating systems are then misused to establish persistence and traverse their victims’ networks.”

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

A stepping stone to impactful cybercrime This tactic has tangible real-world implications. Its authors created cloned web pages offering to download popular free software, such as the WinSCP file manager. Double-check the URLs of landing pages that load after you click advertisements. Consider using an ad blocking extension.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

1,894 web injects (overlays of phishing windows) are for sale on Russian cybercrime forums. The phishing windows are meant to steal credentials from banking, cryptocurrency exchange, and e-commerce apps imitating widely-used software, and they are compatible with various Android banking malware.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated an investigation into Progress Software regarding the high-profile MOVEit data breach incident that unfolded earlier this year. The incident, tracked as CVE-2023-34362 , was exploited by the notorious Cl0p ransomware group , a Russian-speaking cybercrime gang. million.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2019

The locations of alleged GozNym cybercrime group members. According to the indictment, the GozNym network exemplified the concept of ‘cybercrime as a service,’ in that the defendants advertised their specialized technical skills and services on underground, Russian-language, online criminal forums. Source: DOJ.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2023

Mainly such attacks are often launched by taking poor device security and software vulnerabilities into consideration. Parallelly using an antivirus software on the mobile, adding a password to sensitive folders and by not clicking on links send by unknown senders can help guaranty highest level of security to a smart phone.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The FBI responded by reverifying InfraGard members and by seizing the cybercrime forum where the data was being sold. In a post on the English language cybercrime forum BreachForums , USDoD leaked information on roughly 3,200 Airbus vendors, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. But on Sept. But on Sept.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 5, 2023

A cybercrime group dubbed Bluebottle has been linked to a set of targeted attacks against the financial sector in Francophone countries located in Africa from at least July 2022 to September 2022.

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 26, 2024

Over 15 free VPN apps on Google Play were found using a malicious software development kit that turned Android devices into unwitting residential proxies, likely used for cybercrime and shopping bots. [.]

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Remote desktop software company AnyDesk announced that threat actors compromised its production environment. Remote desktop software company AnyDesk announced on Friday that threat actors had access to its production systems. AnyDesk is a remote desktop software that allows users to connect to a computer or device remotely.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2022

Operators behind the Amadey Bot malware use the SmokeLoader to distribute a new variant via software cracks and keygen sites. The malware is available for sale in illegal forums, in the past, it was used by cybercrime gangs like TA505 to install GandCrab ransomware or the FlawedAmmyy RAT. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

UNC2465 cybercrime group that is affiliated with the Darkside ransomware gang has infected with malware the website of a CCTV camera vendor. “Sometime in May 2021 or earlier, UNC2465 likely Trojanized two software install packages on a CCTV security camera provider website.” ” reads the analysis published by Mandiant.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Microsoft has uncovered Zerologon attacks that were allegedly conducted by the infamous TA505 Russia-linked cybercrime group. Microsoft spotted a series of Zerologon attacks allegedly launched by the Russian cybercrime group tracked as TA505 , CHIMBORAZO and Evil Corp. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Zerologon).

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The Hacker News

APRIL 5, 2022

The notorious cybercrime group known as FIN7 has diversified its initial access vectors to incorporate software supply chain compromise and the use of stolen credentials, new research has revealed.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Experts warn of the availability in the cybercrime underground of offers for initial access to networks of players in global supply chains. based transportation management and trucking software supplier and a U.S.-based In August 2021 , an affiliate of the Conti ransomware gang claimed access to corporate networks belonging to a U.S.-based

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 24, 2022

Modern phishing kits sold on cybercrime forums as off-the-shelve packages feature multiple and sophisticated detection avoidance and traffic filtering systems to ensure that internet security solutions won't mark them as a threat. [.].

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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.

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Webroot

MAY 27, 2021

You’ve likely heard of software-as-a-service (SaaS), infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), and numerous other “as-a-service” platforms that help support the modern business world. Hear more about the evolution of cybercrime-as-a-service in the full podcast. According to Kelvin, a very similar thing happened in the cybercriminal space.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The attackers used methods to deliver the malware, including phishing websites masquerading as legitimate ones, YouTube videos and fake “free software catalogue” websites. The post Aurora Stealer Malware is becoming a prominent threat in the cybercrime ecosystem appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) software, including popular tools like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, are invaluable for IT administrators today, streamlining tasks and ensuring network integrity from afar. com/corp/anydesk.dmg It’s interesting to note that the downloaded software is not malware.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2021

In fact, cybercrime has been on the rise. Open-source software supply chain attacks [.]. The post 5 Dangerous Beliefs Companies Hold About Cybercrime appeared first on TechSpective. The post 5 Dangerous Beliefs Companies Hold About Cybercrime appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

The cybercrime gang has been active since at least January 2020. Talos researchers noticed a significant focus on infecting Russian-speaking victims, the threat is spreading under the guise of game cheats, key generators and pirated software, a circumstance that suggests it was developed to mainly target home users. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Digital Guardian

APRIL 7, 2023

Genesis Market is the latest victim in a string of law enforcement takedowns, the FDA and CISA are cracking down on medical devices and open-source software, respectively, and fake ransomware scams are on the rise. Catch up on all the latest in this week’s Friday Five!

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CSO Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

Cybercriminals are now operating on a professional footing with easy-to-launch malware and ransomware attacks being offered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis, allowing people with even rudimentary IT skills to launch cyberattacks at targets of their choosing, the report notes.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Whether it’s updating your antivirus software or learning to spot phishing traps with security awareness training , Webroot has you covered. The post Social engineering: Cybercrime meets human hacking appeared first on Webroot Blog. Experience powerful and reliable protection from Webroot that won’t slow you down.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 12, 2022

We are living in a software-defined world, and the vulnerability of web apps is a growing problem. While it may be of little comfort – you are not alone – it’s equally difficult for other businesses to compete with the hugely successful and profitable business of cybercrime.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Over the past 15 years, a cybercrime anonymity service known as VIP72 has enabled countless fraudsters to mask their true location online by routing their traffic through millions of malware-infected systems. based Internet address for more than a decade — a remarkable achievement for such a high-profile cybercrime service.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2023

Print management software provider PaperCut confirmed ongoing active exploitation of CVE-2023-27350 vulnerability. On April 19th, Print management software provider PaperCut confirmed that it is aware of the active exploitation of the CVE-2023-27350 vulnerability. ” concludes the report published by Huntress.

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