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.

Cybercrime 141

Cybercrime Banking Malware Ransomware 141

Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2021

Since the initial lockdown, we have seen the rise of certain types of cybercrime, including scams and fraud campaigns that either bank on the global COVID-19 pandemic or take advantage of potential victims that adhere to work-from-home measures. This is because of the increased use of such software following remote working.

Cybercrime 92

Cybercrime Scams Ransomware Phishing 92

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2021

NYSE: NABL), the purpose-built technology partner for managed services providers (MSPs), is celebrating strong growth of the Technology Alliance Program (TAP) throughout 2021, adding more than 25 partners this year, more than half of which are focused on security. DURHAM, N.C.–( –( BUSINESS WIRE )– N-able, Inc.

Technology 52

Technology InfoSec Cybercrime Backups 52

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. Popular examples include artificial intelligence-as-a-service (AIaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Leverage security software. Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors.

Phishing 198

Phishing Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime Social Engineering 198

Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

As detailed by researchers at Radware , NoName has effectively gamified DDoS attacks, recruiting hacktivists via its Telegram channel and offering to pay people who agree to install a piece of software called DDoSia. Intel 471 says DonChicho posted to several Russian cybercrime forums that support@donservers[.]ru

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DDOS Internet Internet Government 271

Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Cybercrime surpasses $1Trillion in global costs. A recent study has put the global cost of cybercrime at over $1 trillion for 2020. Educational technology still lacking proper security. The post Cyber News Rundown: Global Cybercrime Costs Surpass $1 Trillion appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

Threat actors behind the campaign used multiple accounts across several social media platforms to advertise password-cracking software for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and project files. The password cracking software also acts as a dropper for the Sality P2P bot. ” concludes the report.

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Passwords Software Firmware Malware 113

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The United Nations on Friday have approved a Russian-sponsored and China-backed resolution to create a new convention on cybercrime. The United Nations on Friday has approved a Russian-sponsored and China-backed resolution to create a new convention on cybercrime. It will only serve to stifle global efforts to combat cybercrime.”

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Cybercrime Surveillance Spyware Government 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In the world of cybersecurity, new tools and technologies are typically adopted quickly; unfortunately, in many cases, bad actors are the earliest to adopt and adapt. Cybercriminals using ChatGPT ChatGPT cybercrime is popular with hackers. Copycat chatbots present the risk of amplifying misinformation and fostering cybercrime.

Cybercrime 75

Cybercrime Ransomware Phishing Artificial Intelligence 75

The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers have offered insight into a previously undocumented software control panel used by a financially motivated threat group known as TA505. The group frequently changes its malware attack strategies in response to global cybercrime trends," Swiss cybersecurity firm PRODAFT said in a report shared with The Hacker News. "It

Cybercrime 92

Cybercrime Technology Malware Software 92

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Additionally, there are also Russian cybercrime organizations that are not state-sponsored but are allowed to operate. Although there’s no one magic solution to eliminating cyberattacks and cybercrime risks, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. businesses called #ShieldsUp. The efficacy of hygiene.

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Cybersecurity Cybercrime Education Government 214

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Known ransomware attacks July 2022 – December 2023 Big Game ransomware is just one part of a thriving and highly organized cybercrime business—a multi-billion-dollar mirror to the legitimate economy it feeds off. And like broader, law-abiding “Business” at large, cybercrime has settled on a collection of tools that work.

Ransomware 99

Ransomware Cybercrime Malware Social Engineering 99

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2022

An international law enforcement operation led by Europol disrupted a cybercrime ring focused on hacking wireless key fobs to steal cars. “The criminals targeted vehicles with keyless entry and start systems, exploiting the technology to get into the car and drive away.” ” reads the press release published by Europol.

Hacking 91

Hacking Cybercrime Manufacturing Wireless 91

Security Affairs

JULY 26, 2023

Swedish software firm Ortivus suffered a cyberattack that has resulted in at least two British ambulance services losing access to electronic patient records. Two British ambulance services were not able to access electronic patient records after a cyber attack that hit their software provider Ortivus.

Cyber Attacks 87

Cyber Attacks Computers and Electronics Software Healthcare 87

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2022

Security software may have been a satisfactory product at the turn of the century, but despite massive levels of investment, many experts now realize that it is not adequate for dealing with contemporary threats. This approach allows for compromised software to be identified during the authentication process.

Artificial Intelligence 229

Artificial Intelligence Threat Detection Engineering Software 229

Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2021

NYSE:IT ] — a $4 billion technology goliath whose analyst reports can move markets and shape the IT industry. As the largest organization dedicated to the analysis of software, Gartner’s network of analysts are well connected to the technology and software industries.

Marketing 230

Marketing Technology Software Cybercrime 230

SecureWorld News

MARCH 22, 2021

Here is the report's opening paragraph: "In 2020, while the American public was focused on protecting our families from a global pandemic and helping others in need, cyber criminals took advantage of an opportunity to profit from our dependence on technology to go on an Internet crime spree.

Cybercrime 54

Cybercrime Scams Banking Accountability 54

SecureList

OCTOBER 12, 2021

During the ‘ Operation Software Concepts: A Beautiful Envelope for Wrapping Weapon ‘ talk on SAS-at-Home 2021, Rintaro Koike , Shogo Hayashi and Ryuichi Tanabe from NTT Security (Japan) will cover a new APT campaign named Operation Software Concepts.

Software 76

Software Government Malware Technology 76

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

He previously chronicled the emergence of cybercrime while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY. Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? Erin: So, let’s get started.

Cyber threats 203

Cyber threats Cyber Insurance Cybersecurity Threat Detection 203

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2020

When technology companies close the support door on their old systems and software, it opens the gates for cybercriminals. According to law enforcement, hackers are taking advantage of those still using the software. Windows 7 'End of Life' is a cybercrime opportunity.

Technology 64

Technology Healthcare Engineering Cybercrime 64

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

technology companies during the summer of 2022. In that incident, the attackers exploited a security vulnerability in a Plex media server that the employee was running on his home network, and succeeded in installing malicious software that stole passwords and other authentication credentials. 9, 2024, U.S.

Social Engineering 325

Social Engineering Mobile Cybercrime Passwords 325

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 2, 2022

The underground cybercrime forums are now awash in pleas from people who are desperately seeking a new supplier of abundant, cheap, and reliably clean proxies to restart their businesses. Cached versions of the site show that in 2010 the software which powers the network was produced with a copyright of “ Escort Software.”

Malware 263

Malware Cybercrime Internet Internet 263

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 29, 2023

government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot , a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to lay the groundwork for ransomware infections. “This is the most significant technological and financial operation ever led by the Department of Justice against a botnet,” said Martin Estrada , the U.S.

Hacking 260

Hacking Malware Ransomware Government 260

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2024

Researchers at the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) recently uncovered a DarkGate campaign in mid-January 2024, which exploited the Windows zero-day flaw CVE-2024-21412 using fake software installers. “The phishing campaign employed open redirect URLs from Google Ad technologies to distribute fake Microsoft software installers (.MSI)

Phishing 106

Phishing Malware Software Internet 106

SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. Cybercrime is a highly profitable business. trillion annually by 2025.

Cybercrime 85

Cybercrime Social Engineering Data breaches Education 85

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

911 says its network is made up entirely of users who voluntarily install its “free VPN” software. re network uses at least two free VPN services to lure its users to install a malware-like software that achieves persistence on the user’s computer,” the researchers wrote. “The 911[.]re

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VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 311

Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

These are questions I’ve been asking myself recently as AI and cybercrime have become hot topics in the tech industry, and for world leaders. On one hand, AI has been hailed as a game-changing technology with the potential to transform industries and improve our daily lives. Is it our only hope for survival?These

Cyber threats 130

Cyber threats Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence CISO 130

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2024

The funding will be used for core research and development to build new AI technology and products to protect against generative AI threats, such as deepfake social engineering and autonomous fraud. While billions have been spent on security products, the impact of cybercrime has actually been getting worse.

Artificial Intelligence 100

Artificial Intelligence Education Cybercrime Social Engineering 100

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

According to Group-IB’s report findings, Asia is one of the most actively attacked regions in the world, the company presented latest cybercrime trends. The attackers’ research vector is now shifting from software vulnerabilities to those located at the hardware and firmware level. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cybercrime 84

Cybercrime Hacking Banking Phishing 84

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware madhav Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:33 The inception of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 came at a critical juncture in our technological history. Update Software Regularly: Contemporary cyber threats often exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software.

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Cybersecurity Cyber threats Authentication Phishing 148

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This analysis from Dirk Schrader, Vice President of Security Research, and Michael Paye, Vice President of Research and Development, is based on Netwrix’s global experience across a wide range of verticals, including technology, finance, manufacturing, government and healthcare. Supply chain attacks will intensify.

Cybersecurity 116

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Social Engineering Firmware 116

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Cybersecurity in the automotive industry has become increasingly important in the last few years, as manufacturers implement myriad new technologies that are connected to the internet. Among those arrested feature the software developers, its resellers and the car thieves who used this tool to steal vehicles.".

Manufacturing 71

Manufacturing Cybercrime Software Technology 71

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Cybercrime is a big business. Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies found 88 new IAB sales on dark web marketplaces in the first quarter of 2020, compared to just three in all of 2017. Ransomware is already the fastest-growing type of cybercrime , and IABs make it more accessible to novice criminals.

Cybercrime 124

Cybercrime Digital transformation Ransomware Cybersecurity 124

Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

A cybercrook who has been setting up websites that mimic the self-destructing message service privnote.com accidentally exposed the breadth of their operations recently when they threatened to sue a software company. The real Privnote, at privnote.com. And it doesn’t send or receive messages. Creating a message merely generates a link.

Phishing 221

Phishing Cryptocurrency DDOS Internet 221

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

She began by asking the audience about their relationship with technology: "Did you take an Uber or Lyft here? Her point is that our lives are so immersed in technology that it is inescapable. Her point is that our lives are so immersed in technology that it is inescapable. When you got here, did you check your email?

Cybersecurity 89

Cybersecurity Education Cybercrime Technology 89

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To bring Awareness Month to a close, let’s journey through the digital realm's dark corners, drawing eerie parallels between cyber issues and the supernatural to help you protect your digital world from AI-assisted call spoofing attacks, Cybercrime as a Service attacks, vishing, and other spectral dangers.

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Cybersecurity Cyber threats Authentication Cybercrime 77

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Secret Service is investigating a breach at a Virginia-based government technology contractor that saw access to several of its systems put up for sale in the cybercrime underground, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. government IT contractor that does business with more than 20 federal agencies, including several branches of the military.

Cybercrime 247

Cybercrime Government Data collection Internet 247