Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2021

Reviewing hundreds of session is a challenge, so I’ve listed my top 5. In an effort to help you in your decision-making process, I have listed my top 5 sessions not to miss at Black Hat 2021. Top 5 sessions to attend at Black Hat 2021. Zerologon: From Zero to Domain Admin by Exploiting a Crypto Bug. and CQURE Academy.

CISO 40

CISO Risk VPN Backups 40

McAfee

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The top MD5 detected so far has been related to Kinsing (MD5: 648effa354b3cbaad87b45f48d59c616), a crypto miner with backdooring features. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. This varies from misuse of resources with crypto miners, deploying malware, or exfiltrating sensitive information. The IP address 45.155.205[.]233

Malware 98

Malware Risk Internet Internet 98

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In addition, FinCEN also connected crypto to online money laundering rings. When it comes to solving the ransomware problem, Alvarado recommends going through a basic security checklist to strengthen your organization to become "the fruit at the top of the tree.". Please share in the comments section below.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Cybersecurity 90

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

They may be looking to exploit the infected hardware as a tool to launch cyberattacks, camouflage malicious traffic, leverage the resources of the devices for crypto mining, or demand a ransom to restore access to the device. Cameras may be hacked for their CPU power only, to mine crypto, or to install DDoS utilities.

IoT 86

IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 86

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2021

The US is tipped to become a hotspot for mining activity off the back of some of these actions, despite promises of a crackdown because of the enabling role cryptocurrency plays in ransomware attacks. On top of all that, cryptocurrency mining away from infected desktops is suffering multiple problems. Holding all the cards.

Cryptocurrency 102

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Adware Spyware 102

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2021

Like cryptocurrency, NFTs are bought and sold through a blockchain that permanently records the transaction, but no one NFT is identical to another, unlike most crypto coins. NFTs break from traditional crypto is their unique attachment to a digital asset generated by a user and the subsequent auction-based sale of the NFT.

Cryptocurrency 87

Cryptocurrency Marketing Accountability Scams 87

Troy Hunt

MARCH 31, 2021

That's it, job done, instant crypto! More on this in their paper titled Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Internet-Scale Exploitation of Routers for Cryptojacking. They're no longer mining crypto, of course, however these sites are still embedding JavaScript on them from a domain I control so. And then Coinhive was gone.

Technology 363

Technology Mobile Internet Internet 363

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Some time ago, we discovered a number of fake applications being used to deliver a Monero crypto-currency miner to target computers. Stalkerware is the digital tip of a very real-world iceberg. Top 10 most detected stalkerware samples globally. Top 10 most affected countries by stalkerware – globally. Other malware.

Malware 94

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 94

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The immediate impact of a data breach is devastating but it’s only the tip of the iceberg. As we roll into 2022, companies must keep cybersecurity a number-one, top-of-mind issue in all of their business operations.”. According to an IBM study, the average cost of a data breach is more than $4 million per incident.

Data breaches 142

Data breaches Ransomware Government Cybersecurity 142