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. Client-side attacks on the wane.

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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. This makes it even more important for businesses and organizations to make cybersecurity a priority. By 2025, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost businesses worldwide $10.5

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In 2021, law enforcement continued making a tremendous effort to track down, capture and arrest ransomware operators, to take down ransomware infrastructure, and to claw back ransomware payments. Related: The targeting of supply chains. In 2022 we expect to see more aggressive and complex ransomware efforts. Central importance of identity.

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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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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Last week researchers from multiple cybersecurity firms ([Cryptolaemus], [GData], and [Advanced Intel]) reported that threat actors are using the TrickBot malware to drop an Emoted loader on infected devices. “Emotet’s return is not coincidental, it is caused by major shifts in the overall cybercrime domain. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields in technology, ensuring that data, networks, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. As cyber threats escalate, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity is skyrocketing. trillion annually.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A threat actor has leaked the source code for the first version of the HelloKitty ransomware on a Russian-speaking cybercrime forum. The availability of the source in the cybercrime ecosystem can allow threat actors to develop their own version of the Hello Kitty ransomware. The HelloKitty gang has been active since January 2021.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

The FBI warns organizations in the higher education sector of credentials sold on cybercrime forums that can allow threat actors to access their networks. In May 2021, cybercriminals offered more than 36,000 login credentials for.edu email accounts and advertised the data on an instant messaging platform. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2021

As we head deeper into 2021, it’s beginning to feel like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and we can all take a deep breath. Last year also saw record number cybercrime complaints, with the FBI […]. The post Ransomware 2021 has evolved. The post Ransomware 2021 has evolved. first appeared on Untangle.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called buffer overflow vulnerabilities unforgivable defects that put national and economic security at risk. This week, the U.S.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2022

Which are the cyber attacks of 2021 that had the major impact on organizations worldwide in terms of financial losses and disruption of the operations? The systems at the company were infected with the Phoenix Locker, a variant of ransomware tracked as Hades that was part of the arsenal of the cybercrime group known as Evil Corp.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2023

In August 2021, T-Mobile acknowledged that hackers made off with the names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and driver’s license/ID information on more than 40 million current, former or prospective customers who applied for credit with the company.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2023

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2022 Internet Crime Report , which reveals the trends and impacts of cybercrime in the United States. The report shows that phishing schemes were the most common type of cybercrime reported by victims in 2022, with 300,497 complaints. billion for BEC attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 28, 2022

As cybersecurity professionals, it’s critical to stay on top of potential cyberthreats that your organization may face to better prepare and build a proactive defense. Cybercrime in 2021 highlighted new trends with threats and breaches that have escalated the need….

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Results of the 2021 Unisys Security Index are in, and they point to a high level of stress concerning rising cybercrime. The post Remote Workforce Cybersecurity Concerns Hit New High appeared first on Security Boulevard. 62% of global respondents are seriously concerned about identity fraud, up 5% from 2020.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As per recent reports, a Moscow hacker has been charged in the US on various accounts of cybercrime. Charges leveled against the hacker include allegedly stealing data, extorting victims, and laundering ransom payments since 2021. In this article, learn more about the threat actor his activities, and cover details about the charges.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 10, 2021

Cybersecurity is one of the most significant threats facing virtually any industry today. While many sectors didn’t have to worry about cybercrime in the past, rapid digitization and increased connectivity have opened the door for new risks. Not long ago, the transportation sector had little need for robust cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

DLP is key in cybersecurity; a risk assessment identifies data risks, helping turn findings into real-world security improvements. Data loss prevention (DLP) is a cornerstone of any effective cybersecurity strategy. Protecting sensitive data is what cybersecurity is all about. So, how can you conduct a DLP risk assessment?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Researchers attribute the Raspberry Robin malware to the Russian cybercrime group known as Evil Corp group. IBM Security X-Force researchers discovered similarities between a component used in the Raspberry Robin malware and a Dridex malware loader, which was part of the malicious operations of the cybercrime gang Evil Corp.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The year 2021 was eventful in terms of digital threats for organizations and individuals, and financial institutions were no exception. share in 2020 to the second most common in 2021 with 12.2%. The mass change in cybercriminals’ objectives and methods seen in 2020 continued in 2021. Phishing: In 2021, 8.2%

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against five individuals accused of orchestrating sophisticated phishing campaigns tied to the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group. This case highlights the critical role of employee awareness and robust cybersecurity measures.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2023

Several domain names tied to Genesis Market , a bustling cybercrime store that sold access to passwords and other data stolen from millions of computers infected with malicious software, were seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) today. ” a cybercrime forum ad for Genesis enthused.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

It can be easy to understand then, that cybersecurity may not have been a huge priority for businesses . However, it has now been well established that over the period of the pandemic there has been an enormous rise in cybercrime. But what has driven this rise in cybercrime? appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

2021 has been a banner year for cybercriminals, they have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in remote work, attacking both technical and social vulnerabilities.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Authorities in the United States and United Kingdom today levied financial sanctions against seven men accused of operating “ Trickbot ,” a cybercrime-as-a-service platform based in Russia that has enabled countless ransomware attacks and bank account takeovers since its debut in 2016. companies and government entities.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2021

Cybersecurity firm Qualys seems to have suffered a data breach, threat actors allegedly exploited zero-day flaw in their Accellion FTA server. Cybersecurity firm Qualys is the latest victim of a cyber attack, the company was likely hacked by threat actors that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in their Accellion FTA server.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2022

Earlier this month, the administrator of the cybercrime forum Breached received a cease-and-desist letter from a cybersecurity firm. But this history was either overlooked or ignored by Group-IB , the Singapore-based cybersecurity firm apparently hired by Banorte to help respond to the data breach. In a post to Breached on Aug.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2023

Cybercrime will cost companies $10.5 The estimated cost of cybercrime in 2021 was $6.1 Businesses are increasing their cybersecurity budgets to protect their assets. The post Three Biggest Issues Driving Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. billion annually by 2025. The number of online.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime attacks is rising and reached an estimated €5.5 trillion in 2021. The post The Most Pressing Cybersecurity Challenges of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Ransomware attacks alone hit organizations somewhere in the world every 11 seconds. Despite increased awareness and growing.

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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 Babuk is a ransomware that was first discovered in early 2021. Both LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

“Cell C is aware that data compromised in the recent cybersecurity incident has been unlawfully disclosed by RansomHouse, the threat actor claiming responsibility.” The company engaged top cybersecurity and forensic experts, informed authorities, and is actively supporting affected stakeholders. ” states the company.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

There is, of course, a documented porosity between the ransomware ecosystem and other cybercrime domains such as carding or point-of-sale (PoS) hacking. But it is worth pointing out that not all members of this ecosystem originate from the cybercrime underworld. REvil operators have demanded the highest ransoms in 2021.

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SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

billion USD in 2021, which is slightly less than the total revenue in 2020 but still significantly above the pre-pandemic figures. billion to $120 billion of the revenue in 2021, which is more than half of the estimated gaming industry value. billion in the first half of 2021. billion in the first half of 2021.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Every year, Kaspersky experts prepare forecasts for different industries, helping them to build a strong defense against any cybersecurity threats they might face in the foreseeable future. While supply-chain is a big challenge for business right now, its cybersecurity is not merely an issue, it’s a major problem.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It’s as serendipitous as it seems designed that there are two important worldwide recognitions in October: Global Diversity and Cybersecurity Awareness. Cybersecurity draws from a diverse set of people from different fields, industries, geographies, and ethnicities. And there’s a cybersecurity workforce gap of 3.5

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