Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In June 2021, the Nigerian government officially placed an indefinite ban on Twitter , restricting it from operating in Nigeria after the social media platform deleted tweets by the Nigerian president. The financial losses from these scams dwarf other fraud categories — such as identity theft or credit card fraud.

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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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Krebs on Security

MAY 4, 2021

Which means when a cybercrime forum gets hacked and its user databases posted online, it is often possible to work backwards from some of the more unique passwords for each account and see where else that password was used. Mistake number two was the password for his email account was the same as his cybercrime forum admin account.

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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. Data stolen and exposed in this breach may also be used for identity theft.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

Department of Justice announced that Swiss hacker Till Kottmann, 21, has been indicted for conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. ” On March 12, 2021, Swiss authorities executed search warrants related to the criminal activity. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). ” concludes the DoJ.

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! Thats a key takeaway from Cybercrime: A Multifaceted National Security Threat, a report releaesd this week by Googles Threat Intelligence Group. bill seeks tougher punishments for cybercrimes A bill introduced by two U.S.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Fraud and identity theft are on the rise, with online shopping hacks and COVID-related scams popular among cybercriminals. . Fortunately, emerging trends in the financial technology sector may have the potential to turn the tide of cybercrime and keep our financial data safe. .

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Hot for Security

MAY 20, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has been providing the public with reliable cybercrime reporting systems for 20 years. In that time, the IC3 has developed into a go-to platform for victims of fraud, online scams, identity theft, and other cyber-related crimes that have inflicted losses of over $10 billion.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 20, 2024

Earlier this week, the data of over 70 million people was posted for sale on an online cybercrime forum. The person selling the data claims it stems from a 2021 breach at AT&T. Back in 2021, a hacker named Shiny Hunters claimed to have breached AT&T and put the alleged stolen data up for sale for $1 million for a direct sell.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 12, 2022

Department of Justice (DOJ) said today it seized the website and user database for RaidForums , an extremely popular English-language cybercrime forum that sold access to more than 10 billion consumer records stolen in some of the world’s largest data breaches since 2015.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Utah Imaging Associates (UIA) discloses a security breach, on September 4, 2021 the company claims to have detected and blocked a cyber attack. Threat actors gained access to some UIA files containing sensitive data of 583,643 individuals, the initial infiltration took place on August 29, 2021. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the theme for 2021 is “Do Your Part. The top cybersecurity concerns for consumers regarding their personal information are identity theft and stolen credit or debit card information, according to a recent survey conducted by core technology provider CSI. BeCyberSmart.”.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data breaches reached an all-time high, leaving a trail of identity theft cases. This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Protecting yourself from the damages of data breaches and identity theft is paramount.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2021

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. “The investigation revealed that the threat actor accessed certain CNA systems at various times from March 5, 2021 to March 21, 2021.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

. “On or about September 15, 2021, CPK discovered suspicious activity in its computing environment. “On or about October 4, 2021, the investigation confirmed that certain files on CPK’s systems could have been accessed without authorization. ” reads the data breach notification.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2021

And where there are benefits, you can also be assured that there will be individual scam artists and national (if not international) cybercrime gangs attempting to get those benefits by fraudulent means. The FTC will also help you with what to do next to recover from the incident of stolen identity. Outdated technology.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2022

Privacy Affairs published the Dark Web Index, an analysis of prices for illegal services/products available in the black marketplaces and related to the period between February 2021 and June 2022. The information for a cloned Mastercard (pin included) is passed from $25 (2021) to $20. verified account goes for $170 ($710 in 2021).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2024

Stolen data included corporate files and personal information Nissan refused to pay the ransom and the cybercrime group published the alleged stolen files. In January 2021, a misconfigured Git server caused the leak of the source code of mobile apps and internal software used by Nissan North America.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Unfortunately, this time of year brings as much cybercrime as it does holiday cheer. According to our 2021 Webroot BrightCloud Threat Report , on average, 18.8% Webroot offers complete protection from viruses and identity theft without slowing you down while you browse or shop online. Do I really need antivirus?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Every nation analyzed the trends of cybercrime as apprehensions rose. If law enforcement does not attempt to match cybercrime’s rapid rise in popularity, criminals will continue to get away with their actions. Take the medical and science sectors during the pandemic, for example — this event made them relevant targets for cybercrime.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2024

in October 2021. The man was arrested at the end of August 2021 at the Seoul International Airport, he has remained stuck in the Asian country since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the local government and the cancelation of international travel. Vladimir Dunaev was extradited to the U.S.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

The seller, who goes online with the moniker MajorNelson, claimed that the data was obtained from an unnamed AT&T division by @ ShinyHunters in 2021. It should be noted before anyone hits us with an “aktschually” – the data was stolen in 2021. The archive contains 73.481.539 records. “It It was leaked online today.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

However, the compromised personally identifiable information can expose customers to identity theft, for this reason, T-Mobile is offering them two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft detection services, provided by myTrueIdentity, from Transunion.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

. “In addition, we are offering identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert. ” In early October, 2023, the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang added McLaren Health Care to the list of victims on its Tor leak site.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2022

The attack took place on October 15, 2021, when threat actors breached the hospital’s network and accessed patient data. “On October 15, 2021, an intruder who gained unauthorized access to the Broward Health network may have accessed some of your personal information. ” continues the letter. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reveals cyberattacks and data breaches targeted at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continue to climb, reaching their highest levels in the three years of the study. This represents a significant jump from the 58% attack rate in 2021 and 43% in 2022.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Dutch police started the investigation in March 2021 following a complaint of data theft and threats from a large Dutch company. The huge trove of data stolen by cybercriminals can be used by threat actors to conduct a broad range of illegal activities, from identity theft to financial scams.

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SiteLock

DECEMBER 7, 2021

2021 posed many cybersecurity challenges for companies around the world—and now, business leaders must prepare for what will likely be another year rife with new cyber breaches. It’s no secret that cybersecurity breaches can yield staggering cybercrime costs for your business. Finally, the second quarter of 2021 alone saw 367.3

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2024

District Court in Seattle to three years in prison and more than $5 million in restitution for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Raoult and two other co-conspirators were charged with having hacked into protected computers of corporate entities and for the theft of stolen proprietary information.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The man was arrested in Switzerland on March 21, 2021, along with four other accomplices he conspired to gain unauthorized access to computers and to commit wire fraud and securities fraud.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

They need a modern cybersecurity strategy that’s up to date and fit for purpose, particularly at a time when cybercrime is rising across the board. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) the number of data breaches reported in 2021 eclipsed that of 2020 by as early as October.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

And perhaps one thing that is way down on their to-do list is to consider how vulnerable their identity is to cybercriminals. Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. Turn the auto-updates on. Monitor Your Credit.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Research from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) recently found that 73% of US small business owners experienced a cyberattack in 2023. So, let’s look at how SIEM solutions can help protect SMEs from cybercrime – without breaking the bank. How can SIEM help them improve their cybersecurity?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US. If cybercrime were a country, it would have the third largest economy in the world. Clearly, cybercrime is big business, and it operates like one. How big is the impact of cybercrime?

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Here are 5 common security tools that you must have in 2021 to protect your digital world. Identity Theft Protection Tools. Identity theft is a serious threat and one that should not be taken lightly. These tools are capable of resolving identity theft issues as well as even restore identity and personal data.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

gov) has released their 2021 Internet Crime Report. The number of complaints increased by 7% to 847,376 from 2020 to 2021, however the reported losses increased by 64% year over year to $6.9 For several years, the #1 Cybercrime type has been Business Email Compromise followed by the #2 of Romance Scam. #3 2021 Losses.

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