Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2021

Crooks have stolen more than $19 million in cryptocurrency assets from Cream Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. Threat actors have stolen more than $19 million in cryptocurrency assets from Cream Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. It promises earnings to users who are passively holding ETH or wBTC.

Cryptocurrency 135

Cryptocurrency Hacking Financial Services Marketing 135

Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

This is what we covered in part one of this Threat Trends release on DNS Security, using data from Cisco Umbrella , our cloud-native security service. For example, those in the financial services industry may see more activity around information stealers; others in manufacturing may be more likely to encounter ransomware.

DNS 143

DNS Financial Services Manufacturing Healthcare 143

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The trojan allows to hijack users’ mobile devices and steal funds from online banking and cryptocurrency accounts. Once the banking Trojan is installed on the victim’s device, threat actors can steal sensitive banking information through the abuse of Accessibility Services (i.e. ” concludes the report.

Banking 144

Banking Mobile Social Engineering Malware 144

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Verizons Data Breach Investigations Report showed that 74% of security breaches involve a human element, with system administrators and developers accounting for most of these errors. Attackers are becoming more organized, with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations providing easy access to malicious tools for even novice cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Insurance Cyber Insurance Technology 98

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

For the purposes of this report, “financial malware” refers to malicious software targeting entities within the financial services sector, including online banking, payment systems, e-money services, online stores and cryptocurrency services. financial services company, Wells Fargo.

Banking 141

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 141

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The calls and messages raised purported concerns about unauthorized transactions or other suspicious activity in the recipients’ checking or cryptocurrency accounts. . “We are aware that several individuals recently received phone calls or voicemail messages that appeared to be from an SEC phone number. ” reads the alert.

Financial Services 109

Financial Services Government Cryptocurrency Education 109

Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2023

Within those complaints, cryptocurrency investment fraud rose from $907 million in 2021 to $2.57 There are a number of different methods that cryptocurrency investment fraudsters deploy: Liquidity mining. Hacked social media accounts. At some point the conversation will drift to topics like investments and/or cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency 85

Cryptocurrency Scams Media Social Engineering 85

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

According to the researchers, SharkBot demonstrates: “…how mobile malwares are quickly finding new ways to perform fraud, trying to bypass behavioural detection countermeasures put in place by multiple banks and financial services during the last years.” ” Type and source of the infection.

Banking 133

Banking Financial Services Encryption Malware 133

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In a security blog about Octo Tempest Microsoft states: “Octo Tempest monetized their intrusions in 2022 by selling SIM swaps to other criminals and performing account takeovers of high-net-worth individuals to steal their cryptocurrency.”

Social Engineering 122

Social Engineering Engineering Ransomware Backups 122

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

And the targets in this case are widespread: banks, ATMs, cryptocurrency exchanges, online casinos, movie studios such as Sony Pictures, and theater chains such as AMC. million from an Indonesian cryptocurrency company in September 2018; and $11.8 million from an Indonesian cryptocurrency company in September 2018; and $11.8

Hacking 109

Hacking Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Banking 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. By using the services, cybercriminals can gain access to victims’ accounts to steal money.

Authentication 113

Authentication Social Engineering Phishing Banking 113

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Hacktivists hacked an Irish water utility and interrupted the water supply 5Ghoul flaws impact hundreds of 5G devices with Qualcomm, MediaTek chips Norton Healthcare disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack Bypassing major EDRs using Pool Party process injection techniques Founder of Bitzlato exchange has pleaded for unlicensed money transmitting (..)

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Data breaches Hacking Financial Services 126

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2019

“On December 13, 2018, we observed another large ServHelper “downloader” campaign targeting retail and financial services customers.” ” The attacks leveraging the two malware were not targeted in nature attackers aimed at financial services organizations worldwide. . The support for “.bit” bit, arepos[.]bit).null.

Malware 111

Malware Financial Services DNS Retail 111

Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2023

In December 2022, South Korea’s spy agency, the National Intelligence Service, estimated that North Korea-linked threat actors have stolen an estimated 1.5 billion) in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets in the past five years. billion (2 trillion won) worth of cryptocurrency from multiple exchanges during the past five years.

Government 98

Government Cryptocurrency Media Technology 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

The first news that is trending is associated with financial service provider PayPal. According to the official statement from the company, the leak took place on January 11th,2023 through a tool exploit related to Mailchimp Customer Support and Account Administration.

Cyber Attacks 106

Cyber Attacks Social Engineering Financial Services Encryption 106

Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

Frappo” was initially designed to be an anonymous cryptocurrency wallet based on a fork of Metamask and is completely anonymous, it doesn’t require a threat actor to register an account. Detailed analysis of the Phishing-As-A-Service Frappo is available here: [link].

Phishing 102

Phishing Banking Retail Financial Services 102

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2024

In wider action coordinated by Europol, two LockBit actors have been arrested this morning in Poland and Ukraine, over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group have been frozen.” “The technical infiltration and disruption is only the beginning of a series of actions against LockBit and their affiliates.

Energy and Utilities 137

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Encryption Financial Services 137

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This includes the evolution from physical currency and checks to digital payment methods such as credit and debit cards, as well as the emergence of newer technologies like mobile payments and cryptocurrencies. Overall, CBDCs as a new type of digital currency are not volatile like cryptocurrencies.

Banking 71

Banking Cryptocurrency Financial Services Accountability 71

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In wider action coordinated by Europol, two LockBit actors have been arrested this morning in Poland and Ukraine, over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group have been frozen.” “The technical infiltration and disruption is only the beginning of a series of actions against LockBit and their affiliates.

Energy and Utilities 133

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Financial Services 133

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

To prevent this, businesses needs to ask Admin that handles creating and deleting Slack user accounts. That individual must know exactly when to on-board and off-board slack user and guest accounts. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies. Third Party Apps. Third Party Apps.

Encryption 106

Encryption Small Business Risk Financial Services 106

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Other top 4 targeted industries include Manufacturing, Insurance, Technology, and Financial Services seeing 15%, 9%, 7%, and 6% of the campaign traffic respectively.” com (Cloudflare’s Web3 services). The content of the message attempt to trick the recipient into scanning the code to verify their account.

Phishing 98

Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 98

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In wider action coordinated by Europol, two LockBit actors have been arrested this morning in Poland and Ukraine, over 200 cryptocurrency accounts linked to the group have been frozen.” . “The technical infiltration and disruption is only the beginning of a series of actions against LockBit and their affiliates.

Energy and Utilities 133

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Financial Services 133

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cybersecurity professionals have long been discussing the role of cryptocurrency in the rise of ransomware attacks. Department of the Treasury announced a number of actions on Tuesday to strike down cryptocurrency transactions related to ransom laundering. But it looks like the U.S. is now taking steps towards changing this.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks Government 90

SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

The research will cover such innovations of interest as P2P payments, mobile payments, digital wallets and central bank digital currencies – nationally sponsored cryptocurrencies that, unlike Bitcoin or Monero, would serve as a legitimate substitute for a country’s official currency.

Financial Services 71

Financial Services Banking Media Identity Theft 71

SC Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

By some accounts, ransomware attacks increased nearly 150% in the past year, and insurance claims and costs of payments skyrocketed after having already jumped approximately 230% between 2018-19. Extortion payment policy reform: Cryptocurrency has fueled the growth of ransomware.

Insurance 113

Insurance Cyber Insurance Ransomware InfoSec 113

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

In this research, by financial malware we mean several types of malevolent software. Firstly, we identify as financial the malware targeting users of financial services such as online banking, payment systems, e-money services, e-shops, and cryptocurrency services. Banking malware for PC.

Banking 145

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 145

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The majority of the identified fraudulent projects were related to financial services (FIs), oil & gas, renewable energy, EV batteries, electric vehicles, healthcare, semiconductors, and world-recognized investment corporations and funds with a global presence.

Scams 98

Scams Mobile Marketing Banking 98

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Restoration is offered in exchange for a ransom, usually in cryptocurrencies. With the rise of the digital economy, e-wallets, cryptocurrencies, and digital assets, the way the world does business has transformed. Capital markets, insurance, financial services, and banking are now online.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Malware Firewall 145

Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Financial Times Macquarie Bank: The FCA imposed a 13 million fine on Macquarie Bank after a trader in its London branch recorded over 400 fictitious trades to conceal losses. The trader has been banned from the financial services industry. million for failing to adhere to money-laundering regulations.

Banking 52

Banking Cryptocurrency Financial Services Risk 52

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Large businesses appear to be affected, including FxPro Direct App – a trading platform with over five million installs on Google Play alone – and Europcar, a vehicle rental service with over one million installs on Google Play. Onfido, a London-based company, offers photo-based IDV services for businesses.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Accountability Data breaches Social Engineering 98

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

How do you stop a half billion dollars in cryptocurrency from being stolen? There are a lot of public chains, and there are alot of cryptocurrencies. And, bridging across cryptocurrencies, that sometimes exposes a lot of vulnerabilities. In other words, these cryptocurrencies were essentially stolen. million dollars.

Hacking 52

Hacking Cryptocurrency Accountability Banking 52

NetSpi Executives

MAY 30, 2024

Read the press release: NetSPI Achieves Prestigious CBEST Accreditation, Solidifying Its Position as a Trusted Leader in Financial Services Security Testing 3. Do all financial services businesses fall under the remit of DORA? Twenty key types of businesses fall under the financial services umbrella.

Penetration Testing 45

Penetration Testing Financial Services Risk Technology 45

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

For access to the decryption key, the victim must make prompt payment, often in cryptocurrency shielding the attacker’s identity. Enterprise ransomware accounts for 81% of total infections, and by market segment, 62% are small to medium-sized businesses ( Symantec ). Attackers will inform the victim that their data is encrypted.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Verizons Data Breach Investigations Report showed that 74% of security breaches involve a human element, with system administrators and developers accounting for most of these errors. Attackers are becoming more organized, with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations providing easy access to malicious tools for even novice cybercriminals.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Insurance Cyber Insurance Risk 52

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Collectively, they accounted for 77% of the quarter’s malware infections. The industry sector that ransomware groups hit the hardest was construction, followed by hospitals and healthcare, and by IT services and consulting. Financial services and law offices rounded out the top five.

Phishing 49

Phishing Cybersecurity Ransomware Malware 49

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Victims pay ransomware adversaries for decryption keys through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Attempt access to file and SQL servers with privileged accounts. Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. Increasingly, they also threaten to leak stolen data. How does ransomware fuel criminal activity?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

ACRStealer is capable of: Identifying which antivirus solution is on a device Stealing crypto wallets and login credentials Stealing browser information Harvesting File Transfer Protocol (FTP) credentials Reading all text files With that kind of information, cybercriminals can go after your cryptocurrency and other funds. ID-number}.

Identity Theft 100

Identity Theft Malware Financial Services Antivirus 100