Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The man was held in the Netherlands, and he was charged for his alleged role in the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer. The malware is now promoted on English-speaking hacking forums, it works on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The price of the Raccoon service is $200 per month to use.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A suspected leader of the Zeus cybercrime gang, Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov (aka Tank), was arrested by Swiss police. Swiss police last month arrested in Geneva Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov (40), also known as Tank, which is one of the leaders of the JabberZeus cybercrime group. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The AutoIt script does not directly steal the credentials but works in combination with other malware, such as StealC, to extract the information. The malware is distributed via the Amadey loader ( [link] ), which can be spread through phishing e-mails or downloads from compromised sites. 11 and executes them.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2024

SRHS is offering impacted individuals access to credit monitoring services provided by IDX identity theft protection for twelve months at no cost. The company is also providing guidance on preventing identity theft and fraud, including steps to report suspicious incidents and placing fraud alerts or security freezes on credit files.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2023

Juice Jacking: The Latest Cyber Threat to Your Personal Information and Devices IdentityIQ Juice jacking, a new cybercrime trend, is targeting people who charge their phones or tablets at public charging stations. To execute juice jacking, cybercriminals install malware or other malicious software on a public charging station.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2024

Now, victims’ names, Social Security numbers, financial information, and medical information may be in the hands of criminals, putting victims at a greater risk of identity theft and other frauds.” ” reads a press release published by the company. ” concludes the notification. ” concludes the notification.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

Having policies and procedures to secure social media accounts and minimise the potential for incidents can help. Recently, a client with several different social media accounts and a large team of people working on them approached BH Consulting to review its security and policies around them. More than 4.7

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Krebs on Security

JULY 20, 2021

A federal judge in Connecticut today handed down a sentence of time served to spam kingpin Peter “Severa” Levashov , a prolific purveyor of malicious and junk email, and the creator of malware strains that infected millions of Microsoft computers globally. The government argued that under U.S.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The man is currently being held in the Netherlands, he was charged for his alleged role the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer. The malware is now promoted on English-speeaking hacking forums, it works on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The price of the Raccoon service is $200 per month to use.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

We already have robust security processes in place for any account access changes, which will require you to confirm your identity using either Biometrics or Two Factor Authentication.” “It is important to note that our systems are secure. ” continues the notice.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In 2003, customers with eBay and PayPal were hit with phishing emails requesting them to update account information, leading customers to give out log-in information. Cybercriminals send fraudulent messages in bulk that make false promises: you’ve won money, qualified for a refund, or your account is delinquent, and action is required.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Below are the recommendations included in the notice of Data Security Incident published by the company: You should always remain vigilant for incidents of fraud and identity theft by reviewing credit card account statements and by monitoring your credit report for suspicious or unusual activity. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security measures ensure this data is safeguarded against breaches, fraud, hacking, and other forms of cybercrime. This may include funds being stolen directly from accounts, costs related to system downtime, or the hefty price of repairing damaged systems.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2022

Credit card details related to an account balance of up to 5,000 has an average price of $120, which is exactly 50% of the price for the same item observed in 2021. The huge interest in cryptocurrency is keeping high the price of crypto accounts. Kraken verified account info is worth 250, while in 2021 the price was $810, while a Cex.io

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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. The company did not share details about the attack or its scope, but a few weeks later the Akira ransomware group claimed to have stolen 100 GB of information from the company.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has released its annual report, the 2020 Internet Crime Report , which includes data from 791,790 complaints of suspected cybercrimes. In 2020, the IC3 received 19,369 Business Email Compromise (BEC)/Email Account Compromise (EAC) complaints, these crimes caused $1.8 billion in losses.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the digital age, having a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is now just as crucial to organizational success as accounting, sales, marketing and other core business functions. In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US. The network.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

“He is charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and multiple counts of wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. and could be sentenced to up to 60 years in prison.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 16, 2023

The operation included the court-authorized seizure by German authorities of two domains, a GitHub account belonging to ChipMixer, and more than $46 million in cryptocurrency. The mixer was recently shut down by a coalition of law enforcement agencies across Europe and the U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But the dark web is also associated with illegal activities including the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and illegal pornography, hacking and cybercrime, terrorism, and the sale of stolen data or personal information. You could become the victim of financial fraud, employment identity scams, tax identity theft, and more.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

On its website PharMerica says: “At this point, PharMerica is not aware of any fraud or identity theft to any individual as a result of this incident, but is nonetheless notifying potentially affected individuals to provide them with more information and resources. Take your time. Prevent intrusions. Detect intrusions.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to research from the FBI and FTC, cybercrimes against older adults cost more than $650 million in losses each year. On top of that, older adults tend to have more significant financial funds like retirement accounts, making them an ideal target for cybercriminals. . Teach Your Grandparents How to Report Cybercrimes .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2019

The malware was developed to steal credentials, financial data, personal information, then the crooks offered them on the dark web marketplaces. The crooks used malicious emails purporting to be legitimate from such entities as Western Union, Norton AntiVirus and the IRS to spread the malware. ” continues the DoJ.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Nikulin first breached LinkedIn between March 3 and March 4, 2012, the hacker first infected an employee’s laptop with malware then used the employee’s VPN to access LinkedIn’s internal network. The data stolen by Nikulin were available on the cybercrime underground between 2015 and 2016, they were offered for sale by multiple traders. .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The company told them that threat actors gained access to full names, residence addresses, contract information, lease-purchase details, and IBAN (International Bank Account Number). Leaked sample data includes financial documents, invoices, hashed account passwords, passport scans, and more.

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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. It goes deeper. Turn the auto-updates on.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The company recommends impacted individuals to remain vigilant and monitor their bank account activity. “In addition, we are offering identity theft protection services through IDX, a data breach and recovery services expert. . ” continues the notice.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

According to our records, deferred compensation plan information may have included your first and last name, address, business email address, date of birth, Social Security number, and other account information.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Compromised data include names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, bank account numbers, credit cards, passwords, license plates, citizen service numbers or passport data. The group demanded a Bitcoin payment from the affected companies and threatened to publish the stolen information online or destroy their infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 25, 2021

The availability of COVID-19 patient data in the cybercrime underground was spotted by the RTL Nieuws reporter Daniel Verlaan. The cybercrime team of the Central Netherlands police immediately started an investigation. Some accounts offer to look up the details of a specific person. The police immediately tracked them down. .

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

As a result, vulnerability to cybercrime is a serious concern. Connecting to a fake hotspot may unknowingly give criminals access to your personal information, including passwords, bank account information, and other sensitive data. Criminals can use this information to commit identity theft or fraud.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Unlike other generations whose privacy fears are deeply entangled with concerns of traditional cybercrimes like identity and credit card theft, Gen Z worries most about the exposure of their private information because of the chance of harassment, bullying, and lost friendships.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Phishing is a cybercrime where criminals masquerade as legitimate institutions to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information. Time Sensitive Phishing emails often create a sense of urgency, pressuring recipients to take immediate action like updating their account or verifying information. What is Phishing?

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime reached an astounding $8.44 1 Use Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Software When you use the internet, your computer can become a target for harmful programs. These programs, known as malware , can hurt your computer, take your personal info, and even lock your files until you pay a ransom.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). The act also covers various forms of cybercrime, including malware distribution and data theft.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hackers may also access webcams to perform other types of cybercrime, such as identity theft, fraud, or extortion. Check the source: Exercise caution when downloading files from sites that cannot be relied upon, like torrenting sites, since the downloaded files can be infected with malware.

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