Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

” The government alleges the group monetized its illicit access by deploying ransomware and “ cryptojacking ” tools (using compromised systems to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin). “SonarX served as an easily searchable repository for social media data that previously had been obtained by CHENGDU 404.”

Antivirus 363

Antivirus Hacking Software Government 363

Schneier on Security

MAY 3, 2019

Today, when the ACLU advertises for a staff attorney, paying one-third to one-tenth normal salary, it gets hundreds of applicants. When you broaden the definition of Internet security, many additional areas fall within the intersection of cybersecurity and policy.

Cybersecurity 275

Cybersecurity Technology Government Internet 275

Schneier on Security

MARCH 5, 2019

Today, when the ACLU advertises for a staff attorney, paying one-third to one-tenth normal salary, it gets hundreds of applicants. When you broaden the definition of Internet security, many additional areas fall within the intersection of cybersecurity and policy.

Cybersecurity 265

Cybersecurity Technology Government Internet 265

Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

Targeted advertising E-commerce platforms use AI to display ads relevant to individual users. Example: Scammer: “Invest in this AI-powered cryptocurrency—watch this celebrity testimonial!” Algorithms analyze sensitive data without explicit consent, eroding privacy boundaries. But this is only the tip of the iceberg.

Energy and Utilities 118

Energy and Utilities Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Banking 118

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Rescator, advertising a new batch of cards stolen in a 2014 breach at P.F. Prior to the Target breach, Rescator had mostly sold much smaller batches of stolen card and identity data, and the website allowed cybercriminals to automate the sending of fraudulent wire transfers to money mules based in Lviv, Ukraine. Chang’s.

Cybercrime 287

Cybercrime Accountability Advertising Computers and Electronics 287