Joseph Steinberg

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Of course, the occurrence of suspected cybercriminal activity during a session for business leaders about cybersecurity, and the fact that even attendees of such an event likely fell prey to the scam, only underscores how problematic cybercrime has already become, and how badly we need to improve in our fight against it.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 9, 2022

When it comes to cybercrimes, state and local law enforcement officials are rarely a match for cybercriminals; Tenafly’s police chief himself admitted that handling the investigation of the ransomware attack is “way above our capabilities.”

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cybercrime-related civil lawsuits and criminal prosecutions are, of course, highly dependent on complex technical details — complicating the task of judges and juries in their quest to deliver justice. .”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Hackers stole millions of dollars from Uganda Central Bank International Press Newsletter Cybercrime INTERPOL financial crime operation makes record 5,500 arrests, seizures worth over USD 400 million Hackers Stole $1.49

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The Italian Cnaipic (National Cybercrime Center for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure) of the Postal Police is investigating the cyberattacks and is helping victims into mitigating the offensive. The DDoS attacks against the websites of Malpensa and Milan-Linate airports began this morning. .

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 3, 2023

Rare government, industry alignment on AI threats means we have an opportunity to make rapid strides to improve cybersecurity and slip the hold cybercriminals have on us.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

With cybercriminals using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to create more convincing fraudulent messages, the FBIs message is simple and uncompromising: Do not click on anything. AI-Enhanced Cyberthreats Recent intelligence indicates that the sophistication of Gmail phishing campaigns has reached new heights.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2023

AI's role in cybersecurity In an increasingly digital world, AI can help companies combat cybercrime. The benefits of AI in cybersecurity Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) can boost the speed and effectiveness of cybersecurity. The post Is Artificial Intelligence Making People More Secure?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And yet, if artificial intelligence achieves what is called an agentic model in 2025, novel and boundless attacks could be within reach, as AI tools take on the roles of agents that independently discover vulnerabilities, steal logins, and pry into accounts. That could change in 2025.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Synacor Zimbra Collaboration flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog China-linked group Salt Typhoon hacked US broadband providers and breached wiretap systems Google Pixel 9 supports new security features to mitigate baseband attacks International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracies Involving (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The Biden administration announced it will work with 30 countries, including NATO allies and G7 partners, to curb global cybercrime. President Joe Biden announced that the US will work with 30 countries to curb cybercrime and dismantle ransomware gangs that are targeting organizations worldwide. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cybercrime 117

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Known for offering keen insights and unique perspectives on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and the potential impacts of technological developments on human society, Steinberg amassed millions of readers as a regular columnist for Forbes and Inc.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 9, 2024

There’s a new report on how criminals are using generative AI tools: Key Takeaways: Adoption rates of AI technologies among criminals lag behind the rates of their industry counterparts because of the evolving nature of cybercrime. Instead, they are jailbreaking existing ones.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Cybersecurity experts are discussing a new trend in the cybercrime community called phishing-as-a-service. Popular examples include artificial intelligence-as-a-service (AIaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play an increasingly important role on both sides, as threat actors use malicious AI and enterprises employ the technology to proactively find and preemptively eliminate threats. The post Three cybercrime technology trends to watch in 2023 appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Webroot

JANUARY 13, 2025

They are part of well-funded by rogue nations, highly organized operations using advanced techniques, automation, and artificial intelligence to breach systems faster than ever. Cybercrime costs are skyrocketing: Global cybercrime damages are expected to hit $10.5

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 8, 2022

The post Vladimir Putin’s Thank You Letter To Pro-Ukraine Hackers appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity Expert Witness, Privacy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor. Thank you for putting your own governments in such a bind. Thank you again, V Putin.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

CISA adds Apple, Oracle Agile PLM bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog More than 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls hacked exploiting recently patched zero-days Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang Threat actor (..)

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

The inherent complexity of the supply chain for modern technology is a reason why so many cybercrime attempts have been successful. This artificial intelligence-driven, chip-scale innovation offers multiple and hierarchical trust relationships for complex ownership structures and transitions.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 23, 2025

Researchers from Abnormal Security discovered an advert for the chatbot on a cybercrime forum and tested its capabilities by asking it to create a DocuSign phishing email.

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The Hacker News

JULY 15, 2023

With generative artificial intelligence (AI) becoming all the rage these days, it's perhaps not surprising that the technology has been repurposed by malicious actors to their own advantage, enabling avenues for accelerated cybercrime.

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Joseph Steinberg

JUNE 1, 2021

The post Cybercriminals Are Impersonating Meal-Kit Services In Order To Steal Money And Personal Information appeared first on Joseph Steinberg: CyberSecurity, Privacy, & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor.

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The Hacker News

JULY 26, 2023

Following the footsteps of WormGPT, threat actors are advertising yet another cybercrime generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool dubbed FraudGPT on various dark web marketplaces and Telegram channels. Netenrich security researcher Rakesh Krishnan

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2022

With the increase in cybercrime, there’s no denying that organizations need more than just human intervention to mitigate risks. Due to these challenges, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are becoming the main […]. For that reason, cybersecurity has become an integral part of every business plan.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

Authorities recovered $31 Million Related to 2021 Uranium Finance cyber heist Serbian student activists phone hacked using Cellebrite zero-day exploit Qilin ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the Lee Enterprises attack Meta fired 20 employees for leaking information, more firings expected International Press Newsletter Cybercrime U.S.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The security firm CrowdStrike dubbed the group “ Scattered Spider ,” a recognition that the MGM hackers came from different hacker cliques scattered across an ocean of Telegram and Discord servers dedicated to financially-oriented cybercrime. ” Beige members were implicated in two stories published here in 2020.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 26, 2023

As the threat of cybercrime grows with each passing year, cybersecurity must begin utilizing artificial intelligence tools to better combat digital threats. AI breakthrough The newest breakthrough in artificial intelligence technology is machine learning and generative AI.

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2023

The WormGPT case: How Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the capabilities of cybercriminals and allows them to launch sophisticated attacks. Researchers from SlashNext warn of the dangers related to a new generative AI cybercrime tool dubbed WormGPT. ” reads the post published by Slashnext.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

Stealthy Credit Card Skimmer Targets WordPress Checkout Pages via Database Injection Ransomware on ESXi: The mechanization of virtualized attacks FunkSec Alleged Top Ransomware Group Powered by AI Abusing AWS Native Services: Ransomware Encrypting S3 Buckets with SSE-C Malicious PyPI Package pycord-self Targets Discord Developers with Token Theft (..)

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 19, 2020

I get asked why we can’t stop cybercrime with all the new technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning that can detect in real-time new cyber threats. As I think about this, I always go back to the human factor and the fact that physical crime still hasn’t been wiped out.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 20, 2023

The substantial rise in cybercrime in the past few years has generated a tremendous market for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cybersecurity products. The global AI market totaled $428 billion in 2022 and is expected to surge to more than $2 trillion by 2030, according to Fortune Business Insights.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly the fuel that powers modern business and society. Intelligent algorithms make real-time decisions that affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people today. And data is in high demand on the cybercrime underground. They keep us safe, healthy, and entertained.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2025

Gmail For Exfiltration: Malicious npm Packages Target Solana Private Keys and Drain Victims’ Wallets Threat Bulletin: Weaponized Software Targets Chinese-Speaking Organizations Mass Campaign of Murdoc Botnet Mirai: A New Variant of Corona Mirai Sophos MDR tracks two ransomware campaigns using email bombing, Microsoft Teams vishing The J-Magic (..)

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Here are the top 10 trends to watch out for in 2025: Rise of AI-Driven Cyberattacks Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sophisticated attack methods. Increased Collaboration Between Nations Cybercrime transcends borders, requiring global collaboration.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. Financial fraud With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), financial fraud tactics are growing more sophisticated, and sadly, they often target older people.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2022

The good news is, artificial intelligence is here and is showing great promise to deliver what the market needs, that is, pre-emptive and proactive threat detection. Such a co-processor would be positioned to act as a security watchguard for the entire system and provide a pre-emptive measure to fight cybercrime.

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Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2024

elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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