Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Energy and Utilities 
Security Affairs
AUGUST 16, 2023
A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. “Beginning in May 2023, Cofense has observed a large phishing campaign utilizing QR codes targeting the Microsoft credentials of users from a wide array of industries.” ” continues the report.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side. The economic downturn (caused by energy prices, inflation, sanctions, etc.) In 2023, we might see a slight decline in ransomware attacks, reflecting the slowdown of the cryptocurrency markets.
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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.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. Energy and utility companies have been some of the most high-profile cyber attacks in recent memory, such as the May 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack or the Delta-owned Monroe Energy attack in November 2021. In 2021 alone, IC3 received 847,376 complaints which amounted to $6.9
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.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
This is particularly notable in the case of Lazarus APT, specifically its attacks against cryptocurrency investors in May. In general, we’ve observed hacktivists in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict become more skilled and more focused on attacking large organizations such as government, manufacturing and energy entities.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
APT targeting turns toward satellite technologies, producers and operators The only known case of an attack utilizing satellite technologies that happened in recent years was the KA-SAT network hack of 2022. The next WannaCry Fortunately for us, a new cyber epidemic did not happen. Verdict: prediction not fulfilled ❌ 4.
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