Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Windows and Qualcomm bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Three new Ivanti CSA zero-day actively exploited in attacks Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Cryptocurrency Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime 116

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

Cryptocurrency 109

Cryptocurrency Hacking Phishing Cyber Attacks 109

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

They can also steal personal data, banking details, cryptocurrency info, emails, and passwords by scraping the files the users upload. The FBI Denver Field Office advises staying cautious online, being aware of potential risks, and keeping antivirus software updated to scan files before opening them. The FBI urges reporting to IC3.gov.

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Malware Scams Identity Theft Antivirus 116

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

The bold author of a new cryptocurrency stealer, dubbed WeSteal, is promising its customers a leading way to make money in 2021. According to Palo Alto Networks, the author of WeSteal, that goes online as “ComplexCodes,” started advertising the cryptocurrency stealer on underground forums in mid-February 2021.

Cryptocurrency 116

Cryptocurrency Malware Advertising System Administration 116

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

Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Ransomware Cryptocurrency 117

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A California man accused of failing to pay taxes on tens of millions of dollars allegedly earned from cybercrime also paid local police officers hundreds of thousands of dollars to help him extort, intimidate and silence rivals and former business partners, the government alleges. cryptocurrency holdings online. attorney general.

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Cryptocurrency Government Internet Internet 313

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. 12 blog post , the attackers used their access to Mailchimp employee accounts to steal data from 214 customers involved in cryptocurrency and finance. 9, 2024, U.S.

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Social Engineering Mobile Passwords Cybercrime 357

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2022

Earlier this month, the administrator of the cybercrime forum Breached received a cease-and-desist letter from a cybersecurity firm. “The set of information referred to is inaccurate and outdated, and does not put our users and customers at risk.” ” That statement may be 100 percent true.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

I expect a new wave of ransomware operators that use cryptocurrency to avoid tracking, remotely-located operations to avoid extradition and arrest, and the hardening of operational security to avoid infrastructure take down. Reconstituted hacker rings. There will be new methods of operation to avoid arrest and infrastructure takedown.

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CISO Ransomware Risk Authentication 262

Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2020

Ukrainian authorities arrested the members of a cybercrime gang who ran 20 cryptocurrency exchanges involved in money laundering. Police in Ukraine announced the arrest of the members of a cybercrime gang composed of three individuals who ran 20 cryptocurrency exchanges used in money laundering activities.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Cybercrime Digital transformation 140

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Some info stealers dont even require an additional stepthey can take cryptocurrency directly from a victims online accounts. But in the world of cybercrime, malware features only mean so much. Another important piece of cybercrime is getting malware onto a device to begin with. They are wildly adaptable.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 19, 2023

While cryptocurrencies have been celebrated for their potential to revolutionize finance, their anonymous nature has also been exploited for illicit activities. From drug dealing and arms trafficking to funding terrorism, black market activities have thrived under the cloak of cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity.

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Cryptocurrency Technology Banking Cybercrime 101

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Conclusion: cybersecurity and cybercrime have matured.

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Cybercrime Banking Malware Ransomware 145

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

On February 21, 2025, the cryptocurrency world was rocked by the largest crypto heist in history. billion theft from Bybit is set to drastically reshape the cryptocurrency sector, most likely leading to a new era of regulatory scrutiny and security practices. billion in crypto assets.

Hacking 81

Hacking Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Malware 81

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

Security consulting giant Kroll disclosed today that a SIM-swapping attack against one of its employees led to the theft of user information for multiple cryptocurrency platforms that are relying on Kroll services in their ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The average cost to SIM swap any T-Mobile phone number was approximately $1,500.

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Mobile Cyber Risk Data breaches Cryptocurrency 235

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

“They discovered the victims all had something else in common: Each had at one point stored their cryptocurrency seed phrase the secret code that lets anyone gain access to your cryptocurrency holdings in the Secure Notes area of their LastPass account prior to the 2022 breaches at the company. ” reported KrebsOnSecurity.

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Password Management Cryptocurrency Passwords Data breaches 84

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Tor Project removed several relays that were used as part of a cryptocurrency scheme and represented a threat to the users. The Tor Project announced the removal of multiple network relays that were involved in a cryptocurrency scheme. ” reads the announcement published by the Tor Project.

Cryptocurrency 103

Cryptocurrency Risk Internet Internet 103

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Group-IB and Swiss insurance broker ASPIS that owns CryptoIns project, have developed the world’s first scoring model for assessing cryptocurrency exchanges. Based on the risk score, CryptoIns experts have calculated insurance rates for cryptocurrency exchange users who can now insure their accounts against cyber threats.

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Insurance Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Marketing 95

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Japanese cryptocurrency platform DMM Bitcoin is closing its operations just six months after a $300 million cyber heist. DMM Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, operated by DMM Group, a large Japanese e-commerce and entertainment conglomerate. Bitcoin (BTC), approximately $304 million (48.2

Cryptocurrency 62

Cryptocurrency Financial Services Accountability Hacking 62

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause a massive wave of poverty, and that invariably translates into more people resorting to crime, including cybercrime. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. Cracking down hard on the cybercrime world.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware Cybercrime 141

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Last year saw a 110% rise in cybercrime in the lead up to Valentine's Day. Use secure payment methods Avoid wire transfers, prepaid gift cards, or cryptocurrency for online purchases for Valentine's Day. Attachments within e-cards can also be used to deliver malware, even if they appear to be simple image files.

Scams 72

Scams Cybercrime Social Engineering Phishing 72

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2023

North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus has laundered $900 million worth of cryptocurrency, Elliptic researchers reported. North Korea-linked Lazarus Group laundered $900 Million in cryptocurrency between July 2022 and July 2023. ” reads the report published by Elliptic. ” reads the report published by Elliptic.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Scams Hacking 140

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2025

CISA adds Advantive VeraCore and Ivanti EPM flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Cybersecurity Challenges in Cross-Border Data Transfers and Regulatory Compliance Strategies Elon Musk blames a massive cyberattack for the X outages Experts warn of mass exploitation of critical PHP flaw CVE-2024-4577 RansomHouse gang claims the hack of (..)

Spyware 72

Spyware Cybercrime Ransomware IoT 72

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Now, researchers at Volexity have analyzed a new campaign that is likely targeting cryptocurrency users and organizations with a variant of the AppleJeus malware by using malicious Microsoft Office documents. One of the group's preferred tactics is to use trojanized cryptocurrency related apps, like AppleJeus. Lazarus Group.

Cryptocurrency 90

Cryptocurrency Malware Scams Cybercrime 90

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 2, 2022

Current threat actor activity is incentivized by a broad attack surface represented through high volumes of users and systems, and high potential profits represented through the variety of cryptocurrency offerings. It is easy to detect and block things like malicious cryptocurrency apps or crypto-phishing websites.

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Government Risk 98

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2024

Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and expensive forms of cybercrime. This revolutionized the cybercrime landscape, making it easier for people with minimal technical skills to commit ransomware attacks.

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Ransomware Cryptocurrency Insurance Cybercrime 141

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 9, 2022

When we think of cybercrime and how to defend against it, we often think of ways to improve our overall security posture and limit risk, which makes sense. So, what are other ways to limit cybercrime? So, what are other ways to limit cybercrime? Stop the initial entry and you've got nothing to worry about.

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Risk Government 98

Hot for Security

MARCH 1, 2021

UK’s national reporting center for fraud and cybercrime (Action Fraud) is warning citizens to watch out for travel-related fraud following the government’s announcement last week that it would lift travel restrictions. If the person or agent insists that you give these details or risk forfeiting your spot, it’s a scam.

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Scams Cybercrime Advertising Cryptocurrency 98

Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2022

The Exfiltration Phase of The Kill Chain of a Cryptocurrency-Based Attack Provides the Greatest Opportunity to Identify Cybercriminals. Cryptocurrency gained through illicit means is less useable than other assets due to the way cryptocurrency systems currently do not fully protect owner identity and allow for only limited liquidity.

Cryptocurrency 59

Cryptocurrency Risk Marketing Architecture 59

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

and international sanctions, particularly by exploiting cryptocurrency. Zhdanova utilized entities lacking Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) controls, such as the OFAC-designated Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex Europe OU, to facilitate cross-border transactions.

Cryptocurrency 108

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Cybercrime Government 108

Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2025

CISA adds Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Threat actors breached the Argentinas airport security police (PSA) payroll Moxa router flaws pose serious risks to industrial environmets US adds Tencent to the list of companies supporting Chinese military Eagerbee backdoor targets govt entities (..)

Data breaches 60

Data breaches Phishing Social Engineering Engineering 60

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

The cybercrime marketplace also continued to get more robust while the barrier to entry for malicious actors continued to drop. This has created a perfect breeding ground for aspiring cybercriminals and organized cybercrime groups that support newcomers with venture capitalist-style funding. Cryptocurrency.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Ransomware Phishing Cryptocurrency 116

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Akira ransomware targets Finnish organizations GitLab fixed a critical zero-click account hijacking flaw Juniper Networks fixed a critical RCE bug in its firewalls and switches Vast Voter Data Leaks Cast Shadow Over Indonesia ’s 2024 Presidential Election Researchers created a PoC for Apache OFBiz flaw CVE-2023-51467 Team Liquid’s wiki leak exposes (..)

VPN 131

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 131

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2021

The members of the Clop ransomware gang that were recently arrested in Ukraine laundered over $500M for several cybercrime groups. The funds were laundered investing in multiple forms of cybercrimes. ” reads the post published by Binance.

Cybercrime 104

Cybercrime Ransomware Cyber Attacks Cryptocurrency 104

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Persistent ransomware threats, increasing risk to critical infrastructure, state-sponsored activity, more bad actors, and new, disruptive technologies are the five cyber threat narratives noted in the National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 recently released by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. Critical infrastructure at risk.

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Cyber threats Consumer Services Technology Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2024

Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical flaw in the Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server in cryptocurrency mining campaigns. A second threat actor used a shell script to execute cryptocurrency mining activities across all accessible endpoints in the customer environment using Secure Shell (SSH).

Cryptocurrency 136

Cryptocurrency Risk Hacking Cybercrime 136

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Of course, we’re interested from a cybercrime point of view. Cybercrime. Cybercrime in this report includes the creation and spread of malware, hacking to steal sensitive personal or industry data, denial of service attacks to cause financial and/or reputational damage, and other criminal activities. So let’s dig in.

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Cybercrime Encryption Cryptocurrency Advertising 111