Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2022

years in a Russian penal colony for convincing one of his top affiliates to launch a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against a competitor that shut down the ticketing system for the state-owned Aeroflot airline. Inferno Pay, a cryptocurrency and payment API allegedly operated by the ChronoPay CEO.

Banking 231

Banking Marketing DDOS Risk 231

Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2020

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DDOS 101

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2020

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Scams 117

Scams Phishing Advertising Malware 117

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 18, 2022

According to Elliptic , a company that offers risk solutions for cryptoassets, the unknown UniCC administrators have made an estimated $358M USD in cryptocurrency for selling stolen credit card details. The underground market accepts cryptocurrency payments of Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ether, and Dash. A little bit about UniCC.

Marketing 132

Marketing Cryptocurrency Identity Theft DDOS 132

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Going deep into the details, the bank’s IT servers were targeted by a DDoS attack that might have been launched by Anonymous Hacking Group or by a team of pro-Ukrainian hacktivists. Good news is that the bank suffered a temporary downtime, but recovered from the incident via a business continuity plan.

Cyber Attacks 107

Cyber Attacks Banking DDOS Healthcare 107

Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Why MITRE matters to SMBs Apple’s child safety features are coming to a Messages app near you Why software has so many vulnerabilities, with Tanya Janca: Lock and Code S03E09 Watch out for this SMS phish promising a tax refund Rogue ads phishing for cryptocurrency: Are you secure? URGENT BUSINESS PROPOSAL!!!”

Cyber Insurance 78

Cyber Insurance Insurance Cryptocurrency Scams 78

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

Cryptocurrency wallet attacks. People new to cryptocurrency often gravitate to services which take the hassle out of setting everything up. Some folks may feel the above process isn’t as secure as storing their cryptocurrency on standalone devices. Below, we dig into a few of those. Ransomware supply chain triple-threat.

Cryptocurrency 132

Cryptocurrency Backups Phishing Password Management 132

Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

Experts found critical authentication bypass flaw in HPE Edgeline Infrastructure Manager UNC2529, a new sophisticated cybercrime gang that targets U.S. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter, cyber security).

Data breaches 101

Data breaches DDOS VPN Hacking 101

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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Hacking 121

Hacking Advertising Spyware Antivirus 121

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Reacting to the breach clause put forward by Twitter, Musk says that his effort to weed out 20% of fake accounts is to keep the internet clean from fake speeches, cyber scams, blasphemy and online activities conducted with malicious intent.

Accountability 95

Accountability Cybersecurity Scams Media 95

Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

DDoS attacks from rivals are common, so several domains working together keeps things ticking over. We’ve noted the gradual emergence of Bitcoin ATMs in scams previously; here, cryptocurrency ATMs are more popular as a payment method to SSNDOB than other dubious online services.

DDOS 124

DDOS Cryptocurrency Data breaches Scams 124

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2021

From news of a collage selling for almost $70 million at Christie’s auction house to a portrayal of Janet Yellen and Morpheus rapping about cryptocurrency on SNL , the current craze is all about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFT-based Scams. NFT-mania, pronounced nifty , is upon us with little time to prepare. How do NFTs work?

Cryptocurrency 117

Cryptocurrency Marketing Accountability Scams 117

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Group-IB assisted Paxful, an international peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace, in countering web-bot and social engineering attacks. They are a big headache for eCommerce businesses today, with cybercriminals using them to steal money, brute-force user credentials or carry out DDoS attacks.

Cryptocurrency 88

Cryptocurrency Social Engineering eCommerce Engineering 88

Threatpost

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Scam threatens to flood sites using Google’s banner-ad program with bot and junk traffic if owners don’t pay $5K in bitcoin.

Accountability 101

Accountability Scams DDOS Cryptocurrency 101

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2022

The huge interest in cryptocurrency is keeping high the price of crypto accounts. These documents could be used to conduct scams and identity theft. Dark Web Index 2022 also lists malware infections and DDoS attacks. Kraken verified account info is worth 250, while in 2021 the price was $810, while a Cex.io Price USD (2021) Avg.

Accountability 98

Accountability Identity Theft DDOS Cybercrime 98

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT). Cryptocurrency. There was no shortage of discussion surrounding cryptocurrency and its security flaws. The rise of exchange attacks grew, and quick scams reigned.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Ransomware Phishing Cryptocurrency 116

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Gaining control of multiple computers to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against other networks. Hackers demand cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key that allows you to access your data again. How Does Malware Spread? Ransomware.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Advertising Spyware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Another big focus is organizations and users that possess or operate cryptocurrency — cryptoexchanges, cryptowallets and others are among the juicy targets. For instance, somewhat surprisingly, since 2019 vishing (voice phishing, i.e. phone scams) has enjoyed a renaissance. million USD) monthly. Services in demand.

Cybercrime 145

Cybercrime Banking Malware Ransomware 145

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

Exposing a Currently Active Domain Portfolio of Tech Support Scam Domains – An OSINT Analysis. Introducing Astalavista.box.sk’s “Threat Crawler” Project – Earn Cryptocurrency for Catching the Bad Guys – Hardware Version Available. Secret Service Most Wanted Cybercriminals Identified Runs a Black Energy DDoS Botnet – WhoisXML API.

Cybercrime 96

Cybercrime Hacking Scams Ransomware 96

Krebs on Security

APRIL 11, 2022

Online scams that try to separate the unwary from their cryptocurrency are a dime a dozen, but a great many seemingly disparate crypto scam websites tend to rely on the same dodgy infrastructure providers to remain online in the face of massive fraud and abuse complaints from their erstwhile customers. The ark-x2[.]org

Scams 232

Scams Cryptocurrency Media Hacking 232

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

For more information about protecting your organization against deepfakes: “ How to prevent deepfakes in the era of generative AI ” (TechTarget) “ Deepfake scams escalate, hitting more than half of businesses ” (Cybersecurity Dive) “ The AI Threat: Deepfake or Deep Fake? critical infrastructure Boost the integrated cyber defenses of the U.S.

Phishing 49

Phishing Cybersecurity Ransomware Malware 49

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DDoS (denial-of-service attack) – a type of a cyber attack which makes the site user wants to visit unusable by flooding it with malicious traffic. Crypojacking – when a hacker unauthorisedly uses someone’s computing power to mine cryptocurrency.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are another familiar type of attack that can prevent businesses from carrying out operations. Other low-level scams have emerged using SPAM emails claiming to have a cure for the Coronavirus or asking for money or financial information for imparting the so-called medical advice.

Cyber Attacks 78

Cyber Attacks Phishing Backups Ransomware 78

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

CISA adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Hackers target critical flaw CVE-2024-10914 in EOL D-Link NAS Devices China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S.

Cryptocurrency 110

Cryptocurrency Malware Hacking Ransomware 110

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

from Bybit, it is the largest cryptocurrency heist ever Apple removes iCloud encryption in UK following backdoor demand B1acks Stash released 1 Million credit cards U.S. Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Lazarus APT stole $1.5B

Scams 65

Scams Malware Encryption Phishing 65

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cybercriminals continued targeting gamers’ accounts filled with valuable in-game items or giving access to games on several devices, and often used in-game currency to lure victims to participate in their scams. Unfortunately, this ambiguity sets the stage for an anticipated increase in charity-related scams in 2024.

VPN 132

VPN Scams Education Internet 132

SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is particularly notable in the case of Lazarus APT, specifically its attacks against cryptocurrency investors in May. For instance, one recent attack observed in this area was a DDoS attack targeting Israel’s credit card payment system. However, the advent of AI technologies has completely changed this paradigm.

IoT 114

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 114

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In 2025, we anticipate more vishing (voice phishing) and fake IT helpdesk scams targeting English-speaking firms. These could include DDoS attacks, mass email bombings, and data leaks. Ransomware attacks help hacktivists attract attention and damage targets while funding their campaigns through cryptocurrency.

Social Engineering 59

Social Engineering Cybersecurity DDOS Ransomware 59

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In 2025, we anticipate more vishing (voice phishing) and fake IT helpdesk scams targeting English-speaking firms. These could include DDoS attacks, mass email bombings, and data leaks. Ransomware attacks help hacktivists attract attention and damage targets while funding their campaigns through cryptocurrency.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybersecurity DDOS Ransomware 52

Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2021

Source: TechRadar) Cryptocurrency rewards platform Celsius Network disclosed a security breach exposing customer information that led to a phishing attack. Other cybersecurity news: An update to the Covid-19 NHS track and trace mobile app was blocked over privacy and security concerns.

Artificial Intelligence 61

Artificial Intelligence Scams DDOS DNS 61

SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Verdict: Partially fulfilled Evolution and market dynamics of Bitcoin mixers and cleaning services In 2024, there was no significant increase in the number of services advertising cryptocurrency “cleaning” solutions. We also expect to see the emergence of closed forums and an increase in invitation-only access models.

Marketing 104

Marketing Data breaches Cryptocurrency Malware 104

Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

ChatGPT can be trained to identify and mitigate network security threats like DDoS attacks when used in conjunction with other technologies. In addition, OpenAI has safety protocols that explicitly prohibit the use of its models for malware development, fraud (including spam and scams), and invasions of privacy.

Cybersecurity 91

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering Engineering 91

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

WordPress LiteSpeed Cache plugin flaw could allow site takeover Apple iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 Tbps Telegram revealed it shared U.S. user data with law enforcement U.S. User Data to the Cops First Ai-iD Kit toolkit built to empower and educate everyone about deepfakes How Cloudflare auto-mitigated world record 3.8

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Hacking DDOS Ransomware 115

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Casinos of tribal communities are losing millions in Ransomware attacks Threat actors stole $55 million worth of cryptocurrency from bZx DeFi platform Philips Tasy EMR healthcare infomatics solution vulnerable to SQL injection White hat hackers earn over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Austin 2021 A drone was modified to disrupt U.S. Operators made $2.1

Data breaches 117

Data breaches Cryptocurrency Ransomware Hacking 117

BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Other highlights were: more than 60 per cent of affected organisations may have paid ransom demands; while the largest Denial of Service (DDoS) attack ever was launched in Europe last July. Nearly 10 terabytes of data are stolen every month due to ransomware, according to the ENISA threat landscape (ETL) report. Links we liked.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Ransomware Password Management Engineering 52