Hot for Security

APRIL 6, 2021

According to a report on TechCrunch, which published the indictment documents, Heinrich is accused of aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. This data was allegedly sold to Heinrich for a sum in cryptocurrency.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Identity Theft Cryptocurrency 130

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A Ukrainian national, Mark Sokolovsky, has been indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft and extradited to the United States from the Netherlands, the US Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Texas has announced.

Identity Theft 113

Identity Theft Malware Cryptocurrency Phishing 113

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2024

Direct Trading Technologies (DTT) is an international fintech company offering trading platforms for stocks, forex, precious metals, energies, indices, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and cryptocurrencies. The leak poses a variety of risks, expanding from identity theft to takeover and cashing-out accounts of traders.

Technology 138

Technology Identity Theft Backups Passwords 138

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

While Microsoft Defender is free, it lacks several advanced security features available in McAfee, such as identity theft protection, full-service VPN, and comprehensive personal data cleanup. For basic identity needs, McAfee Essential or Premium should be sufficient. year (5 devices) Microsoft 365 Family: $129.99/year

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Antivirus Identity Theft VPN Spyware 67

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2019

The two men also advertised fraud using email accounts created using the stolen credentials on behalf of the victims, mined cryptocurrency and stole money and cryptocurrency through credit card fraud.

Cryptocurrency 111

Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Advertising Accountability 111

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

“Nicholas Truglia, 21, lifted the $1 million from Ross’ two cryptocurrency accounts, according to a felony complaint filed this month in California state court. “ The man has been charged with a total of 21 crimes, including identity theft, fraud, embezzlement, and attempted grand theft.

Cryptocurrency 107

Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Social Engineering Advertising 107

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Man Charged in SIM-Swapping Spree is Key Suspect in Hacker Groups Oktapus, Scattered Spider Data of 750 Million Indian Mobile Subscribers Sold on Hacker Forums Hackers steal $112 million of XRP Ripple cryptocurrency movie2k.to: Ex-operator hands over BTC worth 2 billion euros Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in SIM Swapping Identity (..)

Identity Theft 121

Identity Theft VPN Malware Ransomware 121

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2022

PrivacyAffairs released the Dark Web Index 2022, the document provides the prices for illegal services/products available in the black marketplaces. The document updates the information provided in the Dark Web Index 2022 report. The huge interest in cryptocurrency is keeping high the price of crypto accounts.

Accountability 98

Accountability Identity Theft DDOS Cybercrime 98

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Nulled: 5 million users and identity theft at scale Operating since 2016, Nulled specialized in selling stolen identification documents, hacking tools, and access to compromised accounts. Authorities have placed seizure banners on all affected domains, notifying users that the platforms have been taken down by law enforcement.

Cybercrime 112

Cybercrime Identity Theft Hacking Cryptocurrency 112

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Robinhood is an increasingly popular trading app where you can buy and sell stocks, as well as cryptocurrency. When successful, these phishing scammers can gain access to important accounts such as your email or bank accounts and can result in identity theft, financial loss, or both.". How to spot phishing emails.

Phishing 98

Phishing Social Engineering Scams Identity Theft 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Millions of customers of large businesses have been left vulnerable to identity theft, thanks to a security flaw that exposes their personal data to illicit download. First, the verification process requires customers to take a photo of their ID document. Note that iOS users are affected as much as Android users.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Accountability Data breaches Social Engineering 98

Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2022

Despite this, losses incurred through cryptocurrency aren’t included which could be a deal breaker for many people. The Indian Government has floated the idea of banning cryptocurrency on at least one occasion, but eventually moved to a less aggressive regulatory approach at the end of 2021.

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Backups Cryptocurrency 95

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Transactions on the dark web are typically conducted using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to maintain anonymity. Transactions on the dark web are often carried out with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, which are unregulated and difficult to trace back to the user. Turn on multifactor authentication for all online accounts.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Government Engineering 98

Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

Identity theft also affects around 1.4 These are generally not considered privacy data, but when coupled with an element like your identity document, it becomes private. Apart from these strategies, another great way to keep your data protected is to use an identity theft protection service.

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Data privacy Identity Theft Accountability Banking 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

This involves specifying the credentials, as well as the IBAN and BIC codes that will be used for the ‘swapping’ or spoofing process in the documents. This tactic underscores their commitment to identity theft and the exploitation of unsuspecting individuals through deceptive online means.

Artificial Intelligence 134

Artificial Intelligence Banking Scams Cybercrime 134

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

You are asked in the email to confirm some company details or review a document by clicking on a specific link which further requires you to log in with your official account. It allows you to access the internet anonymously and disguise your actual identity and location, eliminating any chances of identity theft.

Phishing 111

Phishing Accountability Authentication Passwords 111

Identity IQ

JUNE 17, 2024

The Future of Identity Verification: From Blockchain to Biometrics IdentityIQ Identity verification is a security tool that can help protect individuals and organizations from digital threats, identity theft, and more by limiting access only to authorized persons. This is already common practice with cryptocurrency.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Authentication Data breaches Technology 52

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They boasted of stealing a large volume of data, including source code, hard-coded credentials, confidential internal documents, API tokens, and storage buckets, all of which they offered for sale at an undisclosed price. In an attack on Belgian company Medicheck, KillSec published over 50,000 documents online, including stolen patient data.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 88

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They boasted of stealing a large volume of data, including source code, hard-coded credentials, confidential internal documents, API tokens, and storage buckets, all of which they offered for sale at an undisclosed price. In an attack on Belgian company Medicheck, KillSec published over 50,000 documents online, including stolen patient data.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 52

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

PrivacyAffairs released the Dark Web Index 2021, the document provides the prices for illegal services/products available in the black marketplaces. Cryptocurrencies are represented in hacked accounts to trading sites. Monero is the cryptocurrency of choice, instead, and all communications must be PGP encrypted.

Accountability 137

Accountability Marketing Hacking Cryptocurrency 137

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In November 2020, intruders thought to be associated with the Beige Group tricked a GoDaddy employee into installing malicious software, and with that access they were able to redirect the web and email traffic for multiple cryptocurrency trading platforms. Urban’s indictment is currently sealed.

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Cybercrime Accountability Mobile Hacking 320

Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

Stick to reputable and known service providers or retailers, and don’t fall for the too-good-to-be-true deal Distrust unusual payment requests – Scammers will ask you to use an unusual payment method when paying for services.

Scams 116

Scams Identity Theft Banking Phishing 116

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself. The scheme likely aimed at identity theft: the illegal use of others’ personal details for deriving profit.

Phishing 117

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 117

SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Cryptocurrency: don’t mistake scams for real deals One of last year’s most sensational stories was the cryptocurrency game Hamster Kombat. The growing anticipation for the new cryptocurrency’s market launch was frequently exploited by cybercriminals to steal seed phrases from crypto wallets.

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Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics 92