Cryptocurrency Energy and Utilities Social Engineering 
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Tools involved digital media, encrypted communication, cryptocurrency, and secret data handoffs. According to emails we have viewed, the suspect, in this case, was selling a variety of restricted military intelligence with the goal of making $5 million in cryptocurrency. This is to say, he knows things most of us do not.
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.
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SecureList
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The malware utilizes cloud resources for its C2 (command and control) servers, which it accesses via APIs using authentication tokens. Interestingly, Twelve shares infrastructure, utilities and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) with the DARKSTAR ransomware group (formerly known as Shadow or COMET).
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. Social Tactics.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
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. We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side.
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
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. By getting the user’s secret phrase, cybercriminals could get access to their cryptocurrency balance. Payout notices could arrive by mail, email, or as a text message.
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