Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

4 it became aware of unauthorized access to information related to a limited number of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. On that last date, Twilio disclosed that on Aug. ” On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug. In an Aug.

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Mobile Phishing Authentication Accountability 337

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Once hijacked a SIM, the attackers can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts. The criminals could hijack social media accounts and bypass 2FA services based on SMS used by online services, including financial ones. .

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Mobile Data breaches Telecommunications Accountability 131

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Users can enter a simple slash command to enable different scripts aimed at services – called “modes” – that can target specific bands, a wireless carrier and payment apps like PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Phishing, Social Engineering are Still Problems.

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Authentication Social Engineering Phishing Banking 113

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. Cryptojacking : Unauthorized use of a computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrencies. Examples include baiting, pretexting, and impersonation.

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Software Data breaches Ransomware DDOS 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

CISA adds new Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance Vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Ivanti warns of a new actively exploited Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) flaw International law enforcement operation dismantled criminal communication platform Ghost U.S.

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Hacking Ransomware Antivirus Cybercrime 114

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

Instead, hackers know that our mobile devices store a lot of PII, which can be sold on the dark web for profit or re-used in social engineering campaigns. While cryptominers mine a mobile phone's CPU/GPU for cryptocurrency and drain its battery, ransomware freezes devices or encrypts files for ransom.

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Mobile Malware Banking Spyware 98

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Social engineering attacks soon found use in the digital space. It would then attempt to spread via wireless Bluetooth signals. The advent of untraceable digital payment methods like cryptocurrency was a boon to hackers looking to extort as much money as they could from their targets without being caught.

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