eSecurity Planet

JULY 14, 2025

Airlines become top targets Airlines are now a prime focus for cybercrime groups. She stressed that even if a breach didn’t directly impact you, your information could still be used in phishing scams or identity theft. Within just one week, Hawaiian Airlines and Australian carrier Qantas were both hit with attacks.

Insurance

SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2025

The suspects, all French nationals, were detained during coordinated raids conducted by the Cybercrime Brigade of the Paris Police headquarters in Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Maritime, and Réunion. A global threat, a global response The arrests also underscore a shift in the geography of cybercrime.

Cybercrime

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

” Victims often realize too late that malware has infected their devices, leading to ransomware or identity theft. . “The suspect program might claim to be an MP3 or MP4 downloading tool.” The FBI urges reporting to IC3.gov.

Malware

Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. This month, take advantage of all that NCPW offers, including access to free tools and information that can help you identify and prevent online scams, fraud, and identity theft.

Consumer Protection

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In several posts to an English-language cybercrime forum in November, Kiberphant0m leaked some of the phone records and threatened to leak them all unless paid a ransom. More than 160 other Snowflake customers were relieved of data, including TicketMaster, Lending Tree, Advance Auto Parts and Neiman Marcus.

Hacking

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft. Authorities from the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Australia took part in the operation. The following authorities participated in the Operation Magnus.

Identity Theft

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Sensitive Data Theft and Exposure: Cybercriminals have reportedly stolen up to 120 TB of data in 2024 from healthcare providers alone. This stolen data is often exposed on both the clear and dark web, heightening risks of identity theft and further perpetuating cybercrime.

Healthcare

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2024

. “While ConnectOnCall is not aware of any misuse of personal information or harm to patients as a result of this incident, potentially impacted individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspected identity theft or fraud to your health plan or insurer, or financial institution.”

Data breaches

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A focus on cybercrime While people hold a sense of distrust for election-related ads, they also revealed another emotion towards them: Fear. Finally, though Malwarebytes did not directly tie the concept of “cybercrime” to the election itself, survey participants were asked about “cyber interference.”

Scams

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

“We are redefining identity security by making holistic protection practical and achievable for our customers,” added Damon Fleury, SpyClouds Chief Product Officer. Fleury Fleury continued, This evolution to make holistic identity threat protection a reality for enterprises is critical to our mission of disrupting cybercrime.

Cybercrime

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The man was held in the Netherlands, and he was charged for his alleged role in the international cybercrime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer. In October, Sokolovsky was charged with computer fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas.

Cryptocurrency

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2025

SpyCloud helps stop cybercrime before it happens by identifying these identity risks early, mapping them back to impacted users, devices, and applications, and sending actionable intelligence to an organizations EDR for response and remediation. About SpyCloud: SpyCloud transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime.

Antivirus

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

They continue to monitor for potential data misuse and urge vigilance against fraud, phishing, and identity theft. The company engaged top cybersecurity and forensic experts, informed authorities, and is actively supporting affected stakeholders. RansomHouse is a data extortion group that has been active since Dec 2021.

Data breaches

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality.

Antivirus

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

The data in question was posted on a Russian cybercrime forum on May 15 and then uploaded again on June 3, apparently garnering attention from other cybercriminals and potential buyers. Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft.

Password Management

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Deepfakes involve AI-generated synthetic media that convincingly mimics real individuals' voices and faces.

Social Engineering

Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2025

With over 16 billion login records exposed, cybercriminals now have unprecedented access to personal credentials that can be used for account takeover, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing. “This is not just a leak – it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation. This is fresh, weaponizable intelligence at scale,” researchers said.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2025

Long-term monitoring : Regularly check for unusual account activity to guard against potential identity theft. Authorities from the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Australia took part in the operation. The following authorities participated in the Operation Magnus.

Malware

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2024

McKee pointed out that even if the data has been stolen, it does not mean it has been used for malicious purposes, such as identity theft. “While this data has been compromised, that does not mean it has been used for identity theft purposesyet. ” continues the statement.

Identity Theft

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

billion distinct identity records and over 750+ billion total stolen assets that are now circulating in the criminal underground, fueling identity-based cybercrime. About SpyCloud: SpyCloud transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime.

Cyber Risk

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! Thats a key takeaway from Cybercrime: A Multifaceted National Security Threat, a report releaesd this week by Googles Threat Intelligence Group. bill seeks tougher punishments for cybercrimes A bill introduced by two U.S.

Banking

SecureWorld News

JULY 29, 2025

The cybercrime collective Scattered Spider has been linked to similar incidents, often employing sophisticated voice phishing (vishing) techniques to manipulate individuals within organizations or their vendors. The incident is not isolated.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The law firm recommends individuals to monitor accounts and credit reports for identity theft or fraud. Customers can also place free fraud alerts on their credit files, requiring businesses to verify identity before extending credit. Victims of identity theft are eligible for a seven-year extended fraud alert.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“To date, the City is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of your personal information for identity theft or fraud as a result of this Incident.” .” reads the data breach notification letter shared with Maine’s Office of the Attorney General.

Ransomware

Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2025

The healthcare organization is providing impacted individuals with 12 months of free credit monitoring services, as well as with guidance on how to protect themselves against fraud and identity theft. The company did not provide technical details about the attack or the threat actor responsible for the intrusion.

Data breaches

Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Chances are youve received at least one of these letters, which means you have been put at risk for identity theft and major financial losses. Here are just some of the ways hackers exploit your stolen information: Identity theft : Hackers use your personal info to impersonate you. In 2024, more than 1.3

Data breaches

Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2025

Data Theft: Captures Google Authenticator screen content to steal OTP codes. Camera Access: Starts front camera streaming for potential identity theft or surveillance. Hidden RAT Mode: Can enable “hidden” remote access while muting the phone and displaying a black overlay to conceal activities.

Banking

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2025

The company emphasized that, so far, there have been no reports of identity theft. .” Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology disclosed that the breach exposed personal details such as names, addresses, birth dates, medical treatment information, and health insurance data, including policy numbers.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2025

Stolen data can be easily monetized on the Dark Web and used for further identity theft and financial fraud. Primarily, because they aggregate large amounts of sensitive PII collected for due diligence and recruitment processes, making them valuable targets for cybercriminals.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2025

“We have no evidence that any of the information has been used for identity theft or to commit financial fraud.Nevertheless, out of an abundance of caution, we want to make the impacted individuals aware of the incident.” ” continues the notification.

Data breaches

Penetration Testing

JUNE 30, 2025

The post North Korea’s AI-Powered Cybercrime: Deepfakes & Fake Personas Infiltrate 300+ US Companies via Remote IT Jobs appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

Cybercrime

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

HSHS is offering free identity theft protection and credit monitoring to affected individuals. The Hospital Sisters Health System pointed out that they have no reason to believe that compromised personal information has been misused for malicious purposes.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2025

Customers are recommended to remain vigilant for incidents of fraud and identity theft. AAD offers impacted individuals 24 months of identity protection services. .” According to the US Department of Health and Human Services , the Anne Arundel Dermatology data breach impacted more than 1.9 million individuals.

Data breaches

Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

Also:   How to delete yourself from internet search results and hide your identity online For individuals, the damage can be more personal than figures on a balance sheet. And while financial costs may be a factor, individual victims may face targeted phishing campaigns, social engineering schemes, identity theft, and damage to credit.

Passwords

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2025

To further protect affected individuals, the company is offering free identity theft protection through IDX, including 24 months of credit and cyber monitoring, a $1,000,000 insurance reimbursement policy, and identity recovery assistance. They assured customers that there is no evidence of data misuse.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

near2tlg announced on Breachforums cybercrime forum the sale of access to the MediBoard platform used by multiple French hospitals. ” Softway Medical Group’s statement – Source Bleeping computer The exposure of medical data puts patients at risk of identity theft, fraud, phishing, and extortion.

Computers and Electronics

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2025

Esse Health announced it has enhanced security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future and, though no misuse of data has been found, is offering free identity protection to affected individuals as a precaution. ” concludes the notice.

Data breaches