Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Given the rising threat of cybercrime, especially resulting from a global event such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that security is a never-ending journey, not a final destination. Therefore, organizations must work to continuously test their security programs. What is Penetration Testing?

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MAY 9, 2024

Researchers at eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) have uncovered a disturbing trend in FIN7 attacks demonstrating the notorious cybercrime group’s evolving tactics for infiltrating systems.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 4, 2024

When the Babuk ransomware group disbanded in 2021, it seemed like a minor victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. However, the leak of Babuk’s source code has become a breeding ground for new... The post RA World Ransomware: A Babuk Successor Targets Healthcare appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 4, 2024

TA577, a prolific cybercrime group responsible for past Qbot campaigns and associated with Black Basta ransomware attacks, is demonstrating an alarming shift in tactics.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 4, 2024

Researchers at Cisco Talos have uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime operation dubbed “CoralRaider,” pinpointing the threat actors as likely based in Vietnam.

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APRIL 22, 2024

A new threat has emerged in the cybercrime world, specifically designed to prey on the lucrative gaming community.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 17, 2024

A recent report by Cofense, an industry leader in email security, has uncovered two new alarming campaigns showcasing the rising threat of SVG files in the cybercrime world. SVG, which stands for Scalable Vector... The post SVG Files: The Emerging Vector of Cyber Threats appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 20, 2024

This was reported by the Dutch radio station... The post Telegram Banned in Amsterdam: Cybercrime Concerns Trigger Action appeared first on Cybersecurity News. The authorities in Amsterdam have imposed a ban on the use of the Telegram messenger on the work phones of municipal employees.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 31, 2024

As the tax season rolls in, so does the threat of cybercrime, and leading the charge in 2024 is the infamous TA576 threat actor. Researchers at Proofpoint have unveiled the resurgence of this cybercriminal... The post Proofpoint Exposes TA576’s Tax Season Email Scams appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 29, 2024

Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest has published a detailed analysis of a BlackSuit ransomware attack that occurred in April 2024, shedding light on the sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by this increasingly active cybercrime... The post Researchers Reveal Sophisticated BlackSuit Ransomware Attack appeared first (..)

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Ethical hackers proved their worth over the 14 months that the pandemic ravaged economies and organizations were at their most vulnerable, preventing $27 billion in cybercrime during the time when flaws threatened to overwhelm security teams worldwide. During the period from May 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, eight in 10 ethical hackers found a.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 31, 2024

A new and sophisticated malware named AsukaStealer has emerged on the cybercrime scene, offering its malicious services for a surprisingly low monthly fee of $80.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 9, 2024

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, Cisco Talos, in cooperation with Dutch Police and Avast, has recovered a crucial decryptor for systems affected by the Babuk ransomware variant known as Tortilla....

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 25, 2024

Security firm Resecurity has uncovered a disturbing development in the world of cybercrime.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In a significant victory against cybercrime, eight individuals have been arrested as part of INTERPOL’s ongoing Operation Contender 2.0. Strikes Major Blow Against West African Cybercrime appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 16, 2024

This group, previously associated with ransomware attacks, has shifted its focus to data theft... The post New Cybercrime Wave: UNC3944 Exploits SaaS Vulnerabilities appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 12, 2024

This sophisticated malware, discovered by Seqrite, represents a troubling leap in the evolution of cybercrime... The post “Coyote” Trojan Strikes Brazil’s Banks, Experts Warn of Next-Gen Threat appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 24, 2024

Court for Cybercrimes appeared first on Cybersecurity News. Deniss Zolotarjovs, a 33-year-old resident of Moscow, has recently been charged with participating in the activities of an international cybercriminal organization. A federal grand jury in Ohio has indicted him... The post Moscow Hacker Arrested in Georgia, Faces U.S.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 26, 2024

A newly discovered malware loader is making waves in the cybercrime world, helping the notorious Agent Tesla infostealer expand its reach.

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MARCH 7, 2024

The digitalization of financial markets has brought increased investor access but also heightened vulnerability to cybercrime.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recently, a hacker going by the alias USDoD leaked a LinkedIn database containing the personal information of over 35 million users on the cybercrime forum Breach Forums. The hacker is believed to be the same... The post Hacker Leaks LinkedIn Database Containing 35 Million User Records appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In January 2021, the cybercrime gang launched a new campaign targeting Kubernetes environments with the Hildegard malware. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks, that analyzed the same campaign , reported that the group is also using a cloud penetration testing toolset to target cloud-based apps that is named Peirates.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the shadowy world of cybercrime, alliances are formed not in boardrooms, but in the encrypted corners of the dark web.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

However, it has also opened the floodgates for cybercriminals, with the... The post Web3’s Billion-Dollar Bleeding: Cybercrime in DeFi appeared first on Cybersecurity News. The rapid growth of Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed the financial landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Cybercrime in Iran continues to escalate, posing a significant threat to the financial security of local citizens.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The financially motivated FIN7 cybercrime gang has masqueraded as yet another fictitious cybersecurity company called "Bastion Secure" to recruit unwitting software engineers under the guise of penetration testing in a likely lead-up to a ransomware scheme.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The selection of affiliates is a crucial process in the success of the cybercrime scheme, for this reason, REvil operators personally select each people they want to include in their program. As part of this recruitment process, REvil is looking for teams of skilled hackers at penetration testing or experienced individuals.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Conclusion: cybersecurity and cybercrime have matured.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 29, 2024

Group-IB... The post AI-Driven Phishing-as-a-Service: GXC Team Raises the Stakes in Cybercrime appeared first on Cybersecurity News. The cybercriminals offer comprehensive MaaS solutions, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of their attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2023

This blog post will provide an insight into these concepts, their interrelation, and how you can calculate and mitigate risk to protect your organisation from cybercrime. The post Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks appeared first on Penetration Testing UK - Sencode.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Increase in red team penetration testing frameworks: False. The prediction suggested that cybercriminals would deploy more red team penetration testing frameworks for their malicious activities, some examples being Cobalt Strike and Brute Ratel C4. Ransomware payment methods: False.

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2024

The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) first spotted the threat actor CrystalRay on February 2024 and observed it using the SSH-Snake open-source software penetration testing tool. Pierluigi Paganini Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime)

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Hot for Security

APRIL 19, 2021

Notorious FIN7 gang stole payment card details from retailers around the world Cybercrime gang posed as penetration testing firm to recruit hackers. FIN7 operated a front company called Combi Security, which claimed to offer penetration testing services.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

One of the major issues surrounds keeping remote workers protected against cybercrime. Putting strong systems, processes, and cybersecurity products in place is a good start, but the next step is testing your system for any underlying weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The analysis of a malicious email revealed a possible raising interest of the TA505 cybercrime gang in system integrator companies. The infrastructure used in the attacks suggests the involvement of the cybercrime group TA505. I’ve also been encharged of testing uVote voting system from the Italian Minister of homeland security. .

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A sophisticated ransomware group, Cicada3301, has rapidly risen to prominence in the cybercrime landscape, targeting critical infrastructure sectors across the globe.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 19, 2022

biased exclusivity and double layer monetization combination where the attacker might only sell the database to its actual owner and actually get rid of it once they receive the payment.

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