Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Thai authorities arrested members of two Chinese cybercrime organizations, one of these groups carried out SMS blaster attacks. “This “SMS blasting” attack relies on using technology that impersonates cellular base stations and is capable of transmitting thousands of messages to devices within a close geographical radius.”

Mobile 123

Mobile Scams Technology Telecommunications 123

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. 24, Russia invades Ukraine, and fault lines quickly begin to appear in the cybercrime underground. I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023.

Cryptocurrency 270

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 270

Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

According to the experts, the malware was developed by the Russian cybercrime crew known as Evil Corp , which was behind the Dridex Trojan , and multiple ransomware like Locky , Bart, Jaff , and BitPaymer. Most of the victims belong to the manufacturing industry, followed by IT and media and telecommunications sectors.

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Telecommunications Manufacturing Malware 123

Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2021

The G7 members highlights the importance to collaborate to increase the security of supply chains, the statement also recognizes the foundational role that telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G and future communication technologies, plays and will play in underpinning our wider digital and ICT infrastructure.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware Cybercrime Telecommunications Accountability 109

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2022

Microsoft announced that is investigating claims that the Lapsus$ cybercrime gang breached their internal Azure DevOps source code repositories and stolen data. Their scope of interests includes – major telecommunications companies such as Claro, Telefonica and AT&T.

Hacking 98

Hacking Telecommunications InfoSec Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

Government 98

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Since August, FIN11 started targeting organizations in many industries, including defense, energy, finance, healthcare, legal, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, technology, and transportation. In recent attacks, the group was observed deploying the Clop ransomware into the networks of its victims.

Ransomware 140

Ransomware Malware Telecommunications Advertising 140

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

Energy and Utilities 132

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology Government 132

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2022

Microsoft recently announced that is investigating claims that the Lapsus$ cybercrime gang breached their internal Azure DevOps source code repositories and stolen data. Now the cybercrime gang claims to have leaked the source code for some Microsoft projects, including Bing and Cortana.

Cybercrime 98

Cybercrime Telecommunications VPN Hacking 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Recent updates to HIPAA regulations may address new technologies and evolving threats in the healthcare industry. The act also covers various forms of cybercrime, including malware distribution and data theft. Recent amendments to the CFAA may include updates to address new cybercrime techniques and technological advancements.

Cybersecurity 114

Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Cyber threats Healthcare 114

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

For now at least, they appear to be focusing primarily on companies in the financial, telecommunications and social media industries. The phishers will explain that they’re calling from the employer’s IT department to help troubleshoot issues with the company’s virtual private networking (VPN) technology.

Phishing 360

Phishing VPN Social Engineering Media 360

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2023

Telecommunications giant Lumen Technologies discovered two cybersecurity incidents, including a ransomware attack. In this second incident, a sophisticated intruder accessed a limited number of the Company’s internal information technology systems. ” continues the form.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology Cybersecurity 98

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

These arrests have finally shed some much-needed light on the nefarious activities of this group that had sent shockwaves through the technology industry, leaving even the most well-defended organizations vulnerable and concerned. The group's activities extended from 2021 to 2022 and involved individuals from both the U.K. and Brazil.

Cybercrime 83

Cybercrime Social Engineering Telecommunications Hacking 83

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Enterprises in the finance, banking, and telecommunications sectors are the most susceptible to online fraud, but it can happen to any company,” said Vaidotas Sedys , Head of Risk Management at Oxylabs. Cloud technologies also play an important role in the latest anti-fraud developments. Vilnius, Lithuania, Oct.

Artificial Intelligence 100

Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Telecommunications Big data 100

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). In September 2022, Sandworm has been observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Encryption Telecommunications Malware 138

IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

During the last few years, we have all become witnesses to intense cybercrime and sophisticated cyberattacks. As cybercrime continues to increase, the human element can play the most important role in cybersecurity posture and hygiene. This upward trend is further fuelled by a shift in working conditions like working remotely.

Cyber threats 127

Cyber threats Cybersecurity Education Risk 127

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

CISA adds Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Thai police arrested Chinese hackers involved in SMS blaster attacks Zyxel firewalls targeted in recent ransomware attacks Malware campaign abused flawed Avast Anti-Rootkit driver Russia-linked APT TAG-110 uses targets Europe and Asia Russia-linked threat (..)

Cybercrime 71

Cybercrime Firewall Social Engineering Ransomware 71

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The most common objective of such attacks is cyberespionage and disruption of major telecommunications companies’ work. The telecommunications sector: Are providers ready for 5G? If they manage to compromise a telecommunications company, they can then also compromise its customers for surveillance or sabotage purposes.

Banking 123

Banking Telecommunications Marketing Internet 123

Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2022

Yesterday the cybercrime gang leaked 37GB of source code stolen from Microsoft’s Azure DevOps server. On Thursday, March 10, the group announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM.

Accountability 104

Accountability VPN Social Engineering Hacking 104

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

With a career spanning two decades as a technology provider to businesses and government agencies, Levine brings a strategic and pragmatic approach to building secure software and cloud services without disrupting product velocity. John Bruggeman is chief technology officer at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Education Information Security 126

SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Answer: The decision to pursue a career in cybersecurity came easy to me, as I was tenured as a technology and telecommunications professional for 15 years. As a military veteran of the United States Navy, I had a foundational background working in telecommunications. I enjoyed troubleshooting systems and solving problems.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Telecommunications Mobile IoT 75

Jane Frankland

JUNE 25, 2024

And at the heart of this much to do transformation lies the disruptive potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – an evolving technology that’s set to be embedded everywhere, grow at a CAGR of 36.6% and be worth around $2 trillion by 2030. I’m partnering with Intel® again as they know tech like no other.

Technology 100

Technology Firewall Marketing Artificial Intelligence 100

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2022

Thursday, March 10, Lapsus$ ransomware gang announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM. Their scope of interests includes – major telecommunications companies such as Claro, Telefonica and AT&T.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Telecommunications Hacking Ransomware 98

SecureWorld News

MAY 12, 2022

Conti threat actors gained access to the Finance Ministry on April 12, which eventually allowed them to access other government agencies, including the Ministry of Science, Technology and Telecommunications, and the National Meteorological Institute.

Ransomware 81

Ransomware Government Telecommunications Cybercrime 81

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2021

While the highest price was $95,000 for an Asian telecommunications service provider. Technology and telecommunications companies are among the most common victims and often command higher prices. The price for network access can range quite a bit. The average price was $9,640, but the median was $3,000.

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Marketing Ransomware Accountability 98

SecureWorld News

JUNE 14, 2021

Recognising the foundational role that telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G and future communication technologies, plays and will play in underpinning our wider digital and ICT infrastructure we will promote secure, resilient, competitive, transparent, and sustainable and diverse digital, telecoms, and ICT infrastructure supply chains.".

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Ransomware Cybercrime Accountability 52

SecureWorld News

JUNE 14, 2021

Recognising the foundational role that telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G and future communication technologies, plays and will play in underpinning our wider digital and ICT infrastructure we will promote secure, resilient, competitive, transparent, and sustainable and diverse digital, telecoms, and ICT infrastructure supply chains.".

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Ransomware Cybercrime Accountability 52

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

Government 52

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 52

Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2022

We’ve also observed several different wipers and cybercrime groups such as FormBook using the same tactics. Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Communications) ??????????????! ???????????? ????????? ????????, ????? ? ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ????????? (A Figure 9: template.

Phishing 78

Phishing Education Telecommunications Technology 78

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

While analyzing attacks on Russian organizations, our team regularly encounters overlapping tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) among different cybercrime groups, and sometimes even shared tools. Attribution Based on our research, we cannot be sure that the same actors are behind the activities of both groups.

Ransomware 127

Ransomware Malware Media Telecommunications 127

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A recent study by telecommunications provider, TextAnywhere, looked into the screen habits of 1,000 employees in the UK and revealed that over two-thirds (67.4%) are using their mobiles for work, imposing a serious threat to business security. . According to Carbon Black reports , 88% of UK companies suffered security breaches last year.

Risk 52

Risk Cyber Attacks Telecommunications Mobile 52

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

FROZENLAKE, aka Sandworm , has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). On September 2022, the Sandworm group was observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware.

Phishing 98

Phishing Education Accountability Malware 98

IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Hybrid work models and broadly adopted cloud technology disperse operations extensively; data is moved, stored, and accessed from highly distributed locations. This is because such an attack will likely avoid confronting large enterprises’ powerful cybersecurity strongholds or drawing the attention of law enforcement agencies.

Data breaches 95

Data breaches Risk Education Telecommunications 95

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

SecureList

MAY 11, 2023

Legitimate code-signing certificates, such as Nvidia’s leaked certificate and Kuwait Telecommunication Company’s certificate were used to sign a malicious driver which was then used in wiper attacks against Albanian organizations. The wiper used the rawdisk driver to get direct access to the hard drive.

Ransomware 143

Ransomware Malware Architecture Telecommunications 143

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

Overall cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 This list was developed based on multiple factors, among them growth rates, recent funding rounds and innovations in new and emerging technologies. Unsupervised machine learning, AI and self-learning technology are used to uncover previously unseen patterns in information.

Cybersecurity 90

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Threat Detection Marketing 90

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Scattered Spider previously targeted telecommunications firms, likely to support its SIM-swapping activities that facilitate account takeovers. In this report, we explore Scattered Spider’s evolution from low-level cybercrimes to partnering with ransomware groups to target major organizations.

Social Engineering 122

Social Engineering Engineering Accountability Backups 122