Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2022

That same month, they also sold data on 1.4 But this history was either overlooked or ignored by Group-IB , the Singapore-based cybersecurity firm apparently hired by Banorte to help respond to the data breach. “We ask you to remove this post containing Banorte data. . “Who does it?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

Before we get to the Apple scam in detail, we need to revisit Tony’s case. The Owner: The phishing panel owner, who will frequently listen in on and participate in scam calls. Perm’s group and other crypto phishing gangs rely on a mix of homemade code and third-party data broker services to refine their target lists.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Here’s a closer look at what typically transpires in the weeks or months before an organization notifies its users about a breached database. .” Urgency should be a giant red flag. Take a deep breath.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 10, 2025

Phishers using multiple virtualized Android devices to orchestrate and distribute RCS-based scam campaigns. According to Prodaft, the threat actors first acquire phone numbers through various means including data breaches, open-source intelligence, or purchased lists from underground markets. Image: Prodaft.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

.” According to ID.me, a major driver of phony jobless claims comes from social engineering, where people have given away personal data in response to romance or sweepstakes scams, or after applying for what they thought was a legitimate work-from-home job. “A lot of this is targeting the elderly,” Hall said.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

On July 20, the attackers turned their sights on internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare.com , and the intercepted credentials show at least five employees fell for the scam (although only two employees also provided the crucial one-time MFA code). Image: Cloudflare.com. 2021 post about the change. ”

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 17, 2023

The international police organization INTERPOL said last week it had shuttered the notorious 16Shop, a popular phishing-as-a-service platform launched in 2017 that made it simple for even complete novices to conduct complex and convincing phishing scams.

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