Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In reality, the fraudster initiates a transaction — such as the “forgot password” feature on the financial institution’s site — which is what generates the authentication passcode delivered to the member. The fraudster then uses Zelle to transfer the victim’s funds to others.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

com — from a desktop web browser redirects the visitor to a harmless page with ads for car insurance quotes. ” After clicking “Pay Now,” the visitor is prompted to verify their identity by providing their Social Security number, driver’s license number, email address and email password.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The CLOP members said one tried-and-true method of infecting healthcare providers involved gathering healthcare insurance and payment data to use in submitting requests for a remote consultation on a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. ”

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

For the past three years, the source — we’ll call him “Bill” to preserve his requested anonymity — has been watching one group of threat actors that is mass-testing millions of usernames and passwords against the world’s major email providers each day. ” The Gift Card Gang’s Footprint. .

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 17, 2023

For example, in 2019 McAfee found that for targets in Japan, the 16Shop kit would also collect Web ID and Card Password, while US victims will be asked for their Social Security Number.

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