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Two Indicted in US for Running Dark Web Marketplaces Offering Stolen Information

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Two Indicted in US for Running Dark Web Marketplaces Offering Stolen Information 2024-09-09 at 16:32 By Ionut Arghire A Kazakhstani and a Russian national were indicted in the US for operating dark web sites facilitating PII, card, and banking information trading. The post Two Indicted in US for Running Dark Web Marketplaces Offering Stolen Information […]

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Phishing in focus: Disinformation, election and identity fraud

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Phishing in focus: Disinformation, election and identity fraud 2024-09-09 at 06:34 By Help Net Security The frequency of phishing attacks is rising as attackers increasingly utilize AI to execute more scams than ever before. In this Help Net Security video, Abhilash Garimella, Head Of Research at Bolster, discusses how phishing scams are now being hosted

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In Other News: US Army Hacks Buildings, X Hiring Cybersecurity Staff, Bitcoin ATM Scams

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In Other News: US Army Hacks Buildings, X Hiring Cybersecurity Staff, Bitcoin ATM Scams 2024-09-06 at 16:17 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: US Special Forces can hack buildings, X is hiring cybersecurity staff, and FTC warns of Bitcoin ATM scams.  The post In Other News: US Army Hacks

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The true cost of cybercrime for your business

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The true cost of cybercrime for your business 2024-09-06 at 07:01 By Help Net Security As cybercriminals continue to refine their methods, blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the financial toll on individuals and organizations has reached alarming levels. Businesses are also grappling with mounting cybercrime costs from ransomware and DDoS attacks, which can inflict

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83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year

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83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year 2024-09-06 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Ransomware is an all-too-common occurrence: 83% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 46% of respondents experienced four or more and 14% indicated they experienced 10 or more. Of

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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up

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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up 2024-09-04 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased attacks on critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The US, leading in global ransomware incidents, faces

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How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business

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How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business 2024-09-03 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Tim West, Director of Threat Intelligence and Outreach at WithSecure, discusses Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) with a focus on how these cybercriminal operations are adapting to increased competition, shifting structures, and a fragmented

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The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud

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The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud 2024-09-03 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Bad actors leverage premium-rate phone numbers and bots to steal billions of dollars from businesses. In this Help Net Security video, Frank Teruel, CFO at Arkose Labs, discusses how to spot and stop them. The post The attack with many

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Ransomware crisis deepens as attacks and payouts rise

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Ransomware crisis deepens as attacks and payouts rise 2024-09-02 at 07:01 By Help Net Security During the second quarter, new ransomware groups, including PLAY, Medusa, RansomHub, INC Ransom, BlackSuit, and some additional lesser-known factions, led a series of attacks that eclipsed the first quarter of this year by 16% and the second quarter of 2023

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2 Men From Europe Charged With ‘Swatting’ Plot Targeting Former US President and Members of Congress

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2 Men From Europe Charged With ‘Swatting’ Plot Targeting Former US President and Members of Congress 2024-08-30 at 11:46 By Associated Press A former US president and several members of Congress were targets of a plot carried out by two European men to intimidate and threaten dozens of people by calling in bogus reports of

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A macro look at the most pressing cybersecurity risks

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A macro look at the most pressing cybersecurity risks 2024-08-30 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Forescout’s 2024H1 Threat Review is a new report that reviews the current state of vulnerabilities, threat actors, and ransomware attacks in the first half of 2024 and compares them to H1 2023. “Attackers are looking for any weak point

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Deepfakes: Seeing is no longer believing

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Deepfakes: Seeing is no longer believing 2024-08-29 at 06:35 By Help Net Security The threat of deepfakes lies not in the technology itself, but in people’s natural tendency to trust what they see. As a result, deepfakes don’t need to be highly advanced or convincing to effectively spread misinformation and disinformation. While many organizations have

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Rising Tides: Runa Sandvik on Creating Work that Makes a Difference

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Rising Tides: Runa Sandvik on Creating Work that Makes a Difference 2024-08-28 at 14:31 By Jennifer Leggio Runa Sandvik is an inaugural member of CISA’s Technical Advisory Council and the Aspen Institute’s Global Cybersecurity Group, and a board member of the Signals Network. But she is so much more. The post Rising Tides: Runa Sandvik

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US Offering $2.5 Million Reward for Belarusian Malware Distributor

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US Offering $2.5 Million Reward for Belarusian Malware Distributor 2024-08-28 at 14:01 By Ionut Arghire The US government is offering a $2.5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of malware distributor Volodymyr Kadariya. The post US Offering $2.5 Million Reward for Belarusian Malware Distributor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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BlackByte affiliates use new encryptor and new TTPs

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BlackByte affiliates use new encryptor and new TTPs 2024-08-28 at 13:16 By Zeljka Zorz BlackByte, the ransomware-as-a-service gang believed to be one of Conti’s splinter groups, has (once again) created a new iteration of its encryptor. “Talos observed some differences in the recent BlackByte attacks. Most notably, encrypted files across all victims were rewritten with

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APT group exploits WPS Office for Windows RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-7262)

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APT group exploits WPS Office for Windows RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-7262) 2024-08-28 at 12:02 By Help Net Security ESET researchers discovered a remote code execution vulnerability in WPS Office for Windows (CVE-2024-7262). APT-C-60, a South Korea-aligned cyberespionage group, was exploiting it to target East Asian countries. When examining the root cause, ESET discovered another way to

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Scammers Use ScreenConnect to Defraud SSA Beneficiaries

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Scammers Use ScreenConnect to Defraud SSA Beneficiaries 2024-08-28 at 11:32 By rohansinhacyblecom Key Takeaways Overview Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has identified a phishing website designed to impersonate Zoom. This fraudulent site tricks users into downloading ScreenConnect software. Once installed, ScreenConnect connects to a suspicious domain, giving unauthorized access to the victim’s computer. This

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Old methods, new technologies drive fraud losses

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Old methods, new technologies drive fraud losses 2024-08-28 at 06:01 By Help Net Security GenAI, deepfakes and cybercrime are critical threats putting intensifying pressures on businesses, according to Experian. Top online security concerns for consumers According to the FTC, consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023 alone, representing a 14% increase

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Seattle Airport Blames Outages on Possible Cyberattack

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Seattle Airport Blames Outages on Possible Cyberattack 2024-08-27 at 13:33 By Ionut Arghire The Port of Seattle, including the SEA Airport, is experiencing system outages likely caused by a cyberattack. The post Seattle Airport Blames Outages on Possible Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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