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Tech industry’s focus on innovation leaves security behind

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Tech industry’s focus on innovation leaves security behind 2024-03-26 at 06:04 By Help Net Security The rapid digital transformation and technological progress within the technology sector have enlarged the attack surface for companies operating in this space, according to Trustwave. As the sector evolves, the proliferation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers, cloud infrastructure, and internet-connected systems […]

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Scams are becoming more convincing and costly

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Scams are becoming more convincing and costly 2024-03-25 at 06:33 By Help Net Security Scams directly targeting consumers continue to increase in both complexity and volume, according to Visa. Consumers are increasingly targeted by scammers, who rely on heightened emotions to create fraud opportunities. While the number of individual scam reports from June to December

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German Authorities Shut Down Online Marketplace for Drugs, Data and Cybercrime Services

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German Authorities Shut Down Online Marketplace for Drugs, Data and Cybercrime Services 2024-03-23 at 05:02 By Associated Press German authorities took down the Nemesis Market, a major online marketplace for drugs, cybercrime services and stolen credit card data. The post German Authorities Shut Down Online Marketplace for Drugs, Data and Cybercrime Services appeared first on

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RaaS groups increasing efforts to recruit affiliates

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RaaS groups increasing efforts to recruit affiliates 2024-03-20 at 16:46 By Zeljka Zorz Smaller RaaS groups are trying to recruit new and “displaced” LockBit and Alphv/BlackCat affiliates by foregoing deposits and paid subscriptions, offering better payout splits, 24/7 support, and other “perks”. Cybercriminals wanted RaaS operations usually consist of a core group that develops the

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Growing AceCryptor attacks in Europe

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Growing AceCryptor attacks in Europe 2024-03-20 at 13:01 By Help Net Security ESET Research has recorded a considerable increase in AceCryptor attacks, with detections tripling between the first and second halves of 2023. In recent months, researchers registered a significant change in how AceCryptor is used, namely that the attackers spreading Rescoms (also known as

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Moldovan Operator of Credential Marketplace Sentenced to US Prison

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Moldovan Operator of Credential Marketplace Sentenced to US Prison 2024-03-18 at 13:46 By Ionut Arghire Sandu Diaconu has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for operating a marketplace for compromised credentials. The post Moldovan Operator of Credential Marketplace Sentenced to US Prison appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services

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Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services 2024-03-15 at 14:17 By Ionut Arghire Restoro and Reimage agree to a $26 million settlement after selling fake antivirus and tech services to undercover FTC agents. The post Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Human risk factors remain outside of cybersecurity pros’ control

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Human risk factors remain outside of cybersecurity pros’ control 2024-03-15 at 07:00 By Help Net Security Cyber threats are growing at an unprecedented pace, and the year ahead is fraught with cybercrime and incidents anticipated ahead of the busy election year where over 50 countries head to the polls, according to Mimecast. With new threats

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LockBit Ransomware Affiliate Sentenced to Prison in Canada

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LockBit Ransomware Affiliate Sentenced to Prison in Canada 2024-03-13 at 18:49 By Ionut Arghire Mikhail Vasiliev was sentenced to prison in Canada and faces additional charges in the US for his role in the LockBit ransomware operation. The post LockBit Ransomware Affiliate Sentenced to Prison in Canada appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Keyloggers, spyware, and stealers dominate SMB malware detections

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Keyloggers, spyware, and stealers dominate SMB malware detections 2024-03-13 at 06:06 By Help Net Security In 2023, 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and stealers, malware that attackers use to steal data and credentials, according to Sophos. Attackers subsequently use this stolen information to gain unauthorized remote access, extort victims, deploy ransomware,

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Tether helps US DOJ and FBI recover $1.4M in stolen funds

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Tether helps US DOJ and FBI recover $1.4M in stolen funds 2024-03-12 at 18:03 By Cointelegraph by Tristan Greene The U.S. Attorney’s Office says this is among the first times the U.S. has recovered USDT from an unhosted virtual currency wallet. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Image-based phishing tactics evolve

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Image-based phishing tactics evolve 2024-03-12 at 06:00 By Help Net Security While 70% of organizations feel their current security stacks are effective against image-based and QR code phishing attacks, 76% were still compromised in the last 12 months, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. IT pros are highly aware of emerging types of phishing attacks

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The French Government Says It’s Being Targeted by Unusual Intense Cyberattacks

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The French Government Says It’s Being Targeted by Unusual Intense Cyberattacks 2024-03-12 at 04:47 By Associated Press A group of hackers called Anonymous Sudan, considered by cybersecurity experts as pro-Russia, claimed responsibility for the attacks in online posts. The post The French Government Says It’s Being Targeted by Unusual Intense Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Exceeded $12.5 Billion in 2023

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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Exceeded $12.5 Billion in 2023 2024-03-07 at 16:40 By Eduard Kovacs FBI’s IC3 publishes its 2023 Internet Crime Report, which reveals a 10% increase in the number of cybercrime complaints compared to 2022. The post FBI: Cybercrime Losses Exceeded $12.5 Billion in 2023 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Cybercriminals Spoof US Government Organizations in BEC, Phishing Attacks

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Cybercriminals Spoof US Government Organizations in BEC, Phishing Attacks 2024-03-07 at 16:40 By Ionut Arghire Threat actor tracked as TA4903 spoofing US government entities in phishing and fraud campaigns. The post Cybercriminals Spoof US Government Organizations in BEC, Phishing Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Anatomy of a BlackCat Attack Through the Eyes of Incident Response

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Anatomy of a BlackCat Attack Through the Eyes of Incident Response 2024-03-06 at 17:36 By Kevin Townsend Incident response experts at Sygnia provide a detailed blow-by-blow of a BlackCat ransomware attack and share tips for survival. The post Anatomy of a BlackCat Attack Through the Eyes of Incident Response appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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German Authorities Take Down ‘Crimemarket’ Cybercrime Website

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German Authorities Take Down ‘Crimemarket’ Cybercrime Website 2024-03-04 at 16:53 By Ionut Arghire With over 180,000 users, Crimemarket was a trading hub for narcotics, cybercrime tools, and crimeware guides. The post German Authorities Take Down ‘Crimemarket’ Cybercrime Website appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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US Charges Iranian Over Cyberattacks on Government, Defense Organizations

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US Charges Iranian Over Cyberattacks on Government, Defense Organizations 2024-03-01 at 17:01 By Eduard Kovacs The US has charged an Iranian company’s employee over cyberattacks on State and Treasury Departments and defense contractors. The post US Charges Iranian Over Cyberattacks on Government, Defense Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Hackers Stole ‘Sensitive’ Data From Taiwan Telecom Giant: Ministry

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Hackers Stole ‘Sensitive’ Data From Taiwan Telecom Giant: Ministry 2024-03-01 at 14:16 By AFP Hackers stole “sensitive information” including military and government documents from telecom giant Chunghwa Telecom and sold it on the dark web, the island’s ministry of national defense said. The post Hackers Stole ‘Sensitive’ Data From Taiwan Telecom Giant: Ministry appeared first

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