Tag: cybercrime
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Daily Cyberattacks Surge to 600 Million
Microsoft has revealed that its customers are subjected to over 600 million cybercriminals and nation-state cyberattacks daily. These threats encompass a broad spectrum of malicious activities, from ransomware and phishing to identity theft. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/nation-state-cyberattacks/
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Cybercriminal Arrested in Connection with SEC X Account Hack That Manipulated Bitcoin Market
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, for his alleged role in a cyberattack that rocked the cryptocurrency market earlier... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cybercriminal-arrested-in-connection-with-sec-x-account-hack-that-manipulated-bitcoin-market/
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Hacker Arrested for Invading Computers Selling Police Data
The Federal Police arrested a 33-year-old Brazilian hacker in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The suspect is accused of infiltrating the systems of the Federal Police (PF) and other international institutions to sell sensitive data. This arrest marks a critical step in addressing cybercrime that targets government and private entities worldwide. Details of the Arrest The…
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From Windows to Linux to ESXi: The Cicada3301 Ransomware Hits Them All
A sophisticated ransomware group, Cicada3301, has rapidly risen to prominence in the cybercrime landscape, targeting critical infrastructure sectors across the globe. First identified in June 2024, the Cicada3301 ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS)... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/from-windows-to-linux-to-esxi-the-cicada3301-ransomware-hits-them-all/
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Two Sudanese nationals indicted for operating the Anonymous Sudan group
The DoJ charged Anonymous Sudan members and disrupted their DDoS infrastructure, halting its cyber operations. The US Justice Department charged two Sudanese brothers (Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer, 22, and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, 27) with operating and controlling the cybercrime collective Anonymous Sudan that launched tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks…
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Ransomware Attacks Growing More Dangerous, Complex
Attackers launched 600 million cybercriminal and nation-state threats on Microsoft customers daily, including ransomware attacks, in the last year, according to the tech giant. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-ransomware-attacks-grew-2024/
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DOJ charges alleged Anonymous Sudan ringleaders
Two Sudanese brothers are accused of leading the cybercriminal group that caused significant damage to healthcare organizations as well as other high-profile victims. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366613922/DOJ-charges-alleged-Anonymous-Sudan-ringleaders
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Authorities Indicted Two Anonymous Sudan Hackers Over Cyberattacks
Tags: attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, network, serviceA federal grand jury has indicted two Sudanese nationals, Ahmed Salah Yousif Omer, 22, and Alaa Salah Yusuuf Omer, 27. The pair are accused of operating Anonymous Sudan, a notorious cybercriminal group responsible for tens of thousands of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting critical infrastructure and government agencies globally. Unveiling the Cybercriminal Network…
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Organization Hacked Following Accidental Hiring of North Korean Remote IT Worker
A company has fallen victim to a cyberattack after unknowingly hiring a North Korean cybercriminal as a remote IT worker. The unidentified firm, based in the UK, US, or Australia, discovered the breach after the hacker downloaded sensitive data and issued a ransom demand. The incident highlights the growing threat of North Korean operatives infiltrating…
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Attackers Hijack 360 Total Security to Deliver SSLoad
In a recent attack discovered by ANY.RUN researchers, cybercriminals exploited 360 Total Security antivirus software to distribute a Rust-based malware known as SSLoad. This was achieved through the use of... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/attackers-hijack-360-total-security-to-deliver-ssload/
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Nation-state activity blurring with cybercrime
Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 2024 noted that Russia ‘outsourced some cyberespionage operations’ against Ukraine to otherwise independent cybercrime gangs. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366613660/Microsoft-Nation-state-activity-blurring-with-cybercrime
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Iranian hackers act as brokers selling critical infrastructure access
Tags: access, credentials, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, hacker, infrastructure, iran, network, threatIranian hackers are breaching critical infrastructure organizations to collect credentials and network data that can be sold on cybercriminal forums to enable cyberattacks from other threat actors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-hackers-act-as-brokers-selling-critical-infrastructure-access/
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Sri Lankan Police Arrest Over 200 Chinese Scammers
Chinese Cybercrime Groups Ran Operations in Rented Hotels and Guest Houses. Sri Lankan authorities have arrested more than 200 Chinese nationals who they say overstayed their visitor visas and engaged in large-scale financial scam operations targeting victims across Asia. The Chinese Embassy in Colombo says it supports the law enforcement crackdown. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Helping Russia and China Target the US and Allies, Microsoft Says
The growing collaboration between authoritarian governments and criminal hackers has alarmed national security officials and cybersecurity experts. The post Cybercriminals Are Increasingly Helping Russia and China Target the US and Allies, Microsoft Says appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/cybercriminals-are-increasingly-helping-russia-and-china-target-the-us-and-allies-microsoft-says/
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Nation-States Team Up with Cybercriminals for Attacks
Microsoft has observed nation states ramping up cooperation with cybercriminals to conduct operations in the past year First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nation-states-cybercriminals/
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Southeast Asian Cybercrime Profits Fuel Shadow Economy
With cybercriminal gangs raking in at least $18 billion regionally, and much more globally, law enforcement and policymakers are struggling to keep up as the syndicates innovate and entrench themselves in national economies. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/southeast-asian-cybercrime-profits-fuel-shadow-economy
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EDRSilencer: The Red Team Tool Turned Cybercriminal Weapon
The Trend Micro Threat Hunting Team has uncovered EDRSilencer, a red team tool designed to disrupt endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. Originally intended to help security professionals identify and... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/edrsilencer-the-red-team-tool-turned-cybercriminal-weapon/
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IBM X-Force Security Report Spotlights Lack of Cloud Security Fundamentals
A report finds a third (33%) of the cloud security incidents investigated by IBM Security X-Force researchers, involved phishing attacks to steal credentials, followed closely by 28% of incidents that involved attacks where cybercriminals had already obtained some type of valid credential. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/ibm-x-force-security-report-spotlights-lack-of-cloud-security-fundamentals/
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Dutch police dismantled dual dark web market ‘Bohemia/Cannabia’
Dutch police dismantled Bohemia/Cannabia, two major dark web markets for illegal goods, drugs, and cybercrime services. The Dutch police have announced the success of a new joint law enforcement operation that led to the shutdown of the dual dark web marketplace Bohemia/Cannabia. These are two of the largest and longest-running dark web platforms for the…
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Cost of Online Brand Impersonation: Customer Acquisition and Loyalty
Online brand impersonation is an insidious threat compared to more straightforward attacks. Ransomware, for example, is simply extortion. A cybercriminal encrypts your data, holds it hostage, and demands payment in exchange for encryption keys. The consequences of the attack are either the loss of data or the cost of the ransom (and associated downtime). Online……
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Passwordless Authentication without Secrets!
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, conference, credentials, cybercrime, data, data-breach, encryption, finance, GDPR, healthcare, iam, ibm, identity, infrastructure, mfa, office, passkey, password, privacy, regulation, risk, software, strategy, technology, updatePasswordless Authentication without Secrets! divya Fri, 10/11/2024 – 08:54 As user expectations for secure and seamless access continue to grow, the 2024 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index (DTI) research revealed that 65% of users feel frustrated with frequent password resets. This highlights an increasing demand for advanced authentication methods like passkeys and multi-factor authentication (MFA),…
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Bohemia and Cannabia Dark Web Markets Taken Down After Joint Police Operation
The Dutch police have announced the takedown of Bohemia and Cannabia, which has been described as the world’s largest and longest-running dark web market for illegal goods, drugs, and cybercrime services.The takedown is the result of a collaborative investigation with Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States that began towards the end of 2022,…
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Technical Analysis of DarkVision RAT
Tags: access, antivirus, api, attack, cloud, communications, computer, control, cybercrime, data, detection, encryption, endpoint, infection, injection, malicious, malware, network, open-source, password, powershell, rat, remote-code-execution, startup, tactics, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionDarkVision RAT is a highly customizable remote access trojan (RAT) that first surfaced in 2020, offered on Hack Forums and their website for as little as $60. Written in C/C++, and assembly, DarkVision RAT has gained popularity due to its affordability and extensive feature set, making it accessible even to low-skilled cybercriminals. The RAT’s capabilities…
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SpyCloud Embeds Identity Analytics in Cybercrime Investigations Solution to Accelerate Insider and Supply Chain Risk Analysis Threat Actor Attribution
IDLink, SpyCloud’s new automated digital identity correlation capability, is now core to its industry-leading Investigations solution used by CTI teams, security operations, fraud and risk prevention analysts, and law enforcement globally SpyCloud, the leader in Identity Threat Protection, announced that its SaaS Investigations solution has been enhanced with identity analytics that illuminate the scope of…
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SpyCloud Adds Identity Analytics to Cybercrime Investigation Solution for Insider Risk
Austin, TX, USA, 10th October 2024, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/spycloud-embeds-identity-analytics-cybercrime-investigations/
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SpyCloud Embeds Identity Analytics in Cybercrime Investigations Solution to Accelerate Insider and Supply Chain Risk Analysis Threat Actor Attribution
Austin, TX, USA, 10th October 2024, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/spycloud-embeds-identity-analytics-in-cybercrime-investigations-solution-to-accelerate-insider-and-supply-chain-risk-analysis-threat-actor-attribution/
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OpenAI Blocks 20 Global Malicious Campaigns Using AI for Cybercrime and Disinformation
OpenAI on Wednesday said it has disrupted more than 20 operations and deceptive networks across the world that attempted to use its platform for malicious purposes since the start of the year.This activity encompassed debugging malware, writing articles for websites, generating biographies for social media accounts, and creating AI-generated profile pictures for fake accounts on…
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AI-Powered Cybercrime Cartels on the Rise in Asia
All across the Asia-Pacific region, large and diverse marketplaces for AI cybercrime tools have developed, with deepfakes proving most popular. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/ai-powered-cybercrime-cartels-asia
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Cybercriminals Use Unicode to Hide Mongolian Skimmer in E-Commerce Platforms
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new digital skimmer campaign that leverages Unicode obfuscation techniques to conceal a skimmer dubbed Mongolian Skimmer.”At first glance, the thing that stood out was the script’s obfuscation, which seemed a bit bizarre because of all the accented characters,” Jscrambler researchers said in an analysis. “The heavy use of…
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India’s Star Health confirms data breach after cybercriminals post customers’ health data online
The insurance giant confirmed a data breach, weeks after cybercriminals posted alleged customer health and medical data online. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/10/09/indias-star-health-confirms-data-breach-after-cybercriminals-post-customers-health-data-online/