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In the evolution of cyber-attacks I'd argue while the fundamentals have stayed the same there have been two major critical changes recently in the past few years among nation-state and criminal attackers that require us to thoroughly understand and respond in a different manner than in the past. Most of the world and in most industries we've reached the tipping point in our digital dependence on our IT infrastructure and it has drawn attackers in.
US federal agencies have warned today against making or selling fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards as this is breaking the law. Using fake vaccination record cards could also put others at risk, increasing the chance of contracting COVID-19 or infecting others.
CSAE framework: Smart data science technologies supporting criminal investigations. A frequently proposed solution is the introduction of 'smart' data science technologies to support criminal investigations.
The latest passive income trend, we're told by Lithuania-based internet biz IPRoyal, is internet sharing, a term that here means "Subletting" or "Reselling." Launched in January, IPRoyal pays residential internet users in exchange for "Sharing" their internet service, something many internet service providers like Sonic Internet [PDF] and Comcast prohibit in their terms of service.
The indictments were presented Friday against Jean-Francois Eap, the head of Sky Global, and Thomas Herdman, a former high-level distributor of Sky Global devices, the department said Friday. "The indictment alleges that Sky Global generated hundreds of millions of dollars providing a service that allowed criminal networks around the world to hide their international drug trafficking activity from law enforcement," said Acting US Attorney Randy Grossman.
70% of financial services organizations are taking a strategic approach to identity verification to combat financial crime and stay one step ahead of fraudsters according to Trulioo. "The increase in fraudulent activity as a result of the pandemic isn't the sole driver for the change in how financial services companies approach identity verification, but it's a situation that has endorsed a 'front-foot' approach", said Zac Cohen, COO, Trulioo.
Police said Wednesday they had arrested at least 80 people and carried out hundreds of raids in two European countries after shutting down an encrypted phone network used by organised crime groups. Police launched a top-secret operation to crack the SKY ECC network - which operates over a special phone - and "As of mid-February, authorities have been able to monitor the information flow of approximately 70,000 users," the Hague-based law agencies said.
Account takeovers and online banking fraud are two types of attacks on the rise against financial institutions and their customers, says Feedzai. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 saw a quick and abrupt transition to digital banking and commerce, a boon for banks and customers alike.
The Russian-speaking group behind the infamous RTM banking trojan is now packing a trifecta of threats as it turns up the heat - part of a massive new money-grab campaign. Beyond the banking malware it is known for, attackers have enlisted a recently-discovered ransomware family called Quoter as part of a new double-extortion cyberattack strategy.
This week's motion is: Hacking is not a crime, and the media should stop using 'hacker' as a pejorative. Now, arguing FOR the motion is ALYSSA MILLER.... Using the term "Hacker" to describe cyber criminals is an unfortunate habit that plagues modern media.