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Ransomware attacks are increasing again as cybercriminals' motivation shifts to data exfiltration, according to Delinea. The familiar tactics of crippling a company and holding it hostage have been replaced by new strategies that use stealth to exfiltrate private and sensitive data.
2024 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for data breaches, according to Experian.With increased data collection, storage, and movement, there are plenty of partners down the supply chain that could be targeted.
Threat actors operating under the name Anonymous Arabic have released a remote access trojan (RAT) called Silver RAT that’s equipped to bypass security software and stealthily launch hidden...
The cryptocurrency market has grown significantly, attracting both enthusiasts and investors. The rise of cryptocurrencies has also brought forth an unprecedented need for cybersecurity measures.
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about an increase in phishing attacks that are capable of draining cryptocurrency wallets. "These threats are unique in their approach, targeting a wide range...
An international law enforcement operation codenamed 'Operation HAECHI IV' has led to the arrest of 3,500 suspects of various lower-tier cybercrimes and seized $300 million in illicit proceeds. 199 million of the seized amounts concern hard currency, and the remaining $101 million corresponds to the value of 367 digital/virtual assets, such as NFTs linked to cybercrime.
Cybercriminals still prefer targeting open remote access products, or like to leverage legitimate remote access tools to hide their malicious actions, according to WatchGuard. "Threat actors continue using different tools and methods in their attack campaigns, making it critical for organizations to keep abreast of the latest tactics to fortify their security strategy," said Corey Nachreiner, chief security officer at WatchGuard.
A coordinated law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of key individuals in Ukraine who are alleged to be a part of several ransomware schemes. "On 21 November, 30 properties were searched...
A Los Angeles man has been jailed after pulling off SIM-swap attacks on victims, hijacking social media accounts, committing fraud with Zelle payments, and impersonating Apple support. Amir Hossein Golshan, 25, described in court documents as a "Serial cybercriminal and scammer," was sentenced to eight years in prison by a California federal court on Monday, and ordered to pay $1,218,526 in restitution.
More details have emerged about a malicious Telegram bot called Telekopye that's used by threat actors to pull off large-scale phishing scams. "Telekopye can craft phishing websites, emails, SMS...