September 11, 2024 at 12:35AM India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced plans to train 5000 “Cyber Commandos” over five years to combat cyber crime. Other initiatives include a Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre, a cyber crime coordination platform, and a registry of suspected cyber criminals. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre will coordinate prevention efforts and … Read more
September 10, 2024 at 10:33AM The FBI’s annual report on crypto-related cybercrime highlights a grim reality, with over $5.6 billion in losses in the US in 2023, a 45% increase from the previous year. Those aged 60 and over are the most vulnerable, falling victim to investment scams promising huge returns from cryptocurrency. The FBI … Read more
September 9, 2024 at 09:27AM Two individuals, Alex Khodyrev of Kazakhstan and Pavel Kublitskii of Russia, have been indicted in the US for operating dark web sites facilitating the trading of personal, payment card, and banking information. The indictment alleges that they were the main administrators of these illicit websites, with an estimated 353,000 users … Read more
September 8, 2024 at 01:10AM A new variant of sextortion email scams is targeting spouses, claiming their partner is cheating, and including links to alleged proof. This scheme aims to exploit fear and uncertainty in relationships. It’s important for individuals to be cautious and verify the authenticity of such claims before taking action. Based on … Read more
September 7, 2024 at 03:15AM Two men have been indicted in the U.S. for managing a dark web marketplace, WWH Club. The marketplace facilitated the sale of stolen personal and financial data, offered training for cybercrime, and had over 353,000 users worldwide. The accused face up to 20 years in federal prison and may forfeit … Read more
September 6, 2024 at 04:11PM CISA warned about vulnerabilities in healthcare and manufacturing industries’ industrial control systems. Baxter’s Connex Health Portal had severe vulnerabilities, including unauthorized access and SQL injection, and Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC had denial-of-service vulnerabilities. CISA advised organizations to update their systems and minimize network exposure due to the increasing cyber threats facing … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 02:48PM SecurityWeek Network offers cybersecurity news, webcasts, and virtual events. Topics covered include malware, cyber warfare, data breaches, ransomware, and more. The network also provides information on security operations, incident response, risk management, and cybersecurity funding and M&A. The ICS Cybersecurity Conference and industrial cybersecurity are also featured. It seems like … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 11:28AM Hackers are using a fake OnlyFans tool to target other hackers, claiming to help steal accounts but actually infecting them with the Lumma stealer malware, which steals information. It seems like the meeting notes are discussing how hackers are targeting other hackers with a fake OnlyFans tool that claims to … Read more
September 5, 2024 at 06:24AM Hackers deceive other hackers by distributing a fake tool for OnlyFans, infecting them with Lumma stealer malware. This exemplifies the blurred lines in cybercrime. Lumma is an info-stealing malware, with the capability to spread additional payloads and regain expired Google tokens. Veriti’s findings also uncover a broader operation targeting Disney+ … Read more
September 4, 2024 at 09:03AM Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s recent arrest in France for allowing his platform to be used for illegal activities, including child abuse and drug trafficking, is not expected to have a significant short-term impact on cybercrime. Despite some scrutiny and policy changes, experts anticipate cybercriminals will likely continue using the platform … Read more