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North Korean scammers plan wave of stealth attacks on crypto companies, FBI warns

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September 4, 2024 at 09:23PM The FBI warned of North Korean operatives planning intricate social engineering attacks on DeFi organization employees to steal cryptocurrency. The scammers use sophisticated tactics and target cryptocurrency-related businesses. North Korea’s efforts to obtain digital assets have become more refined, posing cybersecurity risks. The FBI also provided indicators of potential scam … Read more

FBI: North Korean Actors Readying Aggressive Cyberattack Wave

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September 4, 2024 at 01:12PM The FBI warns of imminent North Korean threat actor attacks targeting organizations with large cryptocurrency assets. These attacks will involve social engineering tactics and may include crypto theft and malware deployment. The actors are adept at impersonating recruiters and headhunters to establish trust and steal funds. Firms are urged to … Read more

FBI warns crypto firms of aggressive social engineering attacks

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September 3, 2024 at 01:47PM The FBI warns of North Korean hackers targeting cryptocurrency companies and employees with sophisticated social engineering attacks to steal crypto assets through deploying malware. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that the FBI has issued a warning about North Korean hackers employing sophisticated social engineering tactics to … Read more

Iran’s Pioneer Kitten hits US networks via buggy Check Point, Palo Alto gear

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August 28, 2024 at 02:04PM Iranian government-sponsored cybercriminals continue to attack US and foreign networks, using VPN and firewall vulnerabilities. The FBI, CISA, and the Department of Defense warn that Pioneer Kitten targets schools, banks, hospitals, and government agencies. Another group, Peach Sandstorm, linked to the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, employs a new custom … Read more

Crypto scammers circle back, pose as lawyers, steal an extra $10M in truly devious plan

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June 25, 2024 at 02:33PM The FBI reported that scammers posing as helpful lawyers defrauded victims of approximately $10 million in crypto scams within a year. These scammers prey on the vulnerable, claiming to recover lost tokens for a fee, and even impersonate government agencies. Beware of cryptocurrency recovery services and report such scams to … Read more

FBI warns of fake law firms targeting crypto scam victims

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June 25, 2024 at 10:18AM The FBI warns of cybercriminals masquerading as law firms and lawyers offering cryptocurrency recovery services to scam victims. They deceitfully claim collaboration with government agencies and real financial institutions to gain trust. Scammers ask for personal information, upfront fees, and taxes, resulting in victims losing over $9 million to secondary … Read more

FBI warns of fake remote work ads used for cryptocurrency fraud

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June 4, 2024 at 04:39PM The FBI warned that scammers are using fake remote job ads to steal cryptocurrency from job seekers, posing as recruiters for legitimate companies. The scammers create work-from-home scams with confusing compensation structures and use fake portals. The FBI advises caution, not sending money to alleged employers, and reporting suspicious activities … Read more

Microsoft spots gift card thieves using cyber-espionage tactics

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May 23, 2024 at 03:33PM Microsoft has released a “Cyber Signals” report revealing information about the hacking group Storm-0539 and an increase in gift card theft leading up to the Memorial Day holiday in the United States. The report highlights the group’s advanced techniques and a rise in their activity before major holidays. Microsoft also … Read more

FBI warns of gift card fraud ring targeting retail companies

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May 8, 2024 at 01:31PM The FBI warns of Storm-0539, a hacking group targeting retail employees’ personal and work devices with phishing attacks. Once infiltrated, the attackers move laterally through the network to compromise gift card business processes and generate fraudulent gift cards. To defend against these attacks, the FBI advises corporations to review incident … Read more

NSA warns of North Korean hackers exploiting weak DMARC email policies

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May 3, 2024 at 03:24PM The NSA and FBI warned of APT43, a North Korea-linked hacking group exploiting weak DMARC policies to launch spearphishing attacks. The attacks aim to gather intelligence on geopolitical events and gain access to private documents and communications. To mitigate this, organizations are advised to update their DMARC policies to prevent … Read more