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RomCom exploits Firefox and Windows zero days in the wild

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  • Published date: 2024-11-28 00:49:06

ESET Research details the analysis of a previously unknown vulnerability in Mozilla products exploited in the wild and another previously unknown Microsoft Windows vulnerability, combined in a zero-click exploit.

ESET researchers discovered a previously unknown vulnerability in Mozilla products, exploited in the wild by Russia-aligned group RomCom. This is at least the second time that RomCom has been caught … [+28637 chars]

Meta Finally Breaks Its Silence on Pig Butchering

  • Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess
  • Published date: 2024-11-21 18:00:00

The company gave details for the first time on its approach to combatting organized criminal networks behind the devastating scams.

Since roughly 2020, when the earliest pig butchering scams started to emerge, more than 200,000 people have been trafficked and held in compoundsmost in Myanmar, Cambodia, or Laoswhere they are force… [+2262 chars]

How Businesses Can Navigate Cyber Fraud After Natural Disasters

  • Morey Haber, Forbes Councils Member, Morey Haber, Forbes Councils Member https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/people/moreyhaber/
  • Published date: 2024-11-19 12:30:00

While businesses and residents of these communities focus on recovery, cybercriminals see opportunity.

Morey Haber, Chief Security Advisor at BeyondTrust, is an identity and technical evangelist with over 25 years of IT industry experience. getty The 2024 hurricane season has tested the southeast of… [+5564 chars]

Mint Primer | Flight scare: Why hoax calls are untraceable

  • Shouvik Das
  • Published date: 2024-11-06 00:00:06

Modern-day hoax and scam calls use the Internet, meaning they aren’t delivered through a conventional telephone line or SIM card that can be physically traced.

A huge number of hoax calls crippled many flights last month. Internet-driven threats are not only difficult to trace, they also defy cross-border regulations, making matters geopolitically complicat… [+3040 chars]

Russian 'Evil Corp' Group Hit With Sanctions After $100 Million in Ransomware Thefts

  • Adrian Zmudzinski
  • Published date: 2024-10-06 15:44:23

The United States, UK, and Australian governments all took aim at ransomware gang Evil Corp as new connections emerge with LockBit.

International law enforcement efforts have intensified against Evil Corp, a Russia-based cybercrime syndicate allegedly responsible for widespread financial theft and ransomware attacks. The U.S. De… [+3334 chars]

How Russian Ransomware Groups Like Evil Corp Are Working with the Kremlin

  • Efe Udin
  • Published date: 2024-10-02 11:30:44

According to Winfuture, Russian ransomware groups have found a safe place in their home country, where they can act without fear of law action from ... The post How Russian Ransomware Groups Like Evil Corp Are Working with the Kremlin appeared first on Gizchi…

According to Winfuture, Russian ransomware groups have found a safe place in their home country, where they can act without fear of law action from other states. This has made Russia a hub for cyberc… [+5613 chars]

Ransomware attacks surge with skyrocketing ransom demands and executive threats

  • Victoria Gayton
  • Published date: 2024-09-19 18:13:24

Ransomware attacks have seen dramatic changes over the past few years. Once considered a mere nuisance, they now pose a potentially devastating threat to organizations of all sizes. Back in 2019, ransomware attacks were just ramping up, focusing on infecting …

Ransomware attacks have seen dramatic changes over the past few years. Once considered a mere nuisance, they now pose a potentially devastating threat to organizations of all sizes. Back in 2019, ra… [+4799 chars]

Trucking, brokers 'under siege' as cargo theft booms 600%: TIA

  • Alex Lockie
  • Published date: 2024-09-19 17:36:23

A study from broker group TIA shows the industry struggling against freight fraud, but also offers carriers clues on how to win trust and business.

The "fraud apocalypse" continues to ravage the trucking industry, with brokers particularly feeling the pain and left explaining to their shipper customers just where their freight went and on whose … [+5773 chars]

5 Reasons Women Are More Likely To Be Targeted for Financial Theft Scams

  • Cindy Lamothe
  • Published date: 2024-09-14 22:00:10

We live in an age where access to financial resources and opportunities gives us a leg up in becoming wealthy. But sadly, women face a significantly higher...

We live in an age where access to financial resources and opportunities gives us a leg up in becoming wealthy. But sadly, women face a significantly higher risk of falling victim to financial theft s… [+4961 chars]

Trio Admits Running “OTP Agency” Enabling Bank Fraud, and 2FA Bypass

  • Waqas
  • Published date: 2024-09-03 14:10:20

Three men plead guilty to running OTP Agency, a website that enabled criminals to bypass banking security and…

Three men plead guilty to running OTP Agency, a website that enabled criminals to bypass banking security and commit fraud. The NCA’s investigation revealed over 12,500 victims and potential earnings… [+2959 chars]

Lititz woman stole nearly $200K, medication from Manheim Township woman in her care: police

  • NATHAN WILLISON | Staff Writer
  • Published date: 2024-08-23 16:24:00

A caretaker made nearly $200,000 in purchases and withdrawals using credit cards stolen from a woman in Manheim Township, according to police.

A caretaker made nearly $200,000 in purchases and withdrawals using credit cards stolen from a woman in Manheim Township, according to police. Jamie Lloyd, 42, of Lititz, faces multiple felony charg… [+2624 chars]

Map Shows States Where Elder Fraud is On The Rise

  • Joe Edwards
  • Published date: 2024-08-20 14:23:18

One researcher suggested that criminals are focusing on areas with a high number of elderly citizens.

Elder fraud is on the rise in several U.S. states, a recent report has found, with the average amount of money stolen last year through scams of Americans over 60 totaling more than $36,000. Accordi… [+4382 chars]

'If you don't click on this link and update KYC, bank account will be blocked': New APK fraud scam could cost you lakhs, how to prevent

  • Neelanjit Das
  • Published date: 2024-08-03 07:56:55

APK Scam: Punjab and Sind Bank through a public notice has warned about scamsters now trying to rob you by using the 'APK file scam'. According to Kaushik Ray, COO Whizhack Technologies, "APK fraud involves tricking users into downloading and installing an AP…

In a recent public notice, Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) has cautioned its customers about an ongoing scam in the bank's name. The bank said that it is important for you to know about the scam to keep y… [+5844 chars]

SMS Stealer malware targeting Android users: Over 105,000 samples identified

  • Help Net Security
  • Published date: 2024-07-31 14:48:17

Zimperium’s zLabs team has uncovered a new and widespread threat dubbed SMS Stealer. Detected during routine malware analysis, this malicious software has been found in over 105,000 samples, affecting more than 600 global brands. SMS Stealer’s extensive reach…

Zimperium’s zLabs team has uncovered a new and widespread threat dubbed SMS Stealer. Detected during routine malware analysis, this malicious software has been found in over 105,000 samples, affectin… [+1924 chars]

Zimperium warns new ‘SMS Stealer’ malware is actively intercepting onetime passwords

  • Duncan Riley
  • Published date: 2024-07-31 12:00:41

A new report released today from mobile security platform provider Zimperium Inc. is warning of a new and potent threat that hijacks onetime password text messages, posing significant risks to account security and personal data. Called SMS Stealer, the malici…

A new report released today from mobile security platform provider Zimperium Inc. is warning of a new and potent threat that hijacks onetime password text messages, posing significant risks to accoun… [+2927 chars]

What The New SEC Cyber Disclosure Guidelines Mean For Your Business

  • Yaki Faitelson, Forbes Councils Member, Yaki Faitelson, Forbes Councils Member https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/people/yakifaitelson/
  • Published date: 2024-07-30 11:15:00

In the short term, CISOs must work more closely with executives to identify visibility gaps and define processes for determining materiality.

Yaki Faitelson is Co-Founder and CEO of Varonis, responsible for leading the management, strategic direction and execution of the company. getty The SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules that went int… [+6599 chars]

The Paris Olympics 2024: The new hunting ground for cybercriminals

  • Ashutosh Mishra
  • Published date: 2024-07-25 13:54:43

Cybersecurity experts say that Indian travellers going to the Olympic event are equally vulnerable to the threats

Cybersecurity experts say that Indian travellers going to the Olympic event are equally vulnerable to the threats Paris Olympics 2024,medals (Photo: Paris Olympics wesbite) Ashutosh MishraNew Delhi… [+4231 chars]

Meta Removes 63,000 Instagram Accounts Linked to Nigerian Sextortion Scams

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  • Published date: 2024-07-25 10:16:00

Meta Platforms on Wednesday said it took steps to remove around 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria that were found to target people with financial sextortion scams. "These included a smaller coordinated network of around 2,500 accounts that we were able to …

Meta Platforms on Wednesday said it took steps to remove around 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria that were found to target people with financial sextortion scams. "These included a smaller coord… [+4236 chars]

Mitigating the growing threats of account takeover attacks in 2024

  • Mike Briton
  • Published date: 2024-07-24 14:23:04

60% of security leaders in the UK now rank ATOs among their top four concerns.

Account takeover (ATO) attacks have swiftly ascended to the top of the list of critical cyber threats confronting organisations today. Abnormal Security's 2024 State of Cloud Account Takeover Attacks… [+7954 chars]

Unmasking Cyber Threats: A Conversation with FBI Operative Eric O’Neill

  • Randy Ferguson
  • Published date: 2024-07-24 09:43:34

Cybersecurity for the Modern Age In our interview today, we have the privilege of speaking with Eric O’Neill — a cybersecurity expert, legendary FBI operative, attorney, and founder of The Georgetown Group and Nexasure AI. Eric works with organizations to for…

In our interview today, we have the privilege of speaking with Eric ONeill a cybersecurity expert, legendary FBI operative, attorney, and founder of The Georgetown Group and Nexasure AI. Eric works w… [+8464 chars]

How to Spot a Financial Scam: Stay Informed, Stay Safe

  • MarvinGibson
  • Published date: 2024-07-19 09:49:42

In a world where financial fraud is increasingly sophisticated, knowing how to spot a financial scam is crucial for protecting your assets. This article provides insights and tips to help you identify and avoid scams.Identifying Red FlagsLearning how to spot …

In a world where financial fraud is increasingly sophisticated, knowing how to spot a financial scam is crucial for protecting your assets. This article provides insights and tips to help you identif… [+1203 chars]

Nation-State Actors Targeting Software Supply Chain via GitHub [2023)

  • Ken Westin
  • Published date: 2024-07-17 16:44:23

GitHub warns of Lazarus Group's social engineering attack on developers. Learn how the attack operates and how to protect your organization.

GitHub has warned developers of a social engineering operation targeting developers in the cryptocurrency, gambling, and cybersecurity industries. The “Lazarus Group” is a well-known and notorious ha… [+4000 chars]

GitHub Token Leak Exposes Python's Core Repositories to Potential Attacks

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  • Published date: 2024-07-15 16:18:00

Cybersecurity researchers said they discovered an accidentally leaked GitHub token that could have granted elevated access to the GitHub repositories of the Python language, Python Package Index (PyPI), and the Python Software Foundation (PSF) repositories. J…

Cybersecurity researchers said they discovered an accidentally leaked GitHub token that could have granted elevated access to the GitHub repositories of the Python language, Python Package Index (PyP… [+2683 chars]

Bluebik Titans: Investment needed to prevent internal threats

  • Suchit Leesa-nguansuk
  • Published date: 2024-06-26 22:06:00

Thai organisations should invest in order to prevent internal threats, which are listed among the top five security incidents in Thailand that can lead to financial losses and reputational damage, says cybersecurity consultancy Bluebik Titans.

Thai organisations should invest in order to prevent internal threats, which are listed among the top five security incidents in Thailand that can lead to financial losses and reputational damage, sa… [+3184 chars]