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Cybercrime
50,000 home cameras reportedly hacked, footage posted online
Some footage has already appeared on adult sites, with cybercriminals offering lifetime access to the entire loot for US$150
Amer Owaida • 14 Oct 2020
179 arrested in massive dark web bust
The sting is said to be the US Government’s largest operation targeting crime in the internet’s seedy underbelly
Amer Owaida • 23 Sep 2020
5 ways cybercriminals can try to extort you
What are some common strategies cybercriminals employ in extortion schemes and how can you mitigate the chances of falling victim to a cyber-shakedown?
Amer Owaida • 18 Sep 2020
Emotet strikes Quebec’s Department of Justice: An ESET Analysis
The cyberattack, which affected 14 inboxes belonging to the Department of Justice, was confirmed by ESET researchers
Gabrielle Ladouceur Despins • 16 Sep 2020
DDoS extortion campaign targets financial firms, retailers
The extortionists attempt to scare the targets into paying by claiming to represent some of the world’s most notorious APT groups
Amer Owaida • 27 Aug 2020
Cybercrime, Business Security
Cyber attacks: Several Canadian government services disrupted
Several services, including the national revenue agency, had to be shut down following a series of credential-stuffing attacks
Gabrielle Ladouceur Despins • 24 Aug 2020
Ritz London clients scammed after apparent data breach
Armed with personal data stolen from the hotel's dining reservation system, fraudsters trick guests into handing over their credit card details
Amer Owaida • 18 Aug 2020
FBI warns of surge in online shopping scams
In one scheme, shoppers ordering gadgets or gym equipment are in for a rude surprise – they receive disposable face masks instead
Amer Owaida • 04 Aug 2020
How much is your personal data worth on the dark web?
The going prices are lower than you probably think – your credit card details, for example, can sell for a few bucks
Amer Owaida • 03 Aug 2020