Cybercrime


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Cybercrime

179 arrested in massive dark web bust

179 arrested in massive dark web bust

Cybercrime

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 Owaida23 Sep 2020


Cybercrime

5 ways cybercriminals can try to extort you

5 ways cybercriminals can try to extort you

Cybercrime

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 Owaida18 Sep 2020


Cybercrime

Emotet strikes Quebec’s Department of Justice: An ESET Analysis

Emotet strikes Quebec’s Department of Justice: An ESET Analysis

Cybercrime

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 Despins16 Sep 2020


Cybercrime

DDoS extortion campaign targets financial firms, retailers

DDoS extortion campaign targets financial firms, retailers

Cybercrime

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 Owaida27 Aug 2020


Cybercrime, Business Security

Cyber attacks: Several Canadian government services disrupted

Cyber attacks: Several Canadian government services disrupted

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 Despins24 Aug 2020


Cybercrime

Ritz London clients scammed after apparent data breach

Ritz London clients scammed after apparent data breach

Cybercrime

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 Owaida18 Aug 2020


Cybercrime

FBI warns of surge in online shopping scams

FBI warns of surge in online shopping scams

Cybercrime

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 Owaida04 Aug 2020


Cybercrime

How much is your personal data worth on the dark web?

How much is your personal data worth on the dark web?

Cybercrime

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 Owaida03 Aug 2020


Cybercrime

Details of 142 million MGM hotel guests selling for US$2,900

Details of 142 million MGM hotel guests selling for US$2,900

Cybercrime

Details of 142 million MGM hotel guests selling for US$2,900

It appears that the July 2019 breach at MGM Resorts affected far more people than initially thought

Amer Owaida15 Jul 2020