Summary: The FBI has retrieved decryption keys related to the LockBit ransomware operation and is urging victims to come forward to recover their encrypted data without facing repercussions. Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division discussed the strategies taken by national security agencies to oppose LockBit at a cybersecurity conference.…
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DID YOU KNOW A CYBERATTACK HAPPENS EVERY39 SECONDS?
Read More This staggering amount underscores the imminent need for cyber security to be treated as a global priority. Moreover, with the explosion of generative AI (besides chatGPT as well!), the current 2200 daily attacks, are expected to not only multiply manifold but become far more individualized.…
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, staying informed with the latest statistics and trends is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. The year 2024 is shaping up to be pivotal, with threats becoming more sophisticated and industries worldwide grappling with a digital environment that’s more integral to operations than ever before. …
AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) has been publishing the Online Scams series to inform the readers about the ever-evolving scams. Prevention and blocking are the two most important measures to mitigate the damage inflicted by scams. Various security providers are supporting features to detect and block the damage from scams, financial frauds, and phishing.…
Victim: aloft Country : Actor: incransom Source: http://incblog6qu4y4mm4zvw5nrmue6qbwtgjsxpw6b7ixzssu36tsajldoad.onion/blog/disclosures/66596df8b24e38251bd3eed0 Discovered: 2024-06-07 03:49:44.346737 Published: 2024-05-31 06:28:08.280000 Description : ALOFT Manufacturing · Portugal ·
In our hands everything is about 50gb of the critical date of the company. Contracts with clients, financial documents, postal correspondence.
Ransomware Victims – ALL Other Victims by incransom…
Spain’s most wanted cybercriminal arrested in Romania
Read More A mastermind behind the organized crime group responsible for various online fraud schemes has been detained in Bucharest, Romania. The individual, who had been on the run for several years, is linked to over 300 reported fraud cases across Spain, with illicit financial transactions totaling 10 million euros.…
Qilin, also known as Agenda ransomware, represents a formidable threat in cybercrime. This ransomware, one of the known Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, is designed with adaptability in mind, allowing it to customize attacks based on its victims’ specific environments. Originating from a sophisticated background, Qilin leverages advanced tactics to extort organizations.…
Introduction
Read More The Monthly Threat Report by Hornetsecurity brings you monthly insights into M365 security trends, email-based threats, and commentary on current events in the cybersecurity space. This edition of the Monthly Threat Report focuses on data from the month of May.
Executive SummaryEmail-based threats increased over the past month, with most of the increase being attributed to an increase in easily detectable, low-effort spam messages.…Summary: This content discusses the CarnavalHeist banking Trojan, which targets users in Brazil and is capable of stealing banking credentials and performing other malicious actions.
Threat Actor: CarnavalHeist | CarnavalHeist Victim: Users in Brazil | Users in Brazil
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CarnavalHeist is a banking Trojan that targets users in Brazil and can result in financial loss, identity theft, and other issues.…Victim: Oracle Advisory Services Country : US Actor: medusa Source: http://medusaxko7jxtrojdkxo66j7ck4q5tgktf7uqsqyfry4ebnxlcbkccyd.onion/detail?id=f34e958901f91717304921e6823d1ebf Discovered: 2024-06-06 07:40:06.017621 Published: 2024-06-04 14:34:18.12345 Description : Oracle Advisory Services provides financial and management services to hedge funds, private equity firms, & high net-worth individuals. Oracle Advisory Services corporate office is located in 45 W 34th St Ste 911-912, New York City, New York, 10001, United States.…
Written by: Michelle Cantos, Jamie Collier
Executive Summary Mandiant assesses with high confidence that the Paris Olympics faces an elevated risk of cyber threat activity, including cyber espionage, disruptive and destructive operations, financially-motivated activity, hacktivism, and information operations. Olympics-related cyber threats could realistically impact various targets including event organizers and sponsors, ticketing systems, Paris infrastructure, and athletes and spectators traveling to the event. …
BlackSuit ransomware is a rebranded version of the notorious Royal ransomware, which emerged due to heightened law enforcement actions against the original group. This rebranding signifies a strategic shift aimed at evading detection and continuing their cybercriminal activities under a new guise. The Royal ransomware, now BlackSuit, has a notorious history of targeting high-profile sectors and demanding substantial ransoms.…
Vlad Terebes, a Romanian citizen, was extradited from the United Kingdom to Puerto Rico on May 31, 2024, to face multiple charges, including aggravated identity theft and bank fraud.
The indictment alleges that Terebes and his accomplices used card skimming devices to obtain sensitive information from credit and debit card transactions at several major retail stores across Manatí, Canóvanas, Caguas, and Carolina, Puerto Rico.…
Summary: This article discusses the cost of a phishing-as-a-service platform and how cybercriminals are targeting European banking clients with this method.
Threat Actor: Cybercriminals | Cybercriminals Victim: European banking clients | European banking clients
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Cybercriminals are using a phishing-as-a-service platform to target European banking clients.…Threat Actor: Malware Researchers | Malware ResearchersVictim: Individuals and businessesPrice: Not specifiedExfiltrated Data Type: Valuable data on infected systems
In May, cybersecurity experts have identified of 29 new variants of ransomware. These malicious programs, characterized by their insidious nature, pose a significant threat to individuals and businesses alike.…
Summary: The content discusses the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to improve security for the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a key component of the modern internet, in response to concerns about online traffic hijacking by criminals.
Threat Actor: Criminals | Criminals Victim: Internet users | Internet users
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a rule that would require broadband internet providers to develop and maintain secure internet routing plans to address the lack of explicit security features in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).…Summary: This content discusses the security challenges presented by third-party plugins in ChatGPT, a popular generative AI technology, and highlights the discovery of critical security vulnerabilities in these plugins.
Threat Actor: N/A
Victim: Enterprises using ChatGPT and its third-party plugins.
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ChatGPT’s subscription-based plugin store offers over a thousand third-party plugins, which can enhance productivity but also pose security risks.…Summary: The content warns about scammers offering fake work-from-home jobs and using cryptocurrency payments as part of the scam.
Threat Actor: Scammers posing as legitimate businesses, such as staffing or recruiting agencies. Victim: Individuals seeking work-from-home jobs.
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The scammers contact victims with unsolicited calls or messages, offering fake work-from-home jobs.…Summary: The content discusses the vulnerability of rural hospitals to ransomware attacks and the need for increased cybersecurity investments in the healthcare sector.
Threat Actor: Ransomware attackers | Ransomware Victim: Rural hospitals | Rural hospitals
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Rural hospitals are at a higher risk of ransomware attacks due to their limited cybersecurity measures and resources.…
Summary
Read More On May 2, 2024, Arctic Wolf Labs began monitoring deployment of a new ransomware variant referred to as Fog. The ransomware activity was observed in several Arctic Wolf Incident Response cases, each exhibiting similar elements. All victim organizations were located in the United States, 80% of which were in the education sector and 20% in the recreation sector.…