Cyber Crime

DoubleLocker, the Android Ransomware that encrypts files and changes PIN LockDoubleLocker, the Android Ransomware that encrypts files and changes PIN Lock

DoubleLocker, the Android Ransomware that encrypts files and changes PIN Lock

Crooks have developed a strain of Android ransomware dubbed Doublelocker that both encrypts user data and changes PIN Lock. DoubleLocker,…

8 years ago
A new Facebook scam allows your friend contacts to hack your accountA new Facebook scam allows your friend contacts to hack your account

A new Facebook scam allows your friend contacts to hack your account

Researchers spotted a new Facebook scam that could deceive also tech-savvy people and trick them into giving the attacker access to…

8 years ago
Hyatt Hotels suffered a new payment card breach, the second in two yearsHyatt Hotels suffered a new payment card breach, the second in two years

Hyatt Hotels suffered a new payment card breach, the second in two years

The Hyatt Hotels Corporation notified customers that their credit card information may have been stolen by crooks, the second time…

8 years ago
Akamai shared a detailed analysis of a Fast Flux Botnet composed of 14K IPsAkamai shared a detailed analysis of a Fast Flux Botnet composed of 14K IPs

Akamai shared a detailed analysis of a Fast Flux Botnet composed of 14K IPs

Experts at Akamai have identified a running Fast Flux botnet composed of over 14,000 compromised systems used to spread malware.…

8 years ago
Equifax website redirected visitors to fake Flash update, it’s malvertisingEquifax website redirected visitors to fake Flash update, it’s malvertising

Equifax website redirected visitors to fake Flash update, it’s malvertising

Equifax service set up for obtaining free and discounted credit reports had been redirecting users to websites offering a fake…

8 years ago
Results and forecasts: Group-IB presented Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017 reportResults and forecasts: Group-IB presented Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017 report

Results and forecasts: Group-IB presented Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017 report

Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2017 - Banks, powerstations and cryptocyrrency exchanges are forecast to be the most likely targets for hacking in…

8 years ago
Kaspersky spotted ATMii, a new strain of ATM malwareKaspersky spotted ATMii, a new strain of ATM malware

Kaspersky spotted ATMii, a new strain of ATM malware

Security researchers from Kaspersky Lab have discovered a new strain of ATM malware dubbed ATMii that could be used to empty an…

8 years ago
Microsoft addresses CVE-2017-11826 Office Zero-Day used to deliver malwareMicrosoft addresses CVE-2017-11826 Office Zero-Day used to deliver malware

Microsoft addresses CVE-2017-11826 Office Zero-Day used to deliver malware

Microsoft October Patch Tuesday addresses the CVE-2017-11826 Office Zero-Day vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild in targeted attacks.…

8 years ago
FormBook malware used in high-volume distribution campaigns targeting organizations in the US and South KoreaFormBook malware used in high-volume distribution campaigns targeting organizations in the US and South Korea

FormBook malware used in high-volume distribution campaigns targeting organizations in the US and South Korea

Crooks are spreading the FormBook malware to target aerospace firms, defense contractors and some manufacturing organizations in the US and…

8 years ago
KovCoreG group spreading Kovter Malware via fake browser and Flash updatesKovCoreG group spreading Kovter Malware via fake browser and Flash updates

KovCoreG group spreading Kovter Malware via fake browser and Flash updates

Security experts from Proofpoint have uncovered a malvertising actor named KovCoreG group that is spreading the Kovter malware via fake browser and Flash…

8 years ago