software skimmer

Pierluigi Paganini December 09, 2020
Crooks hide software skimmer inside CSS files

Security researchers have uncovered a new technique to inject a software skimmer onto websites, the malware hides in CSS files. Security researchers have uncovered a new technique used by threat actors to inject a software skimmer onto websites, the attackers hide the malware in CSS files. Security experts have analyzed multiple Magecart attack techniques over […]

Pierluigi Paganini November 16, 2020
Crooks use software skimmer that pretends to be a security firm

Security experts from Sucuri analyzing a software skimmer that is abusing its brand name in order to evade detection. Researchers at Sucuri analyzed a software skimmer that is using their brand name in order to evade detection. The e-skimmer is a base64-encoded JavaScript blob that attackers inject into target webpages. During a routine investigation, the […]

Pierluigi Paganini November 16, 2020
New skimmer attack uses WebSockets to evade detection

Experts spotted a new skimmer attack that used an alternative technique to exfiltrate payment information from payment cards. Researchers from Akamai discovered a new skimmer attack that is targeting several e-stores with a new technique to exfiltrate data. Threat actors are using fake credit card forum and WebSockets to steal the financial and personal information of the […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 19, 2020
Uncovering New Magecart Implant Attacking eCommerce

Security expert Marco Ramilli shared the results of an analysis of a skimmer implant spotted in the wild that could be potentially linked to Magecart group. If you are a credit card holder, this post could be of your interest. Defending our financial assets is always one of the top priorities in the cybersecurity community […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 12, 2020
MageCart attack hit Australia bushfire Donors

A new MageCart attack made the headlines, crooks installed a software skimmer on a website that collects donations for the victims of the Australia bushfires. Experts from Malwarebytes have discovered a new Magecart attack that compromised a website collecting donations for the victims of the Australia bushfires. Crooks planted a malicious script on the website […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 10, 2020
Two MageCart groups competed to steal credit cards data from Perricone MD ‘s European skincare sites

Two MageCart groups have planted software skimmers on multiple European websites for the Perricone MD anti-aging skincare Two distinct MageCart groups have compromised multiple European websites for the Perricone MD anti-aging skin-care brand with the intent of stealing customer payment card info. The two groups planted software skimmers on Perricone MD websites in Italy, Germany, […]

Pierluigi Paganini November 19, 2019
Alleged Magecart hackers planted a software skimmer into Macy’s Website

Macy’s has started notifying some of its customers that crooks used a software skimmer to steal their personal and financial information. Macy’s has started notifying some of its customers that discovered a software skimmer on its website used by crooks to steal their personal and financial information. The malicious software was discovered on October 15, […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 09, 2019
Hackers compromised Volusion infrastructure to siphon card details from thousands of sites

Hackers have compromised the infrastructure of Volusion and are distributing malicious software skimmers to steal payment card data provided by users. Volusion is a privately-held technology company that provides ecommerce software and marketing and web design services for small and medium sized businesses. The company has over 250 employees and has served more than 180,000 customers since its founding in 1999. […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 08, 2019
Experts found a link between a Magecart group and Cobalt Group

Researchers from MalwareBytes and HYAS Threat Intelligence linked one of the hacking groups under the Magecart umbrella to the notorious Cobalt cybercrime Group. Hacker groups under the Magecart umbrella continue to target organizations worldwide to steal payment card data with so-called software skimmers. Security firms have monitored the activities of a dozen groups at least since 2010.  According to […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 05, 2019
Magecart hackers are expanding their operations

Cybercrime gangs under the Magecart umbrella continue to compromise e-commerce platforms to steal payment card data from users worldwide. Hacker groups under the Magecart umbrella continue to target to steal payment card data with so-called software skimmers. Security firms have monitored the activities of a dozen groups at least since 2010.  According to a joint report […]