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Here’s Why Credit Card Fraud is Still a Thing

Krebs on Security

In October 2019, someone hacked BriansClub , a popular stolen card bazaar that uses this author’s likeness and name in its marketing. McCoy and fellow NYU researchers found BriansClub earned close to $104 million in gross revenue from 2015 to early 2019, and listed over 19 million unique card numbers for sale.

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Group-IB presents its annual report on global threats to stability in cyberspace

Security Affairs

Group-IB, has analyzed key recent changes to the global cyberthreat landscape in the “Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020” report. According to Group-IB’s experts, the most frustrating trend of 2019 was the use of cyberweapons in military operations. As for 2019, it has become the year of covert military operations in cyberspace.

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Group-IB Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2020/2021 report

Security Affairs

In the report, the company examines key shifts in the cybercrime world internationally between H2 2019 and H1 2020 and gives forecasts for the coming year. Late 2019 and all of 2020 were marked by an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks. In late 2019, ransomware operators adopted a new technique.

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SEC and FINRA Issue 2020 Examination Priorities for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Data Matters

Protection of Retail Investors . For both broker-dealers and investment advisers, OCIE will continue to emphasize the protection of retail investors, particularly seniors and those saving for retirement. Retail-Targeted Investments. 1 In general, the 2020 Examination Priorities continue recurring themes from recent prior years.

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SEC and FINRA Issue 2020 Examination Priorities (Including Cybersecurity) for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Data Matters

Protection of Retail Investors . For both broker-dealers and investment advisers, OCIE will continue to emphasize the protection of retail investors, particularly seniors and those saving for retirement. Retail-Targeted Investments. Interpretation Regarding Standard of Conduct for Investment Advisers. Information Security .

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in April 2021 – 1 billion records breached

IT Governance

Maze/Egregor ransomware cartel estimated to have made $75 million Brokerage firm agrees to $3 million deal for New York cyber security rule violations National Australia Bank repays customers $687k for 2019 data breach. discloses security incident (unknown) St. Will you be next?

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Happy 13th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity!

Krebs on Security

Big Yellow and Avira weren’t the only established brands cashing in on crypto hype as a way to appeal to a broader audience: The venerable electronics retailer RadioShack wasted no time in announcing plans to launch a cryptocurrency exchange.

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