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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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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in September 2019 – 531 million records leaked

IT Governance

Irish government admits ransomware attack occurred last year (unknown). Government of LaPorte County Indiana suffered ransomware attack (unknown). Polish online retailer issued fine over data breach (2,200,000). US Navy hiring new cyber chief to better shield military secrets from Chinese hackers. .

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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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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. Information Security .

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

IT Governance

million) Wyoming Department of Health leaking data online (164,021) Maine government website displayed mental health patients’ confidential information (unknown) Israel: Private patient cases of deceased psychologist found on the street (unknown) Contact tracing data breach exposes health information of Pennsylvanians (72,000).