Meet the Administrators of the RSOCKS Proxy Botnet
Krebs on Security
JUNE 22, 2022
Authorities in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K.
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When Your Smart ID Card Reader Comes With Malware
Krebs on Security
MAY 17, 2022
Millions of U.S. government employees and contractors have been issued a secure smart ID card that enables physical access to buildings and controlled spaces, and provides access to government computer networks and systems at the cardholder’s appropriate security level.
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You Can Now Ask Google to Remove Your Phone Number, Email or Address from Search Results
Krebs on Security
APRIL 29, 2022
Google said this week it is expanding the types of data people can ask to have removed from search results, to include personal contact information like your phone number, email address or physical address.
KrebsOnSecurity in New Netflix Series on Cybercrime
Krebs on Security
JUNE 7, 2022
Netflix has a new documentary series airing next week — “ Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies & the Internet ” — in which Yours Truly apparently has a decent amount of screen time.
Cyber Security, Change Management and Enterprise Risk Management: Scaling Operations for Growth
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of Risk Management and Compliance
Join us as we discuss the various tangents of data and the change management process that will help you make better risk-based business decisions to save time and money for your organization.
Adconion Execs Plead Guilty in Federal Anti-Spam Case
Krebs on Security
JUNE 10, 2022
At the outset of their federal criminal trial for hijacking vast swaths of Internet addresses for use in large-scale email spam campaigns, three current or former executives at online advertising firm Adconion Direct (now Amobee ) have pleaded guilty to lesser misdemeanor charges of fraud and misrepresentation via email.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2022 Edition
Krebs on Security
JUNE 14, 2022
Microsoft on Tuesday released software updates to fix 60 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software, including a zero-day flaw in all supported Microsoft Office versions on all flavors of Windows that’s seen active exploitation for at least two months now.
What Counts as “Good Faith Security Research?”
Krebs on Security
JUNE 3, 2022
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently revised its policy on charging violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a 1986 law that remains the primary statute by which federal prosecutors pursue cybercrime cases.
Costa Rica May Be Pawn in Conti Ransomware Group’s Bid to Rebrand, Evade Sanctions
Krebs on Security
MAY 31, 2022
Costa Rica’s national health service was hacked sometime earlier this morning by a Russian ransomware group known as Hive.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2022 Edition
Krebs on Security
MAY 10, 2022
Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 74 separate security problems in its Windows operating systems and related software.
How Preparation and Strategy Can Be Used to Fight and Defeat Any Ransomware Attack
Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP
Through a detailed analysis of major attacks and their consequences, Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP, will discuss the state of ransomware and future predictions, as well as provide best practices for attack prevention and recovery.
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DEA Investigating Breach of Law Enforcement Data Portal
Krebs on Security
MAY 12, 2022
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says it is investigating reports that hackers gained unauthorized access to an agency portal that taps into 16 different federal law enforcement databases.
Pro-Ukraine ‘Protestware’ Pushes Antiwar Ads, Geo-Targeted Malware
Krebs on Security
MARCH 17, 2022
Researchers are tracking a number of open-source “ protestware ” projects on GitHub that have recently altered their code to display “Stand with Ukraine” messages for users, or basic facts about the carnage in Ukraine.
Russia to Rent Tech-Savvy Prisoners to Corporate IT?
Krebs on Security
MAY 2, 2022
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Report: Missouri Governor’s Office Responsible for Teacher Data Leak
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Missouri Governor Mike Parson made headlines last year when he vowed to criminally prosecute a journalist for reporting a security flaw in a state website that exposed personal information of more than 100,000 teachers.
The 5 Stages of Account-Based Marketing — and How to Win Them All
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IRS Will Soon Require Selfies for Online Access
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 19, 2022
If you created an online account to manage your tax records with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), those login credentials will cease to work later this year.
Conti’s Ransomware Toll on the Healthcare Industry
Krebs on Security
APRIL 18, 2022
Conti — one of the most ruthless and successful Russian ransomware groups — publicly declared during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that it would refrain from targeting healthcare providers.
500M Avira Antivirus Users Introduced to Cryptomining
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 8, 2022
Many readers were surprised to learn recently that the popular Norton 360 antivirus suite now ships with a program which lets customers make money mining virtual currency.
Internet Backbone Giant Lumen Shuns.RU
Krebs on Security
MARCH 8, 2022
Lumen Technologies , an American company that operates one of the largest Internet backbones and carries a significant percentage of the world’s Internet traffic, said today it will stop routing traffic for organizations based in Russia.
The Ultimate Guide to Executive Recruiting
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Sourcing the right executive candidates and filling key managerial roles in an organization can be difficult, even in the best of times. Download this eBook to level up your discovery process, talent sourcing, and strategies for reaching your best-fit candidates.
Senators Urge FTC to Probe ID.me Over Selfie Data
Krebs on Security
MAY 18, 2022
Some of more tech-savvy Democrats in the U.S. Senate are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate identity-proofing company ID.me
How Phishers Are Slinking Their Links Into LinkedIn
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
If you received a link to LinkedIn.com via email, SMS or instant message, would you click it?
Norton 360 Now Comes With a Cryptominer
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 6, 2022
Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers.
Hoax Email Blast Abused Poor Coding in FBI Website
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed today that its fbi.gov domain name and Internet address were used to blast out thousands of fake emails about a cybercrime investigation.
12 Plays to Kickstart Your Recruitment Process
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To stay ahead in this race, every recruiter needs a good playbook. In this eBook, we lay out 12 recruiting plays that can automate key steps in your recruitment process, helping you reduce both the cost and the time it takes to hire the best candidates.
The ‘Zelle Fraud’ Scam: How it Works, How to Fight Back
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
One of the more common ways cybercriminals cash out access to bank accounts involves draining the victim’s funds via Zelle , a “peer-to-peer” (P2P) payment service used by many financial institutions that allows customers to quickly send cash to friends and family.
Hackers Gaining Power of Subpoena Via Fake “Emergency Data Requests”
Krebs on Security
MARCH 29, 2022
There is a terrifying and highly effective “method” that criminal hackers are now using to harvest sensitive customer data from Internet service providers, phone companies and social media firms.
NY Man Pleads Guilty in $20 Million SIM Swap Theft
Krebs on Security
DECEMBER 16, 2021
A 24-year-old New York man who bragged about helping to steal more than $20 million worth of cryptocurrency from a technology executive has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Your Phone May Soon Replace Many of Your Passwords
Krebs on Security
MAY 7, 2022
Apple , Google and Microsoft announced this week they will soon support an approach to authentication that avoids passwords altogether, and instead requires users to merely unlock their smartphones to sign in to websites or online services.
12 Tips for Selling to the C-Suite
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The question for sales pros is this: Are you ready for the challenge, and opportunity, of selling to the C-suite? The following 12 tips can help ensure that you and your team are.
‘Trojan Source’ Bug Threatens the Security of All Code
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Virtually all compilers — programs that transform human-readable source code into computer-executable machine code — are vulnerable to an insidious attack in which an adversary can introduce targeted vulnerabilities into any software without being detected, new research released today warns.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, April 2022 Edition
Krebs on Security
APRIL 13, 2022
Microsoft on Tuesday released updates to fix roughly 120 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. Two of the flaws have been publicly detailed prior to this week, and one is already seeing active exploitation, according to a report from the U.S.
SMS About Bank Fraud as a Pretext for Voice Phishing
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Most of us have probably heard the term “smishing” — which is a portmanteau for traditional ph ishing scams sent through SMS text messages. Smishing messages usually include a link to a site that spoofs a popular bank and tries to siphon personal information.
A Closer Look at the LAPSUS$ Data Extortion Group
Krebs on Security
MARCH 23, 2022
Microsoft and identity management platform Okta both this week disclosed breaches involving LAPSUS$ , a relatively new cybercrime group that specializes in stealing data from big companies and threatening to publish it unless a ransom demand is paid.
The Power of Conversation Intelligence
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This eBook will answer all your questions and more on Conversation Intelligence (CI) by providing a complete overview and its need in Revenue organizations - delivering impact from your Sales Development Representatives all the way to the C-Suite.
At Request of U.S., Russia Rounds Up 14 REvil Ransomware Affiliates
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 14, 2022
The Russian government said today it arrested 14 people accused of working for “ REvil ,” a particularly aggressive ransomware group that has extorted hundreds of millions of dollars from victim organizations.
What Happened to Facebook, Instagram, & WhatsApp?
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Facebook and its sister properties Instagram and WhatsApp are suffering from ongoing, global outages.
Fake Emergency Search Warrants Draw Scrutiny from Capitol Hill
Krebs on Security
MARCH 31, 2022
On Tuesday, KrebsOnSecurity warned that hackers increasingly are using compromised government and police department email accounts to obtain sensitive customer data from mobile providers, ISPs and social media companies. Today, one of the U.S.
Report: Recent 10x Increase in Cyberattacks on Ukraine
Krebs on Security
MARCH 11, 2022
As their cities suffered more intense bombardment by Russian military forces this week, Ukrainian Internet users came under renewed cyberattacks, with one Internet company providing service there saying they blocked ten times the normal number of phishing and malware attacks targeting Ukrainians.
Understanding Cadence Workflow for Developers and Architects
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