cybercrime
How much do criminals pay for certificates on the dark web?
The Cyber Security Research Institute (CSRI) conducted a six-month investigation into the sale of digital code signing certificates on the dark web. The research uncovered …
Ransomware victims are paying the ransom in record numbers
Intermedia examined the critical security behavioral habits of more than 1,000 office workers. Ransomware attacks continue to grow exponentially The threat of ransomware, when …
Researchers analyze 3,200 unique phishing kits
Most phishing sites are quickly detected and access to them is blocked, but not matter how fast the “takedown” happens, the number of victims is still large enough …
NotPetya successor Bad Rabbit hits orgs in Russia, Ukraine
Bad Rabbit ransomware, apparently modeled on NotPetya, has hit a number of organizations across Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe on Tuesday. Russian security outfit …
Beware fake Android cryptocurrency trading apps on Google Play
Two phishing apps that were made to look like the official app of popular cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex have been booted off Google Play after ESET researchers notified …
Cybercriminals focus on the shipping and cloud storage sectors
The Anti-Phishing Working Group’s latest report found upticks in phishing attacks against companies in the Logistics & Shipping as well Cloud Storage & File …
Millions download botnet-building malware from Google Play
Researchers have discovered a new batch of malicious apps on Google Play, some of which have been downloaded and installed on some 2.6 million devices. The apps’ …
Android DoubleLocker ransomware encrypts data, changes device PIN
A new piece of ransomware is targeting Android users. Dubbed DoubleLocker, it both encrypts users’ files and changes the device’s PIN. About DoubleLocker Lukáš …
Inventive cyber gang steals millions from East European banks
Trustwave researchers have uncovered a series of ingenious bank heists that cost several Eastern European and Russian banks up to $10 millions each, and they believe financial …
Dark web ransomware economy: Sellers pulling in six-figure salaries
There are currently more than 6,300 estimated dark web marketplaces selling ransomware, with more than 45,000 current product listings, according to new research by Carbon …
Hackers go after Australian ICT, managed services providers
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), which integrates the national security cyber capabilities and serves as a hub for collaboration and information sharing with the …
Inside the Middle Eastern and North African cybercriminal underground
Trend Micro researchers investigated the Middle Eastern and North African cybercriminal underground, and found that prices for malware and hacking tools are generally a bit …