Multi-Gov Task Force Plans to Take Down the Ransomware Economy
A coalition of 60 global entities (including the DoJ) has proposed a sweeping plan to hunt down and disrupt ransomware gangs by going after their financial operations.
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Malware
Anti-Vaxxer Hijacks QR Codes at COVID-19 Check-In Sites
The perp faces jail time, but the incident highlights the growing cyber-abuse of QR codes.
Read MoreDoppelPaymer Gang Leaks Files from Illinois AG After Ransom Negotiations Break Down
Information stolen in April 10 ransomware attack was posted on a dark web portal and includes private documents not published as part of public records.
Read MoreMicrosoft Office SharePoint Targeted With High-Risk Phish, Ransomware Attacks
SharePoint servers are being picked at with high-risk, legitimate-looking, branded phish messages and preyed on by a ransomware gang using an old bug.
Read MoreBabuk Ransomware Gang Targets Washington DC Police
The RaaS developers thumbed their noses at police, saying “We find 0 day before you.”
Read MoreFlubot Spyware Spreading Through Android Devices
The malware is spreading rapidly through ‘missed package delivery’ SMS texts, prompting urgent scam warnings from mobile carriers.
Read MoreOscar-Bait, Literally: Hackers Abuse Nominated Films for Phishing, Malware
Judas and the Black Messiah may be a favorite for Best Picture at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, but it’s a fave for cybercriminals too.
Read MorePrometei Botnet Could Fire Up APT-Style Attacks
The malware is for now using exploits for the Microsoft Exchange “ProxyLogon” security bugs to install Monero-mining malware on targets.
Read More5 Fundamental But Effective IoT Device Security Controls
Matt Dunn, the associate managing director for cyber-risk at Kroll, discusses how to keep networks safe from insecure IoT devices.
Read MoreREvil’s Big Apple Ransomware Gambit Looks to Pay Off
The notorious cybercrime gang could make out whether or not Apple pays the $50 million ransom by May 1 as demanded.
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