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#data-theft

That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself

Cybercriminals are exploiting CAPTCHA to steal data, targeting unsuspecting users who usually comply with verification prompts.

fromDatabreaches

Justice Department Charges 12 Chinese Contract Hackers and Law Enforcement Officers in Global Computer Intrusion Campaigns

China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem is being used to suppress global dissent and commit cyber theft.

Marketing tech

fromArs Technica

Nearly 1 million Windows devices targeted in advanced "malvertising" spree

The campaign aimed at nearly 1 million devices and targeted individuals and organizations without specificity.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

96% of ransomware incidents involve data exfiltration

Malicious actors are adapting tactics to evade security measures, focusing on data theft and exploiting familiar vulnerabilities.

Tech industry

Over 4,000 ISP IPs Targeted in Brute-Force Attacks to Deploy Info Stealers and Cryptominers

ISPs in China and the US West Coast are under a coordinated exploitation campaign by unidentified threat actors stealing data and mining cryptocurrencies.

European startups

U.S. Charges 12 Chinese Nationals in State-Backed Hacking Operations

The U.S. DoJ has charged 12 Chinese nationals for orchestrating cyberattacks aimed at data theft and suppressing free speech internationally.

Privacy technologies

fromZDNET

That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself

Cybercriminals are exploiting CAPTCHA to steal data, targeting unsuspecting users who usually comply with verification prompts.

fromDatabreaches

Justice Department Charges 12 Chinese Contract Hackers and Law Enforcement Officers in Global Computer Intrusion Campaigns

China's hacker-for-hire ecosystem is being used to suppress global dissent and commit cyber theft.

Marketing tech

fromArs Technica

Nearly 1 million Windows devices targeted in advanced "malvertising" spree

The campaign aimed at nearly 1 million devices and targeted individuals and organizations without specificity.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

96% of ransomware incidents involve data exfiltration

Malicious actors are adapting tactics to evade security measures, focusing on data theft and exploiting familiar vulnerabilities.

Tech industry

Over 4,000 ISP IPs Targeted in Brute-Force Attacks to Deploy Info Stealers and Cryptominers

ISPs in China and the US West Coast are under a coordinated exploitation campaign by unidentified threat actors stealing data and mining cryptocurrencies.

more#cybersecurity

1 week ago

M&S admits cybercrooks made off with customer info

Marks & Spencer confirms a recent cyberattack has led to the theft of customer data, although it hasn't confirmed any involvement of ransomware.

EU data protection

Scattered Spider Hacking Suspect Extradited to US From Spain

A member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited to the US for identity theft and wire fraud.

8 months ago

Latvian Hacker Extradited to U.S. for Role in Karakurt Cybercrime Group

Deniss Zolotarjovs has been indicted in the U.S. for cybercrimes including data theft, extortion, and money laundering since August 2021.

1 month ago

Privacy professionals

Hunters International said ransomware now 'too risky'

fromSFGATE

2 weeks ago

Tech industry

California man pleads guilty to massive Disney hack

UK news

fromDatabreaches

3 weeks ago

Scattered Spider Hacking Suspect Extradited to US From Spain

A member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group was extradited to the US for identity theft and wire fraud.

8 months ago

Latvian Hacker Extradited to U.S. for Role in Karakurt Cybercrime Group

Deniss Zolotarjovs has been indicted in the U.S. for cybercrimes including data theft, extortion, and money laundering since August 2021.

1 month ago

Privacy professionals

Hunters International said ransomware now 'too risky'

fromSFGATE

2 weeks ago

Tech industry

California man pleads guilty to massive Disney hack

more#cybercrime

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Nightclub bouncer jailed over plot to blackmail Michael Schumacher

During the trial, the family expressed concerns that one hard drive containing sensitive material had not been recovered despite repeated searches of the defendants' properties.

Germany news

fromSocial Media Explorer

6 months ago

SK hynix chip engineer gets 1.5 years in prison on IP theft

The court reportedly stated, 'It is unusual to print 4,000 pieces of related technical data on A4 paper for four days at SK hynix's Shanghai branch, where security is poor, just before resignation.' This testimony highlighted the suspicious nature of her actions and raised questions about her intentions.

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

Hazem Altal: Unraveling the Web of Fraud at a Turkish Hair Clinic - Social Media Explorer

The scandal began when Hazem Altal was dismissed from his role in July 2024 for violating company policies, leading to the discovery of his extensive fraudulent activities.

Medicine

Artificial intelligence