Is crypto’s criminal rollercoaster approaching a terminal dip?
We look at whether the current environment will eventually become unsustainable for those wanting to exert others with ransomware.
DOJ recovers pipeline ransom, signals more aggressive approach to cybercrime
The US Department of Justice announced Monday that it recovered much of the ransomware payment that Colonial Pipeline paid to Darkside.
Bizarro: a banking Trojan full of nasty tricks
Unfortunately for you, Bizarro malware is a banking Trojan that comes with a bag of tricks and a versatile backdoor.
Bitcoin scammers phish for wallet recovery codes on Twitter
Cryptocurrency scammers are on the prowl for wallet recovery phrases, under the pretence of trying to be helpful.
Fake Trezor app steals more than $1 million worth of crypto coins
Several users of Trezor, a small hardware device that acts as a cryptocurrency wallet, have lost fortunes after being duped by a phishing app.
Teen behind 2020 Twitter hack pleads guilty
The teen behind the Twitter hack of 2020 pleaded guilty to several charges as part of a deal in which he will serve three years in prison.
Egregor ransomware hit by arrests
In a collaboration between French and Ukranian law enforcement, threat actors related to the Egregor ransomware team have been arrested.
Keeping ransomware cash away from your business
Ransomware gangs are in the news for donating stolen funds to charitable organisations. Is this a good thing, or will it cause more trouble for the charity than it’s worth?
VideoBytes: Twitter gets hacked!
Today, we’re talking about the Twitter hack, in which 130 high-profile accounts, like those belonging to Barack Obama and Elon Musk, were accessed.
A week in security (July 20 – 26)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from July 20 – 26, including Deepfakes, Bluetooth technology, and APT groups.
