Apr 01, 2024NewsroomCryptocurrency / Financial Fraud The Indian government said it has rescued and repatriated about 250 citizens in Cambodia who were held captive and coerced into running cyber scams. The Indian nationals "were lured with employment opportunities to that country but were forced to undertake illegal cyber work," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in … [Read more...] about Indian Government Rescues 250 Citizens Forced into Cybercrime in Cambodia
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VexTrio: The Uber of Cybercrime
The threat actors behind ClearFake, SocGholish, and dozens of other actors have established partnerships with another entity known as VexTrio as part of a massive "criminal affiliate program," new findings from Infoblox reveal. The latest development demonstrates the "breadth of their activities and depth of their connections within the cybercrime industry," the company said, … [Read more...] about VexTrio: The Uber of Cybercrime
Cybercrime Group ‘Muddled Libra’ Targets BPO Sector with Advanced Social Engineering
Jun 23, 2023Ravie LakshmananSocial Engineering / Phishing A threat actor known as Muddled Libra is targeting the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry with persistent attacks that leverage advanced social engineering ploys to gain initial access. "The attack style defining Muddled Libra appeared on the cybersecurity radar in late 2022 with the release of the 0ktapus … [Read more...] about Cybercrime Group ‘Muddled Libra’ Targets BPO Sector with Advanced Social Engineering
Activities in the Cybercrime Underground Require a New Approach to Cybersecurity
As Threat Actors Continuously Adapt their TTPs in Today's Threat Landscape, So Must You Earlier this year, threat researchers at Cybersixgill released the annual report, The State of the Cybercrime Underground. The research stems from an analysis of Cybersixgill's collected intelligence items throughout 2022, gathered from the deep, dark and clear web. The report examines the … [Read more...] about Activities in the Cybercrime Underground Require a New Approach to Cybersecurity
119 Arrested in Cybercrime Crackdown
A coordinated international law enforcement operation has dismantled Genesis Market, an illegal online marketplace that specialized in the sale of stolen credentials associated with email, bank accounts, and social media platforms. Coinciding with the infrastructure seizure, the major crackdown, which involved authorities from 17 countries, culminated in 119 arrests and 208 … [Read more...] about 119 Arrested in Cybercrime Crackdown
“On the Line”, a cybercrime movie
Ever seen a movie adaptation of a cybersecurity glossary? I did recently, to my surprise. The South Korean film On the Line (original title: Boiseu; lit. Voice, and no, it’s not the movie with the same name starring Mel Gibson) is undoubtedly an action movie. At the same time, it contains such a concentration of cybercrime that you could almost recommend it as a textbook on … [Read more...] about “On the Line”, a cybercrime movie
Bank BRI mitigates cybercrime and financial risk with Elastic Security
Bank BRI is one of the largest banks in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, providing end-to-end financial solutions to more than 130 million customers. As part of its core mission, the bank has a particular focus on empowering microbusinesses and advancing the financial inclusiveness of the countries it serves.With such a wide range of customers and partners, Bank BRI has created an … [Read more...] about Bank BRI mitigates cybercrime and financial risk with Elastic Security
Conti Cybercrime Cartel Using ‘BazarCall’ Phishing Attacks as Initial Attack Vector
Three different offshoots of the notorious Conti cybercrime cartel have resorted to the technique of call-back phishing as an initial access vector to breach targeted networks. "Three autonomous threat groups have since adopted and independently developed their own targeted phishing tactics derived from the call back phishing methodology," cybersecurity firm AdvIntel said in a … [Read more...] about Conti Cybercrime Cartel Using ‘BazarCall’ Phishing Attacks as Initial Attack Vector
New York Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Transnational Cybercrime Scheme
A 37-year-old man from New York has been sentenced to four years in prison for buying stolen credit card information and working in cahoots with a cybercrime cartel known as the Infraud Organization. John Telusma, who went by the alias "Peterelliot," pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy on October 13, 2021. He joined the gang in August 2011 and remained a … [Read more...] about New York Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Transnational Cybercrime Scheme
Interpol Arrest Leader of SilverTerrier Cybercrime Gang Behind BEC Attacks
A year-long international investigation has resulted in the arrest of the suspected head of the SilverTerrier cybercrime group by the Nigeria Police Force. "The suspect is alleged to have run a transnational cybercrime syndicate that launched mass phishing campaigns and business email compromise schemes targeting companies and individual victims," Interpol said in a … [Read more...] about Interpol Arrest Leader of SilverTerrier Cybercrime Gang Behind BEC Attacks