Ransomware making big money through “big game hunting”

Categories: Business

Tags: business

Tags: ransomware

Tags: crypto

Tags: cryptocurrency

Tags: digital

Tags: payment

Tags: extortion

Tags: gang

Tags: group

Tags: big game hunting

We take a look at reports that claim ransomware is making big money in 2023.

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Swatting-as-a-Service is a growing and complicated problem to solve

Categories: News

Tags: swatting

Tags: caller ID spoofing

Tags: telegram

Tags: cryptocurrency

Tags: AI generated voice

Using a false call to deploy emergency services to the address of a victim or a school has been turned into Swatting-as-a-Service

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Fake Chrome updates spread malware

Categories: News

Tags: chrome

Tags: browser

Tags: update

Tags: fake

Tags: malware

Tags: monero

Tags: miner

Tags: cryptocurrency

Tags: rogue

Tags: hacked

Tags: compromised

Tags: site

Tags: website

We take a look at a slew of hacked websites pushing fake Chrome updates which are Monero miner malware in disguise.

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