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A week in security (December 19 – 25)

January 3, 2023 0 Comments ad fraud, adult popunder, android banking malware, AV-Test, BEC, bec scam, blocking ip addresses, bricklink, cryptocurrency, disney+, gemini, godfather, godfather malware, lego, lock and code, Netflix, news, password sharing, play ransomware, Ransomware, ransomware attack, security vulnerabilities, sevenrooms, the guardian

Categories: News

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The most interesting security related news from the week of December 19 to 25.

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Inside a scammers’ lair: Ukraine busts 40 in fake bank call-centre raid

January 3, 2023 0 Comments caller id, cryptocurrency, Cybercrime, data loss, fake call, Law & order, scamming

Credit to Author: Naked Security writer| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:03:41 +0000

When someone calls you up to warn you that your bank account is under attack – it’s true, because THAT VERY PERSON is the one attacking you!

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OneCoin scammer Sebastian Greenwood pleads guilty, “Cryptoqueen” still missing

December 19, 2022 0 Comments cryotocurrency, cryptocurrency, cryptoqueen, doj, greenwood, ignatova, Law & order, onecoin, ponzi, Scam

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:50:44 +0000

The Cryptoqueen herself is still missing, but her co-conspirator, who is said to have pocketed over $20m a month, has been convicted.

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Ho, ho, no! Scams to avoid this festive season

December 8, 2022 0 Comments Android, app, bitcoin, christmas, cryptocurrency, fake job, FBI, festive season, gift cards, interview, news, offer, resume, scams, social media, survey, telegram, whatsapp, xmas

Categories: News

Tags: FBI

Tags: scams

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We take a look at a list of popular scams compiled by the FBI to avoid this festive season, and offer our own insights.

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SIM swapper sent to prison for 2FA cryptocurrency heist of over $20m

December 6, 2022 0 Comments 2fa, cryptocurrency, Cybercrime, Law & order, password, sim swap

Credit to Author: Naked Security writer| Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:56:41 +0000

Guilty party got 18 months, also has to pay back $20m he probably hasn’t got, which could land him in more hot water.

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S3 Ep111: The business risk of a sleazy “nudity unfilter” [Audio + Text]

December 1, 2022 0 Comments cryptocurrency, cryptorom, Cybercrime, ispoof, Law & order, malware, Naked Security Podcast, Podcast, porn scam, Privacy, TikTok

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:58:50 +0000

Latest episode – listen now (or read if you prefer)…

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S3 Ep108: You hid THREE BILLION dollars in a popcorn tin?

November 10, 2022 0 Comments bust, cryptocurrency, Exploit, Law & order, Microsoft, Naked Security Podcast, Patch Tuesday, Podcast, Privacy, vulnerability, Windows

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:26:34 +0000

Patches, busts, leaks and why even low-likelihood exploits can be high-severity risks – listen now!

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Silk Road drugs market hacker pleads guilty, faces 20 years inside

November 8, 2022 0 Comments big bitcoin heist, bitcoin, bust, cryptocurrency, doj, Law & order, silk road, zhong

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:58:57 +0000

Jurisprudence isn’t like arithmetic… two negatives never make a positive!

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When cops hack back: Dutch police fleece DEADBOLT criminals (legally!)

October 21, 2022 0 Comments counter-hack, cryptocurrency, deadbolt, dutch police, Law & order, Ransomware

Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:25:57 +0000

Crooks: Show us the money! Cops: How about you show us the decryption keys first?

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Erbium stealer on the hunt for data

September 28, 2022 0 Comments browser, Browsers, cryptocurrency, data theft, erbium, infection, malware, malware-as-a-service, news, stealer, wallets

Categories: News

Tags: erbium

Tags: malware

Tags: data theft

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Tags: wallets

Tags: cryptocurrency

Tags: browsers

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Tags: malware as a service

We take a look at reports of new data theft malware relying on sold old tricks

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