Crooks threaten to leak customer data stolen from e‑commerce sites
A hack-and-extort campaign takes aim at poorly secured databases replete with customer information that can be exploited for further attacks
Cybercrime
Over 160 million user records put up for sale on the dark web
Eleven companies, ranging from online marketplaces to news websites, have had their user databases poached
FBI: Cybercrime losses tripled over the last 5 years
On the upside, the Bureau recovered more than US$300 million in funds lost to online scams last year
How to catch a cybercriminal: Tales from the digital forensics lab
What is it like to defeat cybercrime? A peek into how computer forensics professionals help bring cybercriminals to justice.
FBI shuts down website selling billions of stolen records
A subscription to the trove of personal details could be had for as little as $2
Simple steps to protect yourself against identity theft
As we enter the New Year, be sure to keep up, or adopt, these good data security habits to avoid identity theft
Prison surveillance footage posted on YouTube
It’s not a stretch to surmise that the incident was enabled by poor security settings
Notorious spy tool taken down in global operation
IM-RAT, which could be had for as little as US$25, was bought by nearly 15,000 people
Cybercrime seen to be getting worse: The time to act is now
What mounting public concern about falling victim to cybercrime says about government and corporate efforts at cybercrime deterrence
Hackers breach NASA, steal Mars mission data
The infiltration was only spotted and stopped after the hackers roamed the network undetected for almost a year
Why cybercriminals are eyeing smart buildings
A recent talk by ESET's Global Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe looks at the key security challenges facing intelligent buildings
Hackers steal 19 years’ worth of data from a top Australian university
It is the second major breach that the Australian National University suffered in 2018
The aftermath of a data breach: A personal story
Criminals used my account to launder credit card transactions into cash, at least where the company transacted with was willing to refund
WannaCryptor ‘accidental hero’ pleads guilty to malware charges
Marcus Hutchins, who is best known for his inadvertent role in blunting the WannaCryptor outbreak two years ago, may now face a stretch behind bars
Man jailed for destroying former employer’s data
After he was fired for poor performance, the ex-employee was back with a vengeance, literally
Cyber‑extortionists take aim at lucrative targets
A new report shines some light on multiple aspects of the growing threat of cyber-extortion
Siegeware: When criminals take over your smart building
Siegeware is what you get when cybercriminals mix the concept of ransomware with building automation systems: abuse of equipment control software to threaten access to physical facilities
Malta’s leading bank resumes operations after cyberheist‑induced shutdown
Bank of Valetta, which went dark for a day after the fraudulent transfers of €13 million, is now looking to get the money back
Cybercrime black markets: Dark web services and their prices
A closer look at cybercrime as a service on the dark web
What makes a cybercriminal?
Forget balaclavas or hoodies; these cybercriminals are hiding in plain sight