Cybercrime


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The aftermath of a data breach: A personal story

The aftermath of a data breach: A personal story

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

Tony Anscombe30 May 2019


WannaCryptor ‘accidental hero’ pleads guilty to malware charges

WannaCryptor ‘accidental hero’ pleads guilty to malware charges

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

Tomáš Foltýn23 Apr 2019


Man jailed for destroying former employer’s data

Man jailed for destroying former employer’s data

Man jailed for destroying former employer’s data

After he was fired for poor performance, the ex-employee was back with a vengeance, literally

Tomáš Foltýn28 Mar 2019


Cyber-extortionists take aim at lucrative targets

Cyber-extortionists take aim at lucrative targets

Cyber-extortionists take aim at lucrative targets

A new report shines some light on multiple aspects of the growing threat of cyber-extortion

Tomáš Foltýn22 Feb 2019


Malta’s leading bank resumes operations after cyberheist-induced shutdown

Malta’s leading bank resumes operations after cyberheist-induced shutdown

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

Tomáš Foltýn15 Feb 2019


Cybercrime black markets: Dark web services and their prices

Cybercrime black markets: Dark web services and their prices

Cybercrime black markets: Dark web services and their prices

A closer look at cybercrime as a service on the dark web

Matías Porolli31 Jan 2019


‘We’re coming for you’, global police warn DDoS attack buyers

‘We’re coming for you’, global police warn DDoS attack buyers

‘We’re coming for you’, global police warn DDoS attack buyers

First closing in on operators, now on users, as the hunt continues and law enforcement in many countries is about to swoop down on people who bought DDoS attacks on WebStresser

Tomáš Foltýn30 Jan 2019


Former employee blamed for hack of WordPress plugin maker

Former employee blamed for hack of WordPress plugin maker

Former employee blamed for hack of WordPress plugin maker

The plugin’s users are recommended to change their passwords on WPML’s website following havoc reportedly wrought by a disgruntled ex-employee

Tomáš Foltýn23 Jan 2019


What makes a cybercriminal?

What makes a cybercriminal?

What makes a cybercriminal?

Forget balaclavas or hoodies; these cybercriminals are hiding in plain sight

Jake Moore15 Jan 2019