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2020-08-27 16:37:00 UTC
Krebs on Security
Krebs on Security
Confessions of an ID Theft Kingpin, Part II

Yesterday's piece told the tale of Hieu Minh Ngo, a hacker the U.S. Secret Service described as someone who caused more material financial harm to more Americans than any other convicted cybercriminal. Ngo was recently deported back to his home country after serving more than seven years in prison for running multiple identity theft services. He now says he wants to use his experience to convince other cybercriminals to use their skills for good. Here's a look at what happened after he got busted.

A Little Sunshine Ne'er-Do-Well News Hieu Minh Ngo Identity Theft Lance Ealy Matt O'Neill Tax Refund Fraud U.S. Secret Service
2020-08-27 16:10:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Facebook Hits Back At Apple’s iOS 14 Privacy Update

While privacy experts praised Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 updates, Facebook said the new features could cut its advertising business in half.

Facebook Mobile Security Privacy Advertising Apple Facebook Ads Facebook Privacy Ios IOS 14 Iphone
2020-08-27 15:34:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
‘UltraRank’ cybercrime gang behind JS sniffer campaigns previously linked to Magecart

New report details how previously unknown group masterminded attacks

2020-08-27 14:59:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
Shoe give away scam hits Android users with malware on Play Store

By Sudais Asif

The malware campaign on Play Store promised users a free pair of shoes within 14 days of ordering them from within the app.

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Malware Security Android Fraud Scam Security
2020-08-27 14:10:00 UTC
The Daily Swig
The Daily Swig
China targeting AI tech in ‘brazen’ cyber espionage offensive

PRC becoming more aggressive in the midst of deteriorating international relations

2020-08-27 14:00:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Magecart’s Success Paves Way For Cybercriminal Credit Card ‘Sniffer’ Market

Magecart's successes have led to threat actors actively advertising 'sniffers' that can be injected into e-commerce websites in order to exfiltrate payment cards.

Hacks Web Security Cyberattack Dark Web Magecart Sniffer Underground Forum Web Skimmer
2020-08-27 12:34:00 UTC
Naked Security | Sophos
Naked Security | Sophos
Russian cybercrime suspect arrested in $1m ransomware conspiracy

When ransomware hits, there are always 3 questions. How much? Did they pay? And the big one: How did the crooks get in?

Ransomware Bust Cybercrime Extortion Ransomware Reno
2020-08-27 12:00:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Malicious Attachments Remain a Cybercriminal Threat Vector Favorite

Malicious attachments continue to be a top threat vector in the cybercriminal world, even as public awareness increases and tech companies amp up their defenses.

Malware Vulnerabilities Web Security Microsoft Microsoft Application Guard For Office Office 365 Phishing Public Preview Spear Phishing
2020-08-27 11:14:00 UTC
ThreatPost
ThreatPost
Revamped Qbot Trojan Packs New Punch: Hijacks Email Threads

New version of trojan is spreading fast and already has claimed 100,000 victims globally, Check Point has discovered.

Malware Check Point Software Emotet Malware Outlook Phishing Qbot Ransomware Research Security Trojan
2020-08-27 10:17:00 UTC
HackRead
HackRead
No more targeted ads on iPhone after new iOS 14 update – Facebook

By Deeba Ahmed

Apple’s new anti-tracking tools on iOS 14 will render Facebook’s Audience Network ineffective.

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News Apple Facebook IPhone Privacy Social Media Tracking

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06 May 2024
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A total of 19 breaches were found and analysed resulting in 6,573,110 leaked accounts containing a total of 22 different data types. The breaches found publicly and freely available included Rendez-Vous, Stealer Log 0454, boAt Lifestyle, Expandia and Intergroup Gold