Cybercrime

Cybercrime, or computer-oriented crime, is a crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Report: Mysterious ‘Nevada Group’ Launches Mass Ransomware Attack
Report: Mysterious ‘Nevada Group’ Launches Mass Ransomware Attack
February 23, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers dubbed the “Nevada Group” have reportedly launched one of the largest ever ransomware attacks. The goal of the as-yet-unidentified group is to paralyze computer...

READ MORE >
nsKnox Is Preparing for a Wave of ‘Human Hacking’
nsKnox Is Preparing for a Wave of ‘Human Hacking’
February 06, 2023  |  Opinion

As cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated, companies must implement technology to protect payments, Nithai Barzam, COO at nsKnox, writes in the new PYMNTS eBook, “2023 Payments...

READ MORE >
Bad News for Fraudsters as US Boosts Crypto-Crime Toolkit
Bad News for Fraudsters as US Boosts Crypto-Crime Toolkit
January 30, 2023  |  Regulation

The U.S. Treasury Department is flexing its cryptocurrency enforcement muscles as industry attention grows. The turbulent crypto sector has historically suffered from the perception that...

READ MORE >
Authorities Infiltrate and Shut Down Ransomware Group That Took $100M 
Authorities Infiltrate and Shut Down Ransomware Group That Took $100M 
January 26, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A global ransomware group has been shut down by American, German and Dutch authorities. The U.S. Justice Department said in a Thursday (Jan. 26) press...

READ MORE >
Major Hacks Highlight Evolving Ransomware Threat in Europe
Major Hacks Highlight Evolving Ransomware Threat in Europe
January 23, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A string of major hacks in Europe has put ransomware in the spotlight. A type of malware that infects computer networks, ransomware threatens to publish...

READ MORE >
Hack the Box Gets $55M to Fight Cybercrime
Hack the Box Gets $55M to Fight Cybercrime
January 12, 2023  |  Investments

Hack the Box has gotten $55 million in its campaign to help businesses fight cybercrime. The U.K. company, which bills itself as a “gamified continuous...

READ MORE >
Danish Banks Celebrate Heist-Free 2022 Amid Surge in Online Fraud
Danish Banks Celebrate Heist-Free 2022 Amid Surge in Online Fraud
January 09, 2023  |  emea

Beyond convenience, there are major safety advantages to a cashless society. Proponents of cashless transactions and electronic money have often pointed to the risk of...

READ MORE >
Secret Service: Chinese Hackers Swiped $20M in COVID Relief Funds
Secret Service: Chinese Hackers Swiped $20M in COVID Relief Funds
December 06, 2022  |  Fraud Attack

Federal authorities say Chinese hackers have stolen $20 million in COVID relief money since 2020. The U.S. Secret Service has identified the group behind the...

READ MORE >
DOJ Charges 21 in Cross-Border Crypto Money Laundering Network
DOJ Charges 21 in Cross-Border Crypto Money Laundering Network
November 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Twenty-one people have been charged with using cryptocurrency to launder money stolen through fraud schemes.  The individuals were involved with transnational money laundering networks that...

READ MORE >