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How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks

Krebs on Security

Meanwhile, an investigation into the Vancouver street address used by this company shows it is home to dozens of foreign currency dealers, money transfer businesses, and cryptocurrency exchanges — none of which are physically located there. — shows an entity by that name incorporated at a mail drop in London in December 2023.

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8Base ransomware operators use a new variant of the Phobos ransomware

Security Affairs

The experts observed a massive spike in activity associated with this threat actor between May and June 2023. The group has been active since March 2022, it focused on small and medium-size businesses in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, business services, and IT. and Brazil.

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Experts warn of a spike in May and June of 8Base ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

Researchers warn of a massive spike in May and June 2023 of the activity associated with the ransomware group named 8Base. The experts observed a massive spike in activity associated with this threat actor between May and June 2023. and Brazil. and Brazil. and Brazil.

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Who’s Behind the DomainNetworks Snail Mail Scam?

Krebs on Security

Image: Joerussori.com That other website is a domain registered in January 2023 called thedomainsvault[.]com com , and its registration details are likewise hidden behind privacy services. A deceptive snail mail solicitation from DomainNetwork’s previous iteration — US Domain Authority. and Renton, Wash.

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New Leak Shows Business Side of China’s APT Menace

Krebs on Security

i-SOON’s “business services” webpage states that the company’s offerings include public security, anti-fraud, blockchain forensics, enterprise security solutions, and training. Danowski said that in 2013, i-SOON established a department for research on developing new APT network penetration methods.

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Network Encryption Keeps Our Data in Motion Secure for Business Services

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Network Encryption Keeps Our Data in Motion Secure for Business Services madhav Tue, 07/25/2023 - 04:59 The demand for high-speed networks and fast data transfers is increasing due to cloud adoption, digital transformation, and hybrid work. Why do you need network encryption in business services?

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 30 October – 5 November 2023

IT Governance

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Records breached: According to the library’s 4 November update , there is “no evidence that the personal information of our staff or customers has been compromised”.