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FBI warnings are true—fake file converters do push malware
The FBI is warning that fake online document converters are being used to steal peoples’ information and, in worst-case scenarios, to deploy ransomware on victims’ devices. The warning came last week from the FBI Denver field office, after receiving an increasing number of reports about these types of tools. “The FBI Denver Field Office is warning that agents are increasingly…
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FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters
Image: iStockphoto/domoyega Threat actors may attempt to distribute malware, including ransomware, by offering free document converters, according to a March 7 report from the FBI’s Denver office. “Agents are increasingly seeing” this type of scam. The scheme has been deployed globally, the FBI warned. How the document conversion scam works Threat actors behind the document converter scam disguise malicious software…
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FBI issues warning over free online file converters that infect your PC with malware
Regardless of how tech savvy you may be, chances are you’ve likely turned to a free online file converter for help with quickly changing a file from one type to another. However, you may want to think twice before doing so, as the FBI is now warning that hackers are using these free tools to spread dangerous malware to vulnerable…
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FBI confirms Lazarus hackers were behind $1.5B Bybit crypto heist
FBI has confirmed that North Korean hackers stole $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday in the largest crypto heist recorded until now. The state-sponsored hacking group (tracked as TraderTraitor, Lazarus Group, and APT38) intercepted a scheduled transfer of funds from one of Bybit’s cold wallets into a hot wallet, subsequently redirecting the cryptocurrency to a blockchain address under…
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FBI seizes domains for Cracked.io, Nulled.to hacking forums
The FBI has seized the domains for the infamous Cracked.io and Nulled.to hacking forums, which are known for their focus on cybercrime, password theft, cracking, and credential stuffing attacks. While some of their members also engaged in ethical hacking discussions, the sites were widely regarded as a hub for cybercriminal activity. They also hosted content related to software cracks, hacking tools…
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FBI issues guidance for enterprises as fake North Korean IT workers wreak havoc
The FBI has issued fresh guidance aimed at helping organizations combat the threats posed by fake North Korean IT workers after a spate of incidents. In its latest efforts to stamp out the scam whereby North Korean hackers pose as legitimate remote IT workers, the FBI said they are continuing to target US-based businesses. “In recent months, in addition to…
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FBI links North Korean hackers to $308 million crypto heist
The North Korean hacker group ‘TraderTraitor’ stole $308 million worth of cryptocurrency in the attack on the Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin in May. In a short post, the FBI attributed the attack to the state-affiliated threat actor TraderTraitor, also tracked as Jade Sleet, UNC4899, and Slow Pisces. The crypto heist occurred in May 2024 and forced the platform to restrict account registration, cryptocurrency withdrawals, and trading…
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FBI spots HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting web cameras, DVRs
The FBI warned today that new HiatusRAT malware attacks are now scanning for and infecting vulnerable web cameras and DVRs that are exposed online. As a private industry notification (PIN) published on Monday explains, the attackers focus their attacks on Chinese-branded devices that are still waiting for security patches or have already reached the end of life. “In March 2024,…
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The FBI now says encryption is good for you – Computerworld
The FBI also shared a recipe for security that should be on the desk of every IT purchaser. It recommends you use mobile devices that automatically receive timely OS updates, have encryption built in, and use multi-factor authentication for most collaboration tools. In other words, use a higher-end smartphone in preference to a low-end land-fill wannabe. Or, given that the…
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FBI shares tips on how to tackle AI-powered fraud schemes
The FBI warns that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve the quality and effectiveness of their online fraud schemes, ranging from romance and investment scams to job hiring schemes. “The FBI is warning the public that criminals exploit generative artificial intelligence (AI) to commit fraud on a larger scale which increases the believability of their schemes,” reads the…
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