Cybercrime & Digital Threats

Looking Into the Void: Probing a Top Bulletproof Hosting Service

August 24, 2022

Cybercriminal groups cannot operate independently. To keep their operations up and running, they need specific services provided by third parties. We investigate one such business that has been integral to the activities of a number of high-profile gangs.

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Metaworse? The Trouble with the Metaverse
August 08, 2022
Innovators are diving into a new and immersive virtual space, but with new technology comes new threats. We bring forward possible problematic issues that metaverse pioneers should be wary of.
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The Crypto-Monetized Web: A Forward-Looking Thought Experiment
June 30, 2022
In past decades, we have seen how the web has drastically evolved. From the static, read-only version of Web 1.0, we have witnessed its transformation to its present mode — as the dynamic, interactive, and content creator-driven iteration that is Web 2.0.
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Exposing Earth Berberoka: A Multiplatform APT Campaign Targeting Online Gambling Sites
May 24, 2022
Our research uncovers the tools and techniques used by Earth Berberoka across different platforms to target online gambling sites.
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How Cybercriminals Abuse Cloud Tunneling Services
April 26, 2022
Our research examines how cloud tunneling services work and how organizations can thwart threats that abuse them.
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Analyzing the Data Distribution Service (DDS) Protocol for Critical Industries
April 19, 2022
The Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard drives thousands of systems every day as a middleware component for machine-to-machine communication with real-time requirements.
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Probing the Activities of Cloud-Based Cryptocurrency-Mining Groups
March 29, 2022
Our research into cloud-based cryptocurrency mining sheds light on the malicious actor groups involved in this space, their ongoing battle for cloud resources, and the actual extent of the impact of their attacks.
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Keeping a Close Watch: Trend Micro Specialized Cybersecurity Report for Latin America and the Caribbean
March 11, 2022
In collaboration with the Cybersecurity Program of OAS/CICTE, we examine the cybersecurity challenges affecting member states of the OAS. These issues include ransomware and active attacks, threats related to remote work, and the risks brought about by the adoption of new technologies.
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Can You Rely on OTPs? A Study of SMS PVA Services and Their Possible Criminal Uses
February 15, 2022
SMS PVA services allow their customers to create disposable user profiles or register verified accounts on many popular platforms. Unfortunately, criminals can misuse these services to conduct fraud or other malicious activities.
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Hidden Scams in Malicious Scans: How to Use QR Codes Safely
February 09, 2022
The popularity of QR codes has created fertile ground for malicous actors to spruce up their malware tool kit for scams that steal not only personal information but also hard-earned assets that are impossible to recover once lost. We take a closer look at the different QR code-related scams and provide helpful tips on how to use QR codes safely.
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