The sale of online gaming currencies, while not illegal, has been found to have cybercriminal ties. This research paper covers how cybercriminals use the profits from the trade of these virtual currencies to fund other attacks.
From election-themed ransomware to a variant named after yet another fictional character, here are some of the most notable ransomware sightings of the past week.
While cybercriminals seem to be shying away from data theft to outright extortion as their main revenue source (cue in ransomware), stealing personal information and using or selling it for further cybercriminal acts is still a serious problem.
From variants taking on uncommon infection vectors to new families and updated variants, here's a look at the most notable ransomware stories of the past week.
A Wall Street technology firm was sued by investment firm, Tillage after losing $6M in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam reportedly due to the negligence of the former’s employee.
This research into the French underground offers a look into a small market that, unlike the North American underground, is well-hidden in the Dark Web.