Ransomware became a major cyberthreat in 2016, especially in the United States. Ransomware payments increased 771% from 2015 to 2016. The healthcare and education industries were among the most affected. In 2017, experts predict that ransomware will continue to spread rapidly across more devices and sectors. New variants will emerge using improved encryption and different delivery methods. Ransomware criminals are expected to make over $5 billion. Strong backups remain the best defense against ransomware attacks.
Ransomware-as-a-Service: The business of distributing cyber attacksΔρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
Ransomware is proving to be a profitable endeavor for cyber criminals. It is also what is fueling a newer trend: the business of offering management of ransomware attacks, or Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
Fueled in part by the ability to use cryptocurrency to avoid detection, cyber criminals are setting up shop as a managed service provider, helping other cyber criminals conduct business on their platforms for a fee. For that fee, cyber criminal groups get personalize access to platforms, complete with dashboard capabilities, that allow them to easily distribute their ransomware. Also included – technical support. Such full-service offerings mean that nearly anyone with internet access can launch a ransomware attack without any technical knowledge needed.
And why not? The estimated return on investment from ransomware campaigns can easily reach 1400%. The lure of a lucrative return could well attract beginners or anyone with a grudge. For organizations, the threat coming from a well-backed beginner is as damaging as one coming from a career criminal.
As more and more data is received by companies every second it is vital for them to protect their customers at the highest level. Even the biggest tech giants did not avoid the failure: Google, Facebook
But there is another field that receives tremendous amounts of very private information - hotels
Let's discover how Marriott has overcame one of the biggest data 'leakages' in the history
Or it hasn't?
In 2017, there were over 1,765 data breach incidents compromising over 2.6 billion records. The largest breaches stemmed from poor security practices and accidental data exposures, rather than external hacking attacks. Notable breaches included the Equifax breach of 147 million Americans' personal data due to unpatched vulnerabilities, and accidental exposures of personal data by Deep Root Analytics, River City Media, and Alteryx due to misconfigured cloud storage settings. Looking ahead, new regulations like the EU's GDPR have the potential to increase transparency around data breaches.
Your Employees at Risk: The New, Dangerous Realities of Identity TheftElizabeth Dimit
This document discusses the growing threat of identity theft and how employers can help protect employees. It notes that over 90% of passwords are hackable and criminals are increasingly organized in stealing and selling personal data online. Identity theft comes in many forms and can have serious financial and legal consequences for victims. As such, many employers are offering identity protection services as a benefit to help insulate employees from stress and costs associated with identity theft. The document recommends employers match the type of identity protection offered to the specific risks employees face, such as credit monitoring for financial data or healthcare monitoring for medical information. It then describes the features of one identity protection service called MyIDCare that provides comprehensive monitoring, concierge support services, and assistance recovering from
The criminal hacking group Fin7, which was behind the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, has set up a fake cybersecurity company called Bastion Secure to recruit new technical talent. Bastion Secure's job postings and website appear legitimate, but researchers traced it back to Fin7. One potential recruit grew suspicious when asked to install hacking tools and collect network information without explanation. By impersonating real companies, ransomware groups are able to expand their operations and access more skilled workers, showing how these criminal networks are becoming increasingly professionalized.
This brief presentation gives you a quick overview on how the Cyber Threat Landscape is shaping up in 2017 for individuals and business owners alike. It puts forth some important trends and predictions.
The document discusses the Maze ransomware and why it needs to be taken seriously. Maze encrypts victims' files and demands ransom payments, but unlike previous variants, it follows through on threats to publicly release stolen data if ransoms are not paid. Maze first appeared in 2019 and has been on a rampant attack spree against vulnerable businesses. It uses exploit kits and weak passwords to spread across corporate networks, encrypting and exfiltrating data in a two-pronged data breach and ransomware attack. The document warns that if ransoms are unpaid, attackers may release details of breaches, sell stolen information, inform stock exchanges and clients of hacks.
Ransomware became a major cyberthreat in 2016, especially in the United States. Ransomware payments increased 771% from 2015 to 2016. The healthcare and education industries were among the most affected. In 2017, experts predict that ransomware will continue to spread rapidly across more devices and sectors. New variants will emerge using improved encryption and different delivery methods. Ransomware criminals are expected to make over $5 billion. Strong backups remain the best defense against ransomware attacks.
Ransomware-as-a-Service: The business of distributing cyber attacksΔρ. Γιώργος K. Κασάπης
Ransomware is proving to be a profitable endeavor for cyber criminals. It is also what is fueling a newer trend: the business of offering management of ransomware attacks, or Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS).
Fueled in part by the ability to use cryptocurrency to avoid detection, cyber criminals are setting up shop as a managed service provider, helping other cyber criminals conduct business on their platforms for a fee. For that fee, cyber criminal groups get personalize access to platforms, complete with dashboard capabilities, that allow them to easily distribute their ransomware. Also included – technical support. Such full-service offerings mean that nearly anyone with internet access can launch a ransomware attack without any technical knowledge needed.
And why not? The estimated return on investment from ransomware campaigns can easily reach 1400%. The lure of a lucrative return could well attract beginners or anyone with a grudge. For organizations, the threat coming from a well-backed beginner is as damaging as one coming from a career criminal.
As more and more data is received by companies every second it is vital for them to protect their customers at the highest level. Even the biggest tech giants did not avoid the failure: Google, Facebook
But there is another field that receives tremendous amounts of very private information - hotels
Let's discover how Marriott has overcame one of the biggest data 'leakages' in the history
Or it hasn't?
In 2017, there were over 1,765 data breach incidents compromising over 2.6 billion records. The largest breaches stemmed from poor security practices and accidental data exposures, rather than external hacking attacks. Notable breaches included the Equifax breach of 147 million Americans' personal data due to unpatched vulnerabilities, and accidental exposures of personal data by Deep Root Analytics, River City Media, and Alteryx due to misconfigured cloud storage settings. Looking ahead, new regulations like the EU's GDPR have the potential to increase transparency around data breaches.
Your Employees at Risk: The New, Dangerous Realities of Identity TheftElizabeth Dimit
This document discusses the growing threat of identity theft and how employers can help protect employees. It notes that over 90% of passwords are hackable and criminals are increasingly organized in stealing and selling personal data online. Identity theft comes in many forms and can have serious financial and legal consequences for victims. As such, many employers are offering identity protection services as a benefit to help insulate employees from stress and costs associated with identity theft. The document recommends employers match the type of identity protection offered to the specific risks employees face, such as credit monitoring for financial data or healthcare monitoring for medical information. It then describes the features of one identity protection service called MyIDCare that provides comprehensive monitoring, concierge support services, and assistance recovering from
The criminal hacking group Fin7, which was behind the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, has set up a fake cybersecurity company called Bastion Secure to recruit new technical talent. Bastion Secure's job postings and website appear legitimate, but researchers traced it back to Fin7. One potential recruit grew suspicious when asked to install hacking tools and collect network information without explanation. By impersonating real companies, ransomware groups are able to expand their operations and access more skilled workers, showing how these criminal networks are becoming increasingly professionalized.
This brief presentation gives you a quick overview on how the Cyber Threat Landscape is shaping up in 2017 for individuals and business owners alike. It puts forth some important trends and predictions.
The document discusses the Maze ransomware and why it needs to be taken seriously. Maze encrypts victims' files and demands ransom payments, but unlike previous variants, it follows through on threats to publicly release stolen data if ransoms are not paid. Maze first appeared in 2019 and has been on a rampant attack spree against vulnerable businesses. It uses exploit kits and weak passwords to spread across corporate networks, encrypting and exfiltrating data in a two-pronged data breach and ransomware attack. The document warns that if ransoms are unpaid, attackers may release details of breaches, sell stolen information, inform stock exchanges and clients of hacks.
- In 2017, financial phishing attacks increased, accounting for over half of all phishing detections according to Kaspersky Lab. Attacks targeted major banks, payment systems, and online shops.
- Banking malware attacks decreased in 2017 but still posed a threat, with the Zbot and Gozi families being the most widespread. Android banking malware also decreased slightly.
- Emerging threats in 2017 included the Silence hacking group that targeted 10 financial organizations, stealing millions, and new malware like Cutlet Maker designed to target ATMs.
Beginning in June 2014, hackers breached J.P. Morgan Chase's systems and stole personal data belonging to 76 million households and 7 million small businesses. While no money or account credentials were taken, names, addresses, phone numbers and emails were exposed, which could enable phishing attacks. The federal government should regulate large banks' cybersecurity to protect citizens' private financial information, rather than relying on voluntary industry frameworks which failed to prevent this breach.
IT security threats for next year will be introducing new players while bringing back some old ones (with a few new twists). The 2015 threat landscape — It's complicated.
The top 5 IT security threats for 2015 include more insider breaches, more crime as a service, and more reputation sabotage.
Are you worried about cyber attacks on your business, and the possible effects of being breached? Let us provide you a professional assessment, and make sure you're secure as possible.
By David F. Larcker, Peter C. Reiss, and Brian Tayan
Stanford Closer Look Series, November 16, 2017
The board of directors is expected to ensure that management has identified and developed processes to mitigate risks facing the organization, including risks arising from data theft and the loss of information. Unfortunately, recent experience suggests that companies are not doing a sufficient job of securing this data. In this Closer Look, we examine they types of cyberattacks that occur and how companies respond to them.
We ask:
• What steps can the board take to prevent, monitor, and mitigate data theft?
• What data, metrics, and information should board members review to satisfy themselves that management has taken proper steps to minimize cyber risks?
• What qualifications should a board member have in order to constructively contribute to boardroom discussions on cybersecurity?
• How difficult is it to find board candidates with these skills?
Detecting Frauds and Identifying Security Challenge | by Money2ConfMoney 2Conf
The Money 2.0 Conference dives into the latest market trends, enterprise risk management strategies, regulatory changes, and FinTech developments in the rapidly-evolving finance and insurance landscape. A three-day conference, it will delve into crucial topics such as the role of blockchain in banking, cybersecurity, digital forensics, spam identification; it will also review investments in emerging markets, money scam and fraud detection, retirement savings, and much more.
Listen to top-notch speakers from well-known organizations who will share their valuable insights and break down the latest developments so that you learn how to manage and grow your wealth in a secure manner! Join us on 18th-20th March 2022 in Dubai, UAE and on April 11th-13th 2022 in Las Vegas, USA.
The DarkNet is the hidden part of the internet that lies below the surface of the regular internet and represents 96% of total internet content. It can only be accessed using specialized software like Tor and is used to anonymously facilitate illegal activities such as weapons, drugs and child pornography trades. Human intelligence is needed to effectively monitor the DarkNet since automated tools have limitations in analyzing unstructured data and discerning critical information. Cyber intelligence analysts have used human techniques like social engineering and threat profiling on the DarkNet to help law enforcement prevent terrorist attacks and identify compromised systems and stolen information. The application of human intelligence collection is essential to having a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity issues emerging from the DarkNet.
Internal infrastructure isn't the only way hackers gain access to important company data. Make sure you're aware of all the security protocols associated with your employees' social media accounts.
Colombo White Hat Security 3rd Meetup - Recent Trends & Attacks in CyberspaceDulanja Liyanage
This document summarizes major cyber attacks and trends in 2016. It discusses ransomware attacks against Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. It also mentions a $81 million cyber attack against Bangladesh Bank and a $40 million euro business email compromise against Leoni AG. Major data breaches affecting Yahoo, AdultFriendFinder, and others are also outlined. The document discusses trends in ransomware attacks, distributed denial of service attacks using insecure internet of things devices, and business email compromise scams. It concludes with lessons learned around password policies, software patching, defense strategies, and security awareness.
US mining data from 9 leading internet firms and companies deny knowledgetrupassion
The National Security Agency and the FBI are tapping directly into the central servers of nine leading U.S. Internet companies, extracting audio and video chats, photographs, e-mails, documents, and connection logs that enable analysts to track one target or trace a whole network of associates, according to a top-secret document obtained by The Washington Post.
The program, code-named PRISM, has not been made public until now. It may be the first of its kind. The NSA prides itself on stealing secrets and breaking codes, and it is accustomed to corporate partnerships that help it divert data traffic or sidestep barriers. But there has never been a Google or Facebook before, and it is unlikely that there are richer troves of valuable intelligence than the ones in Silicon Valley.
Cyber Defense for SMBs offers guidance to help small and medium-sized businesses identify the most cost-effective best practices to help improve their business’s cybersecurity posture. Published by the Florida Center For Cybersecurity and written by cybersecurity experts from academia, private industry, government and the military.
Fraud is getting harder for the good guys and easier for the bad guys. As merchants have dozens of rules to follow related to fraud and chargeback management, fraudsters have only two rules; 1) make money and 2) don’t get caught. Don’t be reluctant to pursue criminal charges and take action by sending a message to underground fraud rings.
Learn from the experts as they discuss the intricacies of a digital crime scene and how to pursue these anonymous villains.
If you would like the webinar recording or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at fraudfighter@kount.com
Anatomy of an Enterprise Social Cyber Attack ZeroFOX
Lazy criminals can buy software-controlled bot armies for as cheap as 6¢ per bot; human-verified social bots can fetch a price as high as $1.25. Cyber criminals use social media bot armies and targeted posts or links to distribute malware and phishing schemes to millions of users, potentially compromising targets and accessing personal and financial information. Once malware has infected a target, it can capture data from anywhere within an enterprise network and transmit it back to the criminal.
Who is the next target and how is big data related ulf mattssonUlf Mattsson
The document discusses data security threats and trends related to big data and recent high-profile data breaches. It notes that targeted malware and data breaches are among the top security pressures according to a 2014 report. The Target breach is discussed in which malware scraped memory on point-of-sale devices to steal payment card data, some of which was sent to servers in Russia. New forms of malware are emerging that use similar memory scraping techniques, posing risks to any organization that processes sensitive data. The cost of cybercrime is growing significantly and attacks are becoming more sophisticated faster than defenses can improve. New approaches to data security focusing on tokenization and analysis of abnormal traffic patterns are discussed as alternatives to traditional approaches like encryption and access controls that
Symantec Intelligence Report - Oct 2015CheapSSLUSA
Explore this PDF to know Symantec intelligence report for OCT 2015 from Symantec Global Intelligence Network.
Enjoy this report and feel free to contact us with any comments or feedback.
Important points you have to note down from this report:
- The number of new malware
- Spam have been increasing over the last few month
- Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate sector was the most targeted sector in OCT month
Discover the hard facts and real risks of identity theft from Javelin Strategy & Research. Here we share the 2012 Identity Fraud Report findings that reveal the new fraud frontier of social media and mobile—and why even the most sophisticated technology users are vulnerable. See how individuals and businesses can protect personal information from identity theft while interacting online, and learn more at http://www.LifeLockBusinessSolutions.com.
More fraud happens during the holidays. Fraudsters call it the ‘Best Time of the Year’:
Customers purchase more items around the holidays. To keep up with that increased demand, businesses lower their security standards. Fraudsters take advantage of the lessened security to push through more fraudulent purchases, applications for credit and debit, loans, claims, and refunds. What can you - as an individual or a business - do to fight the expected fraud for the 2017 holiday season?
Mobile broadband is the fastest growing technology but over 50% of the world's population still lacks internet access. The document discusses Ericsson's strategies to expand mobile broadband coverage through innovations that reduce costs and energy usage by up to 65%, including intelligent antenna sharing and Psi Coverage. This would connect more of the 3.7 billion people currently offline, especially in developing areas of Africa and Asia.
Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 introduce several new security features including secure boot, early malware detection, BitLocker enhancements, virtual smart cards, claims-based access control, data classification, DNSSEC, unified remote access, PowerShell remoting, fine-grained password policies, and improved security auditing. These features help harden the security of Windows infrastructures.
This document discusses the benefits and costs of working while in high school. It states that there are 2 benefits to working during high school, but does not specify what they are. Similarly, it states there are 2 costs to working in high school, but does not provide details on the costs. The document presents this information in point form.
- In 2017, financial phishing attacks increased, accounting for over half of all phishing detections according to Kaspersky Lab. Attacks targeted major banks, payment systems, and online shops.
- Banking malware attacks decreased in 2017 but still posed a threat, with the Zbot and Gozi families being the most widespread. Android banking malware also decreased slightly.
- Emerging threats in 2017 included the Silence hacking group that targeted 10 financial organizations, stealing millions, and new malware like Cutlet Maker designed to target ATMs.
Beginning in June 2014, hackers breached J.P. Morgan Chase's systems and stole personal data belonging to 76 million households and 7 million small businesses. While no money or account credentials were taken, names, addresses, phone numbers and emails were exposed, which could enable phishing attacks. The federal government should regulate large banks' cybersecurity to protect citizens' private financial information, rather than relying on voluntary industry frameworks which failed to prevent this breach.
IT security threats for next year will be introducing new players while bringing back some old ones (with a few new twists). The 2015 threat landscape — It's complicated.
The top 5 IT security threats for 2015 include more insider breaches, more crime as a service, and more reputation sabotage.
Are you worried about cyber attacks on your business, and the possible effects of being breached? Let us provide you a professional assessment, and make sure you're secure as possible.
By David F. Larcker, Peter C. Reiss, and Brian Tayan
Stanford Closer Look Series, November 16, 2017
The board of directors is expected to ensure that management has identified and developed processes to mitigate risks facing the organization, including risks arising from data theft and the loss of information. Unfortunately, recent experience suggests that companies are not doing a sufficient job of securing this data. In this Closer Look, we examine they types of cyberattacks that occur and how companies respond to them.
We ask:
• What steps can the board take to prevent, monitor, and mitigate data theft?
• What data, metrics, and information should board members review to satisfy themselves that management has taken proper steps to minimize cyber risks?
• What qualifications should a board member have in order to constructively contribute to boardroom discussions on cybersecurity?
• How difficult is it to find board candidates with these skills?
Detecting Frauds and Identifying Security Challenge | by Money2ConfMoney 2Conf
The Money 2.0 Conference dives into the latest market trends, enterprise risk management strategies, regulatory changes, and FinTech developments in the rapidly-evolving finance and insurance landscape. A three-day conference, it will delve into crucial topics such as the role of blockchain in banking, cybersecurity, digital forensics, spam identification; it will also review investments in emerging markets, money scam and fraud detection, retirement savings, and much more.
Listen to top-notch speakers from well-known organizations who will share their valuable insights and break down the latest developments so that you learn how to manage and grow your wealth in a secure manner! Join us on 18th-20th March 2022 in Dubai, UAE and on April 11th-13th 2022 in Las Vegas, USA.
The DarkNet is the hidden part of the internet that lies below the surface of the regular internet and represents 96% of total internet content. It can only be accessed using specialized software like Tor and is used to anonymously facilitate illegal activities such as weapons, drugs and child pornography trades. Human intelligence is needed to effectively monitor the DarkNet since automated tools have limitations in analyzing unstructured data and discerning critical information. Cyber intelligence analysts have used human techniques like social engineering and threat profiling on the DarkNet to help law enforcement prevent terrorist attacks and identify compromised systems and stolen information. The application of human intelligence collection is essential to having a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity issues emerging from the DarkNet.
Internal infrastructure isn't the only way hackers gain access to important company data. Make sure you're aware of all the security protocols associated with your employees' social media accounts.
Colombo White Hat Security 3rd Meetup - Recent Trends & Attacks in CyberspaceDulanja Liyanage
This document summarizes major cyber attacks and trends in 2016. It discusses ransomware attacks against Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. It also mentions a $81 million cyber attack against Bangladesh Bank and a $40 million euro business email compromise against Leoni AG. Major data breaches affecting Yahoo, AdultFriendFinder, and others are also outlined. The document discusses trends in ransomware attacks, distributed denial of service attacks using insecure internet of things devices, and business email compromise scams. It concludes with lessons learned around password policies, software patching, defense strategies, and security awareness.
US mining data from 9 leading internet firms and companies deny knowledgetrupassion
The National Security Agency and the FBI are tapping directly into the central servers of nine leading U.S. Internet companies, extracting audio and video chats, photographs, e-mails, documents, and connection logs that enable analysts to track one target or trace a whole network of associates, according to a top-secret document obtained by The Washington Post.
The program, code-named PRISM, has not been made public until now. It may be the first of its kind. The NSA prides itself on stealing secrets and breaking codes, and it is accustomed to corporate partnerships that help it divert data traffic or sidestep barriers. But there has never been a Google or Facebook before, and it is unlikely that there are richer troves of valuable intelligence than the ones in Silicon Valley.
Cyber Defense for SMBs offers guidance to help small and medium-sized businesses identify the most cost-effective best practices to help improve their business’s cybersecurity posture. Published by the Florida Center For Cybersecurity and written by cybersecurity experts from academia, private industry, government and the military.
Fraud is getting harder for the good guys and easier for the bad guys. As merchants have dozens of rules to follow related to fraud and chargeback management, fraudsters have only two rules; 1) make money and 2) don’t get caught. Don’t be reluctant to pursue criminal charges and take action by sending a message to underground fraud rings.
Learn from the experts as they discuss the intricacies of a digital crime scene and how to pursue these anonymous villains.
If you would like the webinar recording or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at fraudfighter@kount.com
Anatomy of an Enterprise Social Cyber Attack ZeroFOX
Lazy criminals can buy software-controlled bot armies for as cheap as 6¢ per bot; human-verified social bots can fetch a price as high as $1.25. Cyber criminals use social media bot armies and targeted posts or links to distribute malware and phishing schemes to millions of users, potentially compromising targets and accessing personal and financial information. Once malware has infected a target, it can capture data from anywhere within an enterprise network and transmit it back to the criminal.
Who is the next target and how is big data related ulf mattssonUlf Mattsson
The document discusses data security threats and trends related to big data and recent high-profile data breaches. It notes that targeted malware and data breaches are among the top security pressures according to a 2014 report. The Target breach is discussed in which malware scraped memory on point-of-sale devices to steal payment card data, some of which was sent to servers in Russia. New forms of malware are emerging that use similar memory scraping techniques, posing risks to any organization that processes sensitive data. The cost of cybercrime is growing significantly and attacks are becoming more sophisticated faster than defenses can improve. New approaches to data security focusing on tokenization and analysis of abnormal traffic patterns are discussed as alternatives to traditional approaches like encryption and access controls that
Symantec Intelligence Report - Oct 2015CheapSSLUSA
Explore this PDF to know Symantec intelligence report for OCT 2015 from Symantec Global Intelligence Network.
Enjoy this report and feel free to contact us with any comments or feedback.
Important points you have to note down from this report:
- The number of new malware
- Spam have been increasing over the last few month
- Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate sector was the most targeted sector in OCT month
Discover the hard facts and real risks of identity theft from Javelin Strategy & Research. Here we share the 2012 Identity Fraud Report findings that reveal the new fraud frontier of social media and mobile—and why even the most sophisticated technology users are vulnerable. See how individuals and businesses can protect personal information from identity theft while interacting online, and learn more at http://www.LifeLockBusinessSolutions.com.
More fraud happens during the holidays. Fraudsters call it the ‘Best Time of the Year’:
Customers purchase more items around the holidays. To keep up with that increased demand, businesses lower their security standards. Fraudsters take advantage of the lessened security to push through more fraudulent purchases, applications for credit and debit, loans, claims, and refunds. What can you - as an individual or a business - do to fight the expected fraud for the 2017 holiday season?
Mobile broadband is the fastest growing technology but over 50% of the world's population still lacks internet access. The document discusses Ericsson's strategies to expand mobile broadband coverage through innovations that reduce costs and energy usage by up to 65%, including intelligent antenna sharing and Psi Coverage. This would connect more of the 3.7 billion people currently offline, especially in developing areas of Africa and Asia.
Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 introduce several new security features including secure boot, early malware detection, BitLocker enhancements, virtual smart cards, claims-based access control, data classification, DNSSEC, unified remote access, PowerShell remoting, fine-grained password policies, and improved security auditing. These features help harden the security of Windows infrastructures.
This document discusses the benefits and costs of working while in high school. It states that there are 2 benefits to working during high school, but does not specify what they are. Similarly, it states there are 2 costs to working in high school, but does not provide details on the costs. The document presents this information in point form.
The document summarizes analysis of the Backoff point-of-sale malware. It describes how Backoff infects systems by installing itself as a hidden file and adding registry keys to run on startup. It then uses keylogging and memory scraping to harvest track 1 and 2 data from payment card magnetic strips. This data is sent to a command and control server via HTTP requests every 45 seconds along with system information. The keylogger records data from keyboards with integrated card readers, making it a more effective method than memory scraping alone.
This document discusses various types of taxes including income tax, sales tax, property tax, estate tax, and gift tax. It provides examples of tax rates for different income levels in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, Sweden, and Slovakia. It also gives examples of how to calculate net income based on gross income and tax rates. Key points covered are incentives of different tax structures, complexity of tax codes, and IRS filing requirements in the United States.
Occupational therapy evaluates health conditions to determine holistic measures that can improve a patient's ability to function in everyday activities. Therapists help both children and elderly patients by developing skills for school participation, addressing cognitive challenges, and recommending personalized interventions and equipment to work toward treatment goals. When undergoing occupational therapy, a patient receives an evaluation where the therapist understands their goals, may visit their home and workplace, and recommends specific therapy measures.
Improve Patient Care and Reduce IT Costs with Vendor Neutral Archiving and Cl...EMC
This white paper discusses how vendor neutral archiving (VNA) combined with cloud storage on the EMC Atmos platform can help healthcare organizations improve patient care and reduce IT costs. By breaking down PACS silos and providing secure access to medical images from any device, VNA and cloud storage reduce storage and archive costs while enabling images to be accessed at the point of care. A case study is presented of how one healthcare network leveraged this approach to improve medical imaging workflows.
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This document discusses different types of maps and their purposes. Political maps show human-made features like cities, roads, and borders. Physical maps show natural features not made by humans, like rivers, lakes, mountains, and oceans. The document provides examples of jobs that would use each type of map, like a hiker wanting a physical map of Colorado or a driver wanting a political map to get to Utah. It also gives map-reading exercises asking students to identify locations, borders, oceans, and other geographic features using an atlas.
The document discusses France's influence on the development of rights and liberties in the United States. It notes that France helped inspire the American Revolution and drafting of the Bill of Rights through Enlightenment thinkers like Voltaire, Descartes, and the writers of the Encyclopedia. The document then asks students to analyze how the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man exemplifies Enlightenment ideals based on evidence from its first paragraph and cites the philosophical inspiration from Chapter 17 of a text.
This document provides information for students taking an online Algebra 1A course. It outlines that the course will be completed through two websites, Moodle for announcements and occasional assignments, and ALEKS for practice and tests. ALEKS mastery will account for 75% of the course grade and a district final exam will account for 25% of the grade. Students must work at least two hours per day, complete one proctored test by July 15th, take the ALEKS Final by July 24th, and the district final by July 29th. The instructor is available for proctored tests and help on Wednesdays and Fridays.
This document discusses opportunity costs and the economic concept that there is no such thing as a free lunch. It provides examples of choices that students made that morning, such as getting out of bed when the alarm went off or hitting snooze, and discusses the costs associated with each option. The document prompts students to describe a time they received something for "free" and to consider what costs may have been involved. It then asks students to work in groups to analyze the costs and benefits of various societal choices if items were made "free," such as college, doctor visits, music/movies, and radio.
The document discusses reasons why people from Central America may immigrate to the United States and Canada. It presents five statements about socioeconomic conditions and opportunities in the modern US to agree or disagree with at different locations in the classroom. Some statements include whether anyone can become a millionaire, if non-white people and women face discrimination, and if social mobility is impacted by parental income levels. It also compares the ease of becoming rich in the US versus Latin America.
Franchising allows multiple business owners to share a single brand name, proven business model, and marketing and distribution system. The franchisor charges franchisees an upfront fee for the rights to use the brand name and trade marks. Franchising provides advantages like using a recognized brand name and leveraging existing supplier relationships, but costs may be higher than expected and all profits are usually shared with the franchisor.
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Cybercriminals will leverage various techniques in 2020 to steal consumers' personal and financial information, according to Experian's annual data breach industry forecast. These include using text messages ("smishing") disguised as fundraising initiatives to target online communities, hacking into unsecured public Wi-Fi networks using drones, and creating fake videos and audio ("deepfakes") to disrupt large enterprises and governments. Experian predicts identity theft will rise as cybercriminals exploit the growing use of mobile payments at venues like concerts and sporting events. Organizations must strengthen defenses against these evolving cyberthreats through employee training, security precautions, and rapid response planning.
According to statistics, over 556 million people worldwide were victims of cybercrime in 2013, with motivations including political gain, revenge, and espionage. Terrorist groups like ISIS are recruiting hackers to wage cyberwar on intelligence agencies, targeting systems like telecommunications, energy grids, and air-gapped military networks. Cybercriminals are also stealing personal and financial information to commit fraud and cripple the economy. The FBI reported over 6,800 cybercrime complaints totaling over $20 million from 2009-2014. To help prevent becoming victims, people should limit personal information shared online, use strong passwords, avoid clicking suspicious links, and learn about how cybercriminals operate through malware and spyware.
Cybercrime refers to criminal conduct committed with the aid of a computer or other electronic equipment connected to the internet. Individuals or small groups of people with little technical knowledge and highly organized worldwide criminal groups with relatively talented developers and specialists can engage in cybercrime. Too know more visit here: https://nationalconsumerleague.blogspot.com/2023/02/what-is-cyber-fraud.html
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TEACHING CASE
Targeting Target with a 100 million dollar data breach
Federico Pigni1 • Marcin Bartosiak2 • Gabriele Piccoli3 • Blake Ives4
Published online: 16 November 2017
� Association for Information Technology Trust 2017
Abstract In January 2014, the CEO of the renowned U.S.
discount retailer Target wrote an open letter to its cus-
tomers apologizing for the massive data breach the com-
pany experienced during the 2013 holiday season.
Attackers were able to steal credit card data of 40 million
customers and more were probably at risk. Share prices,
profits, but above all reputation were all now at stake. How
did it happen? What was really stolen? What happened to
the data? How could Target win consumer confidence
back? While the company managed the consequences of
the attack, and operations were slowly back to normal, in
the aftermath the data breach costs hundreds of million
dollars. Customers, banks, and all the major payment card
companies took legal action against Target. Some of these
litigations remained unsettled 3 years later. The importance
of the breach lays in its far broader consequences, rippling
through the U.S. Congress, and raising consumer and
industry awareness on cyber security. The case provides
substantial data and information, allowing students to step
into the shoes of Target executives as they seek answers to
the above questions.
Keywords Teaching case � Cyber security � Hacking �
Data breach � Target � Information systems
Introduction
On January 13th and 14th, 2014, Greg Steinhafel, Chair-
man, President, and CEO of Target, published an open
letter to customers (Steinhafel 2014) in The New York
Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The
Washington Post, as well as in local papers of the firm’s 50
largest markets. In the letter, he apologized for the massive
data breach his company experienced during the 2013
holiday season.
Target learned in mid-December that criminals
forced their way into our systems, gaining access to
guest credit and debit card information. As a part of
the ongoing forensic investigation, it was determined
last week that certain guest information, including
names, mailing addresses, phone numbers or email
addresses, was also taken.
I know this breach has had a real impact on you,
creating a great deal of confusion and frustration. I
share those feelings. You expect more from us and
deserve better. We want to earn back your trust and
confidence and ensure that we deliver the Target
experience you know and love.
The breach, announced to the public 6 days before
Christmas, included credit card data from 40 million
customers. It was later discovered that data for another
70 million customers were also at risk.
& Federico Pigni
[email protected]
1 Grenoble Ecole de Management, 12, rue Pierre Sémard,
38000 Grenoble, France
2 Department of Economics and Management, University of
Pavia, Pavia, Italy
3 E.J. Ourso College of Business, Lo.
TEACHING CASETargeting Target with a 100 million dollar da.docxbradburgess22840
TEACHING CASE
Targeting Target with a 100 million dollar data breach
Federico Pigni1 • Marcin Bartosiak2 • Gabriele Piccoli3 • Blake Ives4
Published online: 16 November 2017
� Association for Information Technology Trust 2017
Abstract In January 2014, the CEO of the renowned U.S.
discount retailer Target wrote an open letter to its cus-
tomers apologizing for the massive data breach the com-
pany experienced during the 2013 holiday season.
Attackers were able to steal credit card data of 40 million
customers and more were probably at risk. Share prices,
profits, but above all reputation were all now at stake. How
did it happen? What was really stolen? What happened to
the data? How could Target win consumer confidence
back? While the company managed the consequences of
the attack, and operations were slowly back to normal, in
the aftermath the data breach costs hundreds of million
dollars. Customers, banks, and all the major payment card
companies took legal action against Target. Some of these
litigations remained unsettled 3 years later. The importance
of the breach lays in its far broader consequences, rippling
through the U.S. Congress, and raising consumer and
industry awareness on cyber security. The case provides
substantial data and information, allowing students to step
into the shoes of Target executives as they seek answers to
the above questions.
Keywords Teaching case � Cyber security � Hacking �
Data breach � Target � Information systems
Introduction
On January 13th and 14th, 2014, Greg Steinhafel, Chair-
man, President, and CEO of Target, published an open
letter to customers (Steinhafel 2014) in The New York
Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The
Washington Post, as well as in local papers of the firm’s 50
largest markets. In the letter, he apologized for the massive
data breach his company experienced during the 2013
holiday season.
Target learned in mid-December that criminals
forced their way into our systems, gaining access to
guest credit and debit card information. As a part of
the ongoing forensic investigation, it was determined
last week that certain guest information, including
names, mailing addresses, phone numbers or email
addresses, was also taken.
I know this breach has had a real impact on you,
creating a great deal of confusion and frustration. I
share those feelings. You expect more from us and
deserve better. We want to earn back your trust and
confidence and ensure that we deliver the Target
experience you know and love.
The breach, announced to the public 6 days before
Christmas, included credit card data from 40 million
customers. It was later discovered that data for another
70 million customers were also at risk.
& Federico Pigni
[email protected]
1 Grenoble Ecole de Management, 12, rue Pierre Sémard,
38000 Grenoble, France
2 Department of Economics and Management, University of
Pavia, Pavia, Italy
3 E.J. Ourso College of Business, Lo.
TEACHING CASETargeting Target with a 100 million dollar da.docxerlindaw
TEACHING CASE
Targeting Target with a 100 million dollar data breach
Federico Pigni1 • Marcin Bartosiak2 • Gabriele Piccoli3 • Blake Ives4
Published online: 16 November 2017
� Association for Information Technology Trust 2017
Abstract In January 2014, the CEO of the renowned U.S.
discount retailer Target wrote an open letter to its cus-
tomers apologizing for the massive data breach the com-
pany experienced during the 2013 holiday season.
Attackers were able to steal credit card data of 40 million
customers and more were probably at risk. Share prices,
profits, but above all reputation were all now at stake. How
did it happen? What was really stolen? What happened to
the data? How could Target win consumer confidence
back? While the company managed the consequences of
the attack, and operations were slowly back to normal, in
the aftermath the data breach costs hundreds of million
dollars. Customers, banks, and all the major payment card
companies took legal action against Target. Some of these
litigations remained unsettled 3 years later. The importance
of the breach lays in its far broader consequences, rippling
through the U.S. Congress, and raising consumer and
industry awareness on cyber security. The case provides
substantial data and information, allowing students to step
into the shoes of Target executives as they seek answers to
the above questions.
Keywords Teaching case � Cyber security � Hacking �
Data breach � Target � Information systems
Introduction
On January 13th and 14th, 2014, Greg Steinhafel, Chair-
man, President, and CEO of Target, published an open
letter to customers (Steinhafel 2014) in The New York
Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The
Washington Post, as well as in local papers of the firm’s 50
largest markets. In the letter, he apologized for the massive
data breach his company experienced during the 2013
holiday season.
Target learned in mid-December that criminals
forced their way into our systems, gaining access to
guest credit and debit card information. As a part of
the ongoing forensic investigation, it was determined
last week that certain guest information, including
names, mailing addresses, phone numbers or email
addresses, was also taken.
I know this breach has had a real impact on you,
creating a great deal of confusion and frustration. I
share those feelings. You expect more from us and
deserve better. We want to earn back your trust and
confidence and ensure that we deliver the Target
experience you know and love.
The breach, announced to the public 6 days before
Christmas, included credit card data from 40 million
customers. It was later discovered that data for another
70 million customers were also at risk.
& Federico Pigni
[email protected]
1 Grenoble Ecole de Management, 12, rue Pierre Sémard,
38000 Grenoble, France
2 Department of Economics and Management, University of
Pavia, Pavia, Italy
3 E.J. Ourso College of Business, Lo.
This document discusses the visibility gap in cybersecurity and how threats now originate outside traditional network perimeters. It notes that most attacks start through email, social media, and mobile devices rather than within networks. Without visibility into these channels, organizations are missing most attacks and only see threats late in the attack cycle after attackers are already inside systems. The document argues organizations need to expand their view beyond networks to properly protect against modern cyber attacks.
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Running Head: CYBERSECURITY 1
CYBERSECURITY 15
Cybersecurity in Financial Sector
Student Name
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Date
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Background 3
Insiders Threats 5
Research Questions 6
Research Methodology 9
Data Analysis 10
Discussions 10
Conclusion 12
Reference 14
Introduction
Cyber threat has risen as a key danger to financial stability, following ongoing attacks on financial organizations. This research introduces a novel documentation of digital threats far and wide for financial organizations by breaking down the various sorts of cyber events and determining patterns by use of several datasets. As critical framework, financial establishments must execute the most elevated level of cybersecurity as the danger of a devastating cyberattack keeps on growing. Malignant actors, including disgruntled staff, state supported actors and conventional hackers, all have inspirations to attack the financial sector, and do so now and then. Be that as it may, the risk changes somewhat between financially stable organizations as well as new financial institutions. The challenging and multifaceted danger must be completely comprehended so as to appropriately address and dissect solutions to save the security of these foundations and the economy that they contribute to.Background
Financial institutions are a primary component, both to the US as well as the world in general. As basic foundation and guardians of cash, stuns felt in the business can resound, with outrageous results, into each element of American life, as outlined in the 2008 financial crisis. While banks, both momentously huge and modestly small, satisfy the desires to keep the variable worldwide economy generally steady, the risk of cyberattacks on such organizations keep on developing. Consistently, noxious actors, a classification that contains from state supported hackers to disappointed insiders, attack banks through specialized methods.
Some of the attacks are monetarily inspired; some are only interested to disturb and cause the tumult that happens when critical infrastructures are truly undermined. Information breach, a typical type of attack, leave a large number of clients' sensitive data available to anyone. This mixture of damaging variables has lead the money business to be the most elevated high-roller on cybersecurity much higher than the legislature (Rohmeyer & Bayuk, 2018). Albeit accessible literature has assessed the risk from numerous points of view, two key areas require a more top to bottom examination; the one of a kind circumstance looked by little and network banks, and the insider danger faced by organizations of any size. By comprehension and dismembering the danger faced by money related organizations, the expanded mindfulness makes it simpler to break down solution and look towards the eventual fate of the issue.
The dangers faced by financial organizations differ generally in source, methodology of attacks as .
Discuss similarities and differences between and Trojan.docxwrite12
Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are types of malware that pose threats to computers and users in different ways. Viruses require human action to spread, like opening an infected file, while worms can spread automatically between devices without user interaction. Trojan horses also require user involvement by disguising themselves as legitimate files or programs to gain access to systems. Each type of malware allows attackers to access systems for purposes like stealing data, spying, or launching other attacks.
Discuss similarities and differences between and Trojan.docxbkbk37
Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are types of malware that pose threats to computers and networks in different ways. Viruses require human action to spread, usually by infecting files, while worms can spread automatically through networks. Trojan horses conceal malicious functions within seemingly harmless programs. Cyberattacks have become easier to carry out remotely without risk of detection, as seen in ransomware attacks against organizations, while attribution of attacks to specific actors remains difficult.
2014 Cybercrime Roundup: The Year of the POS BreachEMC
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Securing information in the New Digital Economy- Oracle Verizon WPPhilippe Boivineau
Situation : A lucrative information black market has created a data breach epidemic. The perimeter security that most IT organizations depend on has become largely ineffective.
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the threats are external, the vulnerabilities exploited are mostly internal.
Call to Action : Securing the new digital economy means thinking security inside out and focusing more on data and
internal controls.
IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Report 2016thinkASG
Download the latest IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Report
High-value breaches stole headlines as lackluster security fundamentals left organizations open to attack in 2015.
* The globalization of security incidents is shifting to targets like health-related PII and sensitive personal data
* The growing sophistication and organization of cybercrime rings are helping expand their reach
* New attack techniques like mobile overlay malware are evolving, while classics like DDoS and POS malware remain effective
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Nine people have been sentenced for their involvement in a $2.6 million income tax refund fraud scheme. The scheme involved using stolen identities to file fraudulent tax returns and collect refunds. Over 700,000 IRS files were breached, putting many people at risk of identity theft. Cybersecurity experts warn that cyberattacks now affect nearly every company, but many are not taking a proactive approach to prevention. Internal access controls are also challenging due to the rise of mobile devices and remote access.
The Real Threat of CyberattacksEmmanuel .docxhelen23456789
The Real Threat of Cyberattacks
Emmanuel Domenech
University of Maryland
The Real Threat of Cyberattacks
Hackers, in the past have developed a modern and sophisticated way of creating income for themselves. Hackers as the top of the line in software development, have move up the chain of technology. Adopting cloud computing, artificial intelligence, software as a service and encryption, they created a non-stop threat to major companies. Most of the companies fail to take the most basic protective measures against cyberattacks. While the cybercriminals use simple and advance technology to target unsecure organizations, is unlikely for them to stop this attack. Hackers understand the power they possess, it is too easy and rewarding, and the chances of being punished is too low. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimated that cybercrime costs the world’s economy almost $500 billion, or about 0.7% of global income (Lewis, 2018). These numbers are positioning cybercrimes on the top profitable employment. People and companies adopt new advance technology, more protective software’s and more sophisticated. The problem is like the experts on security protocols continue to update their tools, hackers fast learn how to break them. There are high expectations on cybercrimes to increase, and with the help of new and easy devices like Internet of Things (IoT). We have seen that IoT is used not only to steal personal information or to gain access to data or networks, but also to enable Distribute Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. The impacts of cyberattacks on nation’s economy includes global costs of cyberattacks; ransomware attack implications; additional costs on financial institutions, while the recent cyberattacks being WannaCry; NotPetya; GitHub DDoS; Yahoo attack aided by the tor network, bitcoin and cyberattack-as-a-service.
One of the impacts of cyberattacks is the global cost. The cyberspace has created an avenue for criminals to launch their criminal activities with the help of different cybercrimes. Reports from British officials indicate that almost half of reported crimes in the United Kingdom are cyber-related. The global cost of cybercrime has risen to a staggering $600 billion from recent CSIS estimates (Lewis, 2018). In 2014, cybercrime cost the global economy 0.62 percent of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In 2016, cybercrime cost the global economy 0.8 percent of the global GDP (Lewis, 2018). The global cost of cybercrime is brought about by the following elements: intellectual property loss and loss of business confidential data; hacked personal identifiable information leading to fraud and financial crimes; high costs to secure networks and systems; companies risk reputational damage and the cost associated with opportunity costs that a business suffers after cyberattacks like lack of trust.
Another economic threat of cyberattacks is estimation issues. The cost estimation of cyberattacks.
This white paper explores the current state of cybercrime and what organizations can expect in 2013. Topics include malware development, hacktivism, DDoS attacks and online account takeover.
Similar to RSA Monthly Online Fraud Report -- May 2013 (20)
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2) your infrastructure agility with elastic provisioning for performance & capacity
3) your TCO with 50% lower capex and opex and double the storage lifecycle.
• Citrix & EMC XtremIO: Better Together
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-- Image Management & Storage
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-- XtremIO XenDesktop Integration
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Container-based technology has experienced a recent revival and is becoming adopted at an explosive rate. For those that are new to the conversation, containers offer a way to virtualize an operating system. This virtualization isolates processes, providing limited visibility and resource utilization to each, such that the processes appear to be running on separate machines. In short, allowing more applications to run on a single machine. Here is a brief timeline of key moments in container history.
This white paper provides an overview of EMC's data protection solutions for the data lake - an active repository to manage varied and complex Big Data workloads
This infographic highlights key stats and messages from the analyst report from J.Gold Associates that addresses the growing economic impact of mobile cybercrime and fraud.
Virtualization does not have to be expensive, cause downtime, or require specialized skills. In fact, virtualization can reduce hardware and energy costs by up to 50% and 80% respectively, accelerate provisioning time from weeks to hours, and improve average uptime and business response times. With proper training and resources, virtualization can be easier to manage than physical environments and save over $3,000 per year for each virtualized server workload through server consolidation.
An Intelligence Driven GRC model provides organizations with comprehensive visibility and context across their digital assets, processes, and relationships. It enables prioritization of risks based on their potential business impact and streamlines remediation. By collecting and analyzing data in real time, an Intelligence Driven GRC strategy reveals insights into critical risks and compliance issues and facilitates coordinated responses across security, risk management, and compliance functions.
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
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The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
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Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
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3. Practical demonstrations
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Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
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1. F R A U D R E P O R T
HACKTIVISM AND THE CASE
OF SOMETHING PHISHY
May 2013
While it is true that most cyber attacks orchestrated by hacktivists focus on DDoS
onslaughts targeting authority-type entities and banks, all too many times they add
a sting to the operation and hack into immense databases containing personal user
information.
On their quest for notoriety and media attention to make a statement, critics say that
hacktivists tend to cross the line when they publicly release untold amounts of data,
providing links to the trove and facilitating its free-for-all download.
Some hacktivists will call out every target on their list and post their threats publicly and
well in advance, while those targeted will prepare to fend off the attack and advise users
as needed. But at the end of the day, it is often the innocent online user that takes the
hardest hit when their information is leaked across the Internet.
HACKTIVISTS OUT, PHISHERMEN IN
In one of the largest hacks perpetrated in the name of hacktivist ideals, the end result,
beyond the damaged brand reputation of a multinational corporation, was a public leak
of account information belonging to nearly 25 million Sony Entertainment users. That was
about a third of a previous leak of over 70 million accounts, also inflicted by hackers
operating in the name of an opinion they formed and acted upon.
Taking the Sony case as just one example, because hacktivist cases such as these have
been increasingly plaguing the Internet, it is clear that the one party that did not expect
the hack – other than Sony, of course – were the millions of ordinary users whose data
was offered up freely thereafter. Those same users were also the ones who did not have
advisors, lawyers and information security experts to help them recover from the actual
and potential damages of the hack and its possible effects on their identities and
personal finances.
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For fraudsters, the large-scale hacks are like candy. Hacktivists will set up publicly
available download links for anyone to be able to see the exposed databases,
their hunting trophy, and end their part there. But as soon as the links are public,
cybercriminals and fraudsters will access and download it before it is taken down
by the hosting authorities. By that time, the real damage to the end user is done.
Large hacks containing a database replete with email addresses, not to mention payment
cards or other financial data, are an attractive reward for phishers to come for and discuss
in underground communities. Instead of having to do their own hacking, collecting and
stealing, they can enjoy the spoils and bank on the “freshly” dumped data, compliments
of zealous hacktivists, paving a shortcut to a variety of fraud scenarios including:
–– Monetizing gaming account credentials by selling them to other gamers
–– Enjoying a list of valid email addresses to target with phishing spam
–– Leading potential victims to phishing and malware sites and getting paid per install
–– Harvesting financial information that can be sold to fraudsters and CC shops
–– Using leaked and stolen data for fraud and identity theft
–– Checking what other accounts a user has, because as recent research shows,
61% of accounts are set-up with passwords used on other consumer accounts.
It’s easy to see how an attack that stems from idealistic motivations, targeting very large
entities and supposedly conceived in order to protect people’s rights to information,
ends up serving the fraudsters and flooding the Internet with confidential data. With the
variety of actors that gain access to information publicly posted online, hacktivists end
up inadvertently damaging the very people whose interests they claim to represent.
CONCLUSION
The number of phishing attacks recorded monthly is known to vary, fluctuating upwards
and downwards, and there’s limited capability to forecast a trend that is so dependent on
fraudster resources. Although totals are often tricky to predict, some seasonal trends do
repeat every year such as the holiday shopping season when a rise in phishing is almost
expected. Adding to that list, we can include large database hacks that release the
information on millions of users into the wild. Phishing attacks in April 2013 have so far
only shown a moderate increase over the previous month, but with constant headlines
such as the recent announcement of over 40,000 Facebook accounts allegedly hacked,
we may just see a rise before the quarter is out.
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Phishing Attacks per Month
In April, RSA identified 26,902 attacks
launched worldwide, marking a 10%
increase in attack volume from March.
Number of Brands Attacked
In April, 311 brands were targeted in
phishing attacks, marking a 20% increase
from last month. Of the 311 targeted
brands, 52% endured five attacks or less.
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Top Countries by Attack Volume
The U.S. remained the top country on the
chart, targeted with 46% of the total
phishing volume in April. The UK
accounted for 11% of the attack volume,
a 2% decline from March while South
Africa remained the same with 9% of
attack volume.
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United Kingdom 11%
U.S. 46%
India 8%
South Africa 9%
Canada 4%
Netherlands 4%
48 Other Countries 18%
US Bank Types Attacked
U.S. nationwide banks continued to be
targeted by the highest volume of phishing
attacks (73%) in April, while regional banks
saw a slight decline from 20% to 12%.
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BIndiaNetherlandsCanadaItalyChinaS AfricaUS
Top Countries by Attacked Brands
U.S. brands were targeted by 29% of total
phishing volume in April, followed by
brands in the UK at 10%. Brands in India,
Australia and Brazil were collectively
targeted by 15% of phishing volume.
Top Hosting Countries
The U.S. remained the top hosting country
in April, hosting 47% of global phishing
attacks (down 4%). Germany, Canada, the
Netherlands, UK and Russia together
hosted just over 20% of additional volume. U.S. 47%
61 Other Countries 32%
Germany 6%
Canada 5%
Russia 3%
Netherlands 3%
United Kingdom 4%
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United Kingdom 10%
49 Other Countries 46%
U.S. 29%
Brazil 4%
India 7%
Australia 4%