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Tag Archives: Cybercrime
Dark web drug dealer pleads guilty, gets 2 years to ponder “anonymity”
He was an online dealer who made use of the so-called Dark Web, shielded by the apparent anonymity of Tor, or The Onion Router. He’s not anonymous any more.
How (not) to pay yourself a $14m bonus – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Our weekly 1-minute security video…news with some fun in it!
SSCC 208 – (Cyber)crime and Punishment [PODCAST]
Join us for the weekly Chet Chat! In this episode: Cybercrime (and punishment), crimeware, the Angler exploit kit, and how the Fourth Amendment applies to social networks.
Beyond the breaches: Understanding the Angler exploit kit
Crimeware expert Fraser Howard tells you what you need to know about Angler – the current “market leader” in the exploit kit scene. A must-read report if you want to bolster your defences…
Notorious cybercrime forum Darkode taken down, dozens arrested
Darkode, a notorious cybercrime marketplace for malware, zero-day exploits, and botnets, was permanently shut down by a massive law enforcement operation coordinated between agencies in the US, Europe and elsewhere.
“Something stolen, something new” – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s the latest episode of our weekly 1-minute security video. Fun with a serious side…enjoy!
CryptoWall ransomware cost US victims at least $18 million, FBI says
The CryptoWall variant of crypto-ransomware cost US businesses and consumers at least $18 million between April 2014 and June 2015. The total damages could be much higher.
Memories of the LOVE BUG – 15 years ago today
It said “ILOVEYOU”, and it promised a harmless-looking text file. But it actually contained an email virus that got just about everywhere. Could something like this ever happen again?
SSCC 196 – From Wi-Fi bugs to carder busts [PODCAST]
From bugs to busts, here’s the latest episode of our weekly security news podcast – for your listening pleasure.