Hacker tools and techniques: Underground hacking sites
Hackers frequently update their attack tools, techniques and methods to find new ways to break into databases, networks and devices. Track their progress and the work of cybercrime investigators with the latest information on hacking groups, underground hacker sites and new hacker tools.
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January 10, 2019
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Jan'19
McAfee casts doubt on Ryuk ransomware connection to North Korea
New research from McAfee refutes the connection between recent Ryuk ransomware attacks and the North Korean government. Instead, it points the finger at cybercriminals.
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September 14, 2018
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Sep'18
British Airways data breach may be the work of Magecart
News roundup: The British Airways data breach may be the handiwork of hacking group Magecart, according to researchers. Plus, hacker Guccifer will be extradited to U.S., and more.
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August 02, 2018
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Aug'18
Risk & Repeat: A deep dive on SamSam ransomware
In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors talk about the SamSam ransomware campaign, which may be the work of a single hacker who's made nearly $6 million.
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August 02, 2018
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Aug'18
FIN7 members arrested after stealing 15 million credit card records
The FBI arrested three members of the FIN7 cybercrime gang -- also known as the Carbanak Group -- for targeting more than 100 businesses and stealing 15 million credit card records.
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brute force attack
Brute force (also known as brute force cracking) is a trial and error method used by application programs to decode encrypted data such as passwords or Data Encryption Standard (DES) keys, through exhaustive effort (using brute force) rather than ... Continue Reading
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hacktivism
Hacktivism is the act of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for a politically or socially motivated purpose. Continue Reading
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social engineering
Social engineering is an attack vector that relies heavily on human interaction and often involves manipulating people into breaking normal security procedures and best practices in order to gain access to systems, networks or physical locations, or... Continue Reading
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Cyber Guerilla
In this excerpt of Cyber Guerilla, authors Jelle van Haaster, Ricky Gevers and Martijn Sprengers discuss the various roles hackers play. Continue Reading
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Risk & Repeat: US accuses Russia of state-sponsored cyberattacks
In this Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss cyber attribution following the U.S. government's claim that Russia is behind recent state-sponsored cyberattacks. Continue Reading
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Risk & Repeat: More Symantec vulnerabilities emerge
In this Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss the latest Symantec vulnerabilities reported by Google Project Zero and the Shadow Brokers' Cisco exploit. Continue Reading
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The implications of the NetSpectre vulnerability
The NetSpectre vulnerability could enable a slow leak of data remotely via side channels. Expert Michael Cobb explains why data on secure microprocessors is not actually safe. Continue Reading
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How white hat hackers can tell you more than threat intelligence
White hat hackers can play a key role in assessing threats lurking on the dark web. Discover what traditional threat intelligence isn't telling you and how white hats can help. Continue Reading
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Cybercrime study: Growing economic ecosystem spells trouble
New research shows that cybercriminals are gaining momentum with connected infrastructure and collectively earning billions annually from a cybercrime economy. Now what? Continue Reading
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How did the Python supply chain attack occur?
A Python supply chain attack made it possible for an attacker to steal cryptocurrency. What steps should be taken to prevent incidents like this? Continue Reading
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How studying the black hat community can help enterprises
White hat hackers often assimilate themselves into the black hat community to track the latest threats. Discover how this behavior actually benefits the enterprise with David Geer. Continue Reading
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How does the Ursnif Trojan variant exploit mouse movements?
A new version of the Ursnif Trojan uses mouse movements to bypass security efforts by beating sandbox detection. Expert Matthew Pascucci explains how this technique works. Continue Reading