Category: Krebson

Don’t Let Zombie Zoom Links Drag You Down – Krebs on Security
02
Oct
2023

Don’t Let Zombie Zoom Links Drag You Down – Krebs on Security

Many organizations — including quite a few Fortune 500 firms — have exposed web links that allow anyone to initiate…

A Closer Look at the Snatch Data Ransom Group – Krebs on Security
30
Sep
2023

A Closer Look at the Snatch Data Ransom Group – Krebs on Security

Earlier this week, KrebsOnSecurity revealed that the darknet website for the Snatch ransomware group was leaking data about its users…

‘Snatch’ Ransom Group Exposes Visitor IP Addresses – Krebs on Security
27
Sep
2023

‘Snatch’ Ransom Group Exposes Visitor IP Addresses – Krebs on Security

The victim shaming site operated by the Snatch ransomware group is leaking data about its true online location and internal…

‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password – Krebs on Security
23
Sep
2023

‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password – Krebs on Security

The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. LastPass says the…

Who’s Behind the 8Base Ransomware Website? – Krebs on Security
19
Sep
2023

Who’s Behind the 8Base Ransomware Website? – Krebs on Security

The victim shaming website operated by the cybercriminals behind 8Base — currently one of the more active ransomware groups —…

FBI Hacker Dropped Stolen Airbus Data on 9/11 – Krebs on Security
14
Sep
2023

FBI Hacker Dropped Stolen Airbus Data on 9/11 – Krebs on Security

In December 2022, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that a cybercriminal using the handle “USDoD” had infiltrated the FBI‘s vetted information…

Adobe, Apple, Google & Microsoft Patch 0-Day Bugs – Krebs on Security
12
Sep
2023

Adobe, Apple, Google & Microsoft Patch 0-Day Bugs – Krebs on Security

Microsoft today issued software updates to fix at least five dozen security holes in Windows and supported software, including patches…

Why is .US Being Used to Phish So Many of Us? – Krebs on Security
01
Sep
2023

Why is .US Being Used to Phish So Many of Us? – Krebs on Security

Domain names ending in “.US” — the top-level domain for the United States — are among the most prevalent in…

U.S. Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections – Krebs on Security
29
Aug
2023

U.S. Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections – Krebs on Security

The U.S. government today announced a coordinated crackdown against QakBot, a complex malware family used by multiple cybercrime groups to…

Kroll Employee SIM-Swapped for Crypto Investor Data – Krebs on Security
25
Aug
2023

Kroll Employee SIM-Swapped for Crypto Investor Data – Krebs on Security

Security consulting giant Kroll disclosed today that a SIM-swapping attack against one of its employees led to the theft of…

Tourists Give Themselves Away by Looking Up. So Do Most Network Intruders. – Krebs on Security
22
Aug
2023

Tourists Give Themselves Away by Looking Up. So Do Most Network Intruders. – Krebs on Security

In large metropolitan areas, tourists are often easy to spot because they’re far more inclined than locals to gaze upward…

Karma Catches Up to Global Phishing Service 16Shop – Krebs on Security
17
Aug
2023

Karma Catches Up to Global Phishing Service 16Shop – Krebs on Security

You’ve probably never heard of “16Shop,” but there’s a good chance someone using it has tried to phish you. A…