A week in security (March 20 – 26)

Categories: News

Tags: potentially unwanted programs

Tags: PUP

Tags: ViLE

Tags: Google

Tags: Magecart

Tags: skimmer

Tags: skimming

Tags: NBA

Tags: Google Pixel crop

Tags: Kritec Magecart

Tags: fake IRS tax mail

Tags: Emotet

Tags: BreachForums

Tags: Bitcoin ATM

Tags: Bitcoin

Tags: USB bomb

Tags: USB

Tags: ChatGPT

The most interesting security related news from the week of March 20 – 26.

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Ryuk ransomware laundering leads to guilty plea

Categories: News

Tags: ryuk

Tags: ransomware

Tags: guilty

Tags: encrypt

Tags: ransom

Tags: cryptocurrency

Tags: bitcoin

We take a look at a guilty plea made in relation to Ryuk ransomware proceeds, and how you can best protect yourself from the threat of ransomware.

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Ho, ho, no! Scams to avoid this festive season

Categories: News

Tags: FBI

Tags: scams

Tags: xmas

Tags: christmas

Tags: festive season

Tags: social media

Tags: cryptocurrency

Tags: bitcoin

Tags: app

Tags: android

Tags: fake job

Tags: offer

Tags: whatsapp

Tags: telegram

Tags: interview

Tags: resume

Tags: gift cards

Tags: survey

We take a look at a list of popular scams compiled by the FBI to avoid this festive season, and offer our own insights.

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SIM swapper jailed for 18 months over crypto heist

Categories: News

Tags: SIM swapping

Tags: cryptocurrency heist

Tags: Bitcoin

Tags: TRIG

Tags: Ellis Pinsky

Tags: Damian Williams

Tags: Nicholas Truglia

Nicholas Truglia from Florida has been sentenced to 18 months for aiding threat actors in a crypto heist against a popular cryptocurrency personality.

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