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The Dark Net's One-Stop-Shop for Cybercrime: Ransomware

Feb 24, 2023 By Razorthorn In Razorthorn
In this video, I'll be taking you on a chilling journey through the inner workings of the dark net's cybercrime underworld. I'll show you how easy it is to buy a compromised server, purchase ransomware-as-a-service components, and install an Xbox kit to deploy the attack with friends. But the real eye-opener is the endgame: turning the stolen Bitcoin into cash. I'll reveal how Tumblr services on the dark net are used to launder money, and how traditional criminals use Doctrine to convert it into physical cash. Join me as I guide you step-by-step through this one-stop-shop for cybercrime, and expose the alarming ease with which it can all be accomplished. - Oliver Rochford
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The Dark Side of AI: ChatGPT and the Rise of Malware Ransomware

Feb 23, 2023 By Razorthorn In Razorthorn
In this video, we'll address the elephant in the room: the growing concern of AI being used for malicious purposes. With the rise of malware and ransomware attacks, it's becoming far too easy for outsiders to become insiders in this dangerous world. I'll be discussing ChatGPT and its role in this trend, as well as exploring the reasons why individuals turn to AI automation as a means of generating income. Join me for an eye-opening conversation about the dark side of AI and the urgent need for responsible use and regulation. - Richard Cassidy
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tripwire

Fake ChatGPT apps spread Windows and Android malware

Feb 23, 2023 By Graham Cluley In Tripwire

OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot has been a phenomenon, taking the internet by storm. Whether it is composing poetry, writing essays for college students, or finding bugs in computer code, it has impressed millions of people and proven itself to be the most accessible form of artificial intelligence ever seen.

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Democratized Breach Damage: The Economics Behind Ransomware

Feb 22, 2023 By Razorthorn In Razorthorn
In this video, we explore the economics behind ransomware and how it has been democratized through the use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. While the recent breach affecting multiple companies is concerning, the real interesting aspect is the commercial, professional cybercrime as a service economy that has emerged as a result. We discuss how the ability to monetize ransomware has led to its rise and how alternative forms of payment like Amazon vouchers were previously used before the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies. It's not just about the technology aspect - the economics behind ransomware are equally fascinating.
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tripwire

HardBit ransomware tells corporate victims to share their cyber insurance details

Feb 22, 2023 By Graham Cluley In Tripwire

A ransomware outfit is advising its victims to secretly tell them how much insurance they have, so their extortion demands will be met. As security researchers at Varonis describe, a new strain of the HardBit ransomware has taken the unusual step of asking targeted companies to spill the beans of whether they have cyber insurance (and the terms of that insurance) anonymously.

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Ransomware Families Bringing Home the Biggest Security Risks

Feb 22, 2023 By Chrissy Kidd In Splunk
Ransomware is the type of malware that locks you out of your own computer until you pay a ransom. This digital extortion is one of the most serious security threats facing the Internet today. Ransomware not only impacts unsuspecting Internet users, but business organizations, government institutions and even critical services such as utility, healthcare and emergency facilities. Ransomware has been around for many years.
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A Study on the Security Measures Used by Top Operating Systems

Feb 21, 2023 By Cyber Security Journal In SSL2BUY

An Operating System (OS) is the software that acts as a bridge between the computer hardware and the applications being run on the computer. It is responsible for managing and controlling the computer’s resources such as memory, processors, and input/output devices. The OS provides a user-friendly interface for users to interact with the computer, making it easier for users to perform tasks like file management, launching applications, and configuring system settings.

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Cyber Security Decoded feat. Suzette Kent | Episode 2

Feb 17, 2023 By Rubrik In Rubrik
Cyber Security Decoded is a series hosted by Head of Rubrik Zero Labs Steve Stone where he sits down with IT and Security luminaries to discuss key findings from the research from Rubrik Zero Labs and expand on the implications and lessons for IT and security leaders and practitioners. In this episode, Steve sat down with the Former Federal CIO for the United States government, Suzette Kent, to discuss the private and public sector partnerships, the "cyber poverty line," and more.
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SecurityScorecard

Oakland declares a state of emergency over ransomware attack

Feb 17, 2023 By Sachin Bansal In SecurityScorecard

The city government of Oakland has declared a state of emergency after it was hit by a ransomware attack. The attack, which began in the evening of February 8th, has forced the city to take all its IT systems offline, and has affected many non-emergency services, including the ability to collect payments, issue permits, and process reports.

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