A new malware loader has been discovered by security researchers that is being used as part of the infection chain for the Aurora information stealer. The loader is successful at avoiding detection by security solutions due to its anti-virtual-machine (VM) and unusual compilation techniques. The Aurora infostealer is a modular malware-as-a-service platform that can be used as a downloader to deploy additional payloads as well as...
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An international law enforcement operation has taken down Genesis Market, a notorious illegal online marketplace that traded in stolen credentials such as email, bank account, and social media platform information. The operation, codenamed Operation Cookie Monster, involved 17 countries and resulted in 119 arrests and 208 property searches across 13 nations. Since its inception in March 2018, Genesis Market has become a major hub for criminal...
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Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, a 20-year-old man and founder of the now-defunct BreachForums, has been charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud in the United States. Fitzpatrick, who went by the online name "pompompurin," may face up to five years in prison if found guilty. He was arrested on March 15, 2023. The charges come after an investigation by the Department of Justice (DoJ) led to...
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Cybercriminals are increasingly turning to stolen credentials as a valuable commodity on the underground market. According to a report by cybersecurity firm Flashpoint, last year saw 4,518 data breaches reported, with attackers stealing or exposing 22.62 billion credentials and personal records. Over 60% of these were stolen from organizations in the information sector. Flashpoint's database of threat intelligence includes 575 million posts on illegal forums, 3.6...
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