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Dec 21, 2023 · The German authorities have announced the takedown of a notorious dark web marketplace known for selling drugs, malware and other illegal items. The federal police service (BKA) and the Frankfurt prosecutor’s office for cybercrime (ZIT) announced the news on Wednesday, but revealed the coordinated action took place on December 16. The English-language Kingdom Market, which was accessible via ...

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Feb 29, 2024 · Administrators and sellers on dark web marketplaces had a better 2023 than the previous year, pulling in an estimated $1.7bn in cryptocurrency-based revenues, according to new Chainalysis data. The blockchain analysis company studied cryptocurrency flows from these underground marketplaces and fraud shops over the past year. The rise in revenue came after a torrid 2022 for the industry after ...

Dec 2, 2024 · Cybersecurity certifications, while offering a clear route to recognition and career advancement, have also become a subject of increasing scrutiny. As the industry grapples with a persistent talent shortage, the role of certifications in addressing this challenge is a complex issue. Before exploring certifications, it is first important to understand the …

Sep 26, 2024 · Using a mixture of character types in your passwords and regularly changing passwords are officially no longer best password management practices according to new guidelines published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In NIST’s latest version of its Password Guidelines, the leading security standards organization suggested credential service providers (CSPs ...

Dec 26, 2024 · The development of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate the conversation around technology. While use cases are emerging where generative AI can be useful to businesses, it is a double-edged sword with cybersecurity concerns rising. Infosecurity has been covering the impact GenAI has had on cybersecurity from how the models can be compromised and what use attackers are putting AI ...

Oct 23, 2024 · The US federal government has pledged to use the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) to boost cyber threat information sharing with the cybersecurity community and private sector. The guidance for federal agencies is designed to build trust between the government and cybersecurity research community, ensuring that crucial threat data can be shared in confidence when not in conflict with existing law ...

Oct 29, 2024 · A global law enforcement operation has disrupted infrastructure for the Redline and Meta infostealers, malware tools widely used by cybercriminal groups to steal sensitive personal data. Operation Magnus took place on October 28, with law enforcement shutting down three servers used to run the malware in the Netherlands and the seizure of two domains. This means the malware no longer functions ...

Nov 12, 2024 · A new phishing tool named “GoIssue” has surfaced on a cybercrime forum, posing a significant threat to GitHub users and the broader software development community. This tool enables cybercriminals to collect email addresses from GitHub profiles and launch bulk phishing campaigns, increasing the risk of source code theft and network intrusions. Security analysts at SlashNext have also ...