Cyber Crime

A major European bank recently discovered an uncomfortable truth. Despite investing millions in firewalls and endpoint protection, attackers had been accessing customer accounts for months. The culprit wasn't sophisticated malware or a zero day exploit. It was compromised identities. This scenario is playing out with alarming frequency across industries. As traditional security perimeters dissolve in our cloud-first, remote-work world, digital identity has become the new security battleground. Today's Identity Attack Landscape The attacks targeting digital...

Igor Rudenko’s career in cybersecurity spans more than a decade and two continents. Igor spent years in Ukrainian law enforcement investigating international cybercrimes like the Egregor ransomware and fraudulent call centers before moving into the private sector. Now working as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for the U.S.-based company, he specialises in application security, DevSecOps, and penetration testing. In this interview for IT Security Guru, Igor reflects on lessons learned from high-profile investigations,...

Digital impersonation attacks have always put companies on the defensive, but a new offering from the cybersecurity startup Memcyco promises to change that narrative.  With the latest version of its platform, Memcyco offers sophisticated tools to block digital impersonation attacks and track them in real time, take down malicious websites, identify the perpetrators, and improve companies’ investigative capabilities. Memcyco helps companies not only protect themselves, but their customers as well, and its solution is one...

Depositing money to play games online has been popular for years, whether at casinos or other gaming sites. Players have a range of payment options to choose from, but bank transfers have traditionally been overlooked due to slow processing times. However, with modern banking technology improving, bank transfers are now much faster and more efficient, making them an increasingly attractive option. That said, security has remained a key concern. Scammers have targeted bank transfers for...

If you’ve ever wondered what your operator does to protect you and ensure your personally identifiable information (PII), money, and other sensitive information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands, you’ve come to the right place.  Here is a closer look at some of the main cyber security measures today’s most trusted website operators use to protect our precious digital documents, any money we store on those websites, and even the private conversations we may have...

Search engines are indispensable tools for navigating the internet, yet they have also become a potent attack vector for cybercriminals. SEO poisoning is a tactic that manipulates search engine optimisation (SEO) to boost malicious websites to prominent positions in search results. These sites may appear legitimate but are designed to deceive users, often leading to credential theft, malware distribution, or financial fraud. The implications of SEO poisoning extend far beyond individual harm. In one instance,...

Worried about your finances online? Then you are not alone! Many Americans rely on the Internet when conducting financial transactions, but there’s always that concern about whether their money is safe at the back of their minds. Cybercriminals know that online transactions and banking apps are the perfect opportunity for stealing customers’ money. How Safe is Online Banking?  Online banking is pretty safe, unless you are using a compromised device. Using a smartphone or a...

Cyber security is among the most important things in the online world today. This is because of the increasing attacks from cybercriminals on various businesses, including online casinos. As a matter of fact, statistics from Gitnux show that there were over 261 million attacks on the gambling industry in 2020. Worst of all, the number has increased by 685%, according to the same study. Additionally, top casino brand MGM Resorts faced a social engineering attack...

Things were simple once;  our personal information was paper-based, stored at home in filing cabinets. A privacy-conscious individual only needed a lock and key to feel secure. Today, however, our digital footprint stretches across countless online platforms. From banking and shopping to social relationships and health management, the internet now handles life's most essential tasks. It's all so convenient that we rarely consider how the information we share paints a comprehensive picture of our lives....

The cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving, with threats becoming more sophisticated and frequent. As organisations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is paramount. Cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in networks, software, and even human behaviour, leading to substantial financial and reputational damage. To combat these threats, it is crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in cybersecurity. Awareness of current attack vectors, such as ransomware, phishing, and malware,...