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🚀 Exciting news!
We're thrilled to announce that Group-IB has been approved into the Amazon Web Services APN Customer Engagements (ACE) program. This milestone will accelerate secure, mutually beneficial collaboration and allow more companies to benefit from our sector-leading Fraud Protection platform.
Read more.
👊 Our annual Hi-Tech Crime Trends report released this week has already created a buzz. If you missed it, check it out here.
This time, we want to introduce you to one of our regional reports focused on the cyber threat landscape in the Asia-Pacific (APAC). Discover why threat actors spin around the financial sector in the region and get more details on mobile banking Trojans targeting both Android and iOS users.
👉Delve into the latest cyber trends in the APAC region by clicking this link.
#APAC #HiTechCrimeTrends #cybersecurity #report #FightAgainstCybercrime
🚨 We've made it! Group-IB unveils our latest Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2023/2024 report, covering the global cyber threats landscape. This year's edition is one-of-a-kind, featuring separate regional reports and a dedicated section on AI threats!
Here's what you need to know from global part:
🔹4,583 companies' data discovered on ransomware DLSs, up 74% from last year.
🔹Initial Access Brokers (IABs) still major players in the ransomware market, offering 2,675 instances of corporate data in 2023.
🔹Over 225,000 compromised ChatGPT credentials found for sale on the dark web from January to October 2023.
🔹Increased interest in Apple platforms by global threat actors, with a fivefold rise in underground sales related to macOS information stealers.
👉Dive into the Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2023/2024 report by downloading it on our site.
#FightAgainstCybercrime #HiTechCrimeTrends #cybersecurity #report
🚀 Group-IB doesn't settle for being a cut above; we're committed to making cybersecurity truly next-gen. Combining the agility of a startup with the vision of a global leader, Group-IB's unique capabilities have earned recognition time and again.
Our most recent achievement is the F&S Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the external risk mitigation & management (ERMM) industry!
Check out the report to learn what Frost & Sullivan has to say about us.
Read the press release.
#FrostAndSullivan #RiskManagement #Cybersecurity #FightAgainstCybercrime #ERMM
🌍 We’re thrilled to announce Giulio Vada as our new Head of Sales for the Iberian Peninsula & Italy!
Group-IB believes that Mr. Vada, who previously served as Group-IB’s Business Development Manager for Italy, will bring a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking strategic approach to his new role. This appointment underscores our dedication to fostering growth and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives across Europe.
Check out our press release for more details.
#Cybersecurity #NewAppointment #Italy #IberianPeninsula
🌍 AFRIPOL and Group-IB are joining forces to fight cybercrime in Africa!
Today, we're thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between AFRIPOL and Group-IB. This partnership aims to enhance cybersecurity across the continent by exchanging intelligence, sharing insights, and conducting collaborative investigations.
To learn more, check out our press release.
#AFRIPOL #Cybersecurity #MoU #Collaboration #Africa
🛑 New service alert!
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) have ambitious growth goals but often operate on a budget. They seek cybersecurity solutions that can fortify their business while being cost-effective.
Group-IB now meets this need with InsureGuard SMB, our new Incident Response Retainer (IRR) combining the power of our acclaimed IRR services with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) to activate cyber defenses tailored for modern SMBs.
Get all the details here and don’t forget to share it with your network!
#IncidentResponseRetainer #SMB #cyberthreats
🦾 We're dedicated to fighting cybercrime, and our flagship product, the Unified Risk Platform, just got even better with new AI-powered updates! Swipe through our cards to learn more about these key enhancements.
For further details, check our press release.
#Cybersecurity #AI #UnifiedRiskPlatform #ProductUpdates
⬆️ Amid rising cyber threats, organizations must bolster their defense capabilities. An effective approach in achieving this is through a DFIR service provider.
Gartner Market Guide for Digital Forensics and Incident Response Retainer Services gives a pretty comprehnsive view.
Excited to announce Group-IB's recognition as a Representative Vendor for "Group-IB Incident Response Retainer" for the third consecutive time.
Get complete information here.
#Cybersecurity #DFIR #IncidentResponse #Gartner
📰 This week our fine-grained investigation into Inferno Drainer’s multi-million crypto scam scheme hit headlines! Despite the announced shutdown, the scam vendor’s customers continue to attack, and the number of victims is growing. To stay on guard, check the recap with key findings in our Medium post.
#recap #cybersecurity #cryptodrainer #scam #crypro
🌐 Walk with us through the dark alleys of crypto phishing! Meet Inferno Drainer, aiming to snatch your hard-earned funds. This crypto drainer operates under the scam-as-a-service model and harbors malicious scripts that spoof popular Web3 protocols to obtain the victim's consent for authorizing fraudulent transactions.
Dive into our blog, where we dissect one of the most notable pieces of malware from the past year.
#Cybersecurity #cryptothreats #cryptoscams #phishing #cryptowallets #cryptodrainer
✍️ Hopefully, your new year starts with a list of resolutions… And if yours contains at least a couple of those points we are going to mention down below, we've hit home:
✅ Making intelligence-driven decisions only
✅ Getting a robust SOC
✅ Building a cyber threat intelligence program for your organization
✅ Never missing a single cybersecurity trend
✅ Testing actionable and unique frameworks
Hurry up to discover our brand new ebook The Art of SOC, a perfect roadmap to playing your best hand in 2024.
#cybersecurity #securityoperationscenter #SOC #threatintelligence #ebook
🏠 "This is my house. I have to defend it," says Kevin in Home Alone. And so should you. Criminals have their own reasons to celebrate the holiday season: people are relaxed and distracted, while security teams are understaffed due to vacations. Check our Medium article to gain wisdom from little Kevin and our experienced DFIR team.
#HomeAlone #DFIR #cybersecurity #ransomware
🤝 Working together to protect internet users in Saudi Arabia!
Group-IB is delighted to have signed a MSSP partnership agreement with sirar by stc covering Digital Risk Protection and Attack Surface Management, including comprehensive brand and digital asset protection methods as well as the monitoring and detection of leaked data on clear, deep, and dark web.
Read more in our press release.
#cybersecurity #SaudiArabia #MSSP #partnership #DigitalRiskProtection #AttackSurfaceManagement
🔮 Had a chance to read about Dmitry Volkov's (CEO, Group-IB) cybersecurity revelations for the future? The list didn’t just end there.
We’re back with the Part 2 of the blog series, unpacking concepts that are yet to become the mainstream in cybersecurity, like agnostic defenses, embedded cybersecurity, and more.
Read all about it here.
#Cybersecurity #FutureTrends #FightAgainstCybercrime
Would you like to learn why the Middle East region is witnessing a renaissance of impersonation scams, why C-level executives should fear massive espionage campaigns, and how ransomware and hacktivism have become prominent in the MEA region?
Look no further and download our comprehensive report on the MEA region, which is part of our Hi-Tech Crime Trends report.
#MEA #HiTechCrimeTrends #cybersecurity #report #FightAgainstCybercrime
💪 Group-IB announces its participation in the newly formed Cyber Security Action Task Force (CSATF) led by the Hong Kong Police Force. This marks a significant collaboration to strengthen exchange of critical cyber threat intelligence, to prevent attacks in the early stages, and to facilitate the investigations of digital crimes.
The launching ceremony, witnessed by Group-IB CEO Dmitry Volkov and led by Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, underscores the commitment to strengthening public-private sector partnerships in Hong Kong.
Read our press release to learn more.
#HKPF #CSTCB #CyberDefenderHK #cybersecurity #CyberThreats #collaboration #HongKongPolice
It would have been difficult to miss our recent bombshell post on the first ever iOS Trojan that harvests facial recognition data, GoldPickaxe. But if you did, check out our recap on Medium to get the key details about this emerging threat: https://group-ib.medium.com/ai-in-the-wrong-hands-new-ios-trojan-challenges-face-recognition-d451f6af6e2e
#cybersecurity #iOS #Trojan
🤝 Group-IB and INTERPOL have extended their strategic partnership with the formalization of an agreement aimed at reducing the global impact of cybercrime. The signing ceremony took place in Singapore and was witnessed by Dmitry Volkov, Group-IB's CEO, and Stephen Kavanagh, INTERPOL’s Executive Director of Police Services.
This collaboration builds upon a series of successful joint anti-cybercrime operations throughout 2023 and solidifies our shared mission to fight against cybercrime on a global scale.
Learn more via our press release.
#Cybersecurity #Partnership #INTERPOL #FightAgainstCybercrime
❗️Attention to Facebook users in Vietnam!
Group-IB's High-Tech Crime Investigation unit has exposed VietCredCare, an alarming information stealer causing chaos in the country. This malware targets business profiles on Facebook, filtering out session cookies & credentials.
Dive into our blog to learn how cybercriminals exploit compromised accounts for various malicious purposes.
#Cybersecurity #VietCredCare #stealers #malware
🛑 New Trojan Alert!
Group-IB's Threat Intelligence Unit has identified a new Trojan targeting the APAC region, notably Thailand and Vietnam. Meet GoldPickaxe.iOS, the first iOS Trojan aimed at harvesting facial recognition data for unauthorized bank account access.
Stay informed by checking out our latest blog post.
#Cybersecurity #iOSTrojan #ThreatIntelligence #GoldFactory
🤔 Did you know cybercrime operates a lot like your favorite subscription services? But instead of binge-worthy shows, hackers subscribe to monthly plans for malware, DDoS attacks, and more.
Unveil the secrets of the cybercrime-as-a-service world with our latest Medium article. Read it now: https://group-ib.medium.com/cybercrime-as-a-service-7-real-life-examples-with-pictures-cbe37ec3b30b
#Cybersecurity #Cybercrime #CybercrimeAsAService
🚨New cyber threat uncovered. Meet ResumeLooters, the malicious group that exploits resumes and targets primarily APAC employment agencies and retailers. With SQL injections, cybercriminals compromised 65 websites, affecting over 70% of victims in the Asia-Pacific.
Our blog delves into their tactics, providing IoCs and expert recommendations for safeguarding against SQL injection and XSS attacks: dive into it here.
#cybersecurity #ThreatIntelligence #ResumeLooters #retail #jobseekingsites #cyberthreats
🌐 Fighting cybercrime together!
Group-IB played a pivotal role in Operation Synergia, a INTERPOL-led initiative across 50+ countries targeting cybercrime. Our experts identified over 500 phishing sites and 1,900+ malware IP addresses. Collaboration with law enforcement led to 31 arrests and the takedown of numerous C2 servers. Learn more in our press release.
#Cybersecurity #OperationSynergia #INTERPOL #phishing #ransomware #bankingmalware
🎲 Beat the cheaters at their own game! This article explores how anti-fraud systems with explainable AI are protecting online betting & gaming. Click here to learn more about how AI is keeping the games fair.
#cybersecurity #antifraud #artificialntelligence #fraudprotection #gaming #betting #ExplainableAI
📖 We've got an interesting weekend read for you! Dive into the fascinating world of scams with our newest Medium article — the kickoff to our series on their evolution. In part 1, we explore the origins of scams on underground forums. Check it out here and hit that Follow button on Medium to stay tuned for the upcoming pieces in this captivating series.
#cybersecurity #WeekendReads #scam #undergroundforums
This year was truly incredible as we marked multiple global milestones and celebrated our 20th anniversary, creating countless happy memories together.
We want to express heartfelt gratitude to our partners, clients, followers, and all of you for being with us throughout this year. May 2024 bring breakthroughs in cybersecurity, along with prosperity, joy, and success in all aspects of your lives. As we stand united in the fight against cybercrime, let's welcome the new year together.
Happy New Year! 🎉
#HappyNewYear #cybersecurity #FightAgainstCybercrime
🔍 Hunting Rituals Edition #3 is now live!
The preceding editions (#1 & #2) of the blog series talk about intrusion tactics used by attackers to linger within an organization’s network undetected.
In Edition #3, we unravel a long-term persistence technique – scheduled tasks, used for the persistent execution of malware.
Read Roman Rezvukhin’s (Head of Malware Analysis and Threat Hunting Team at Group-IB) insights on how the technique is implemented and hunting strategies for effective and timely incident response.
📖 Learn all about it
🎄 The holiday rush is not the only thing that companies have to handle during the festive season. Cybercriminals are eager to take advantage of this busy time.
Check out our Medium article to learn about what cyberthreats are especially relevant during the winter holidays and what companies can do to protect against them: https://group-ib.medium.com/the-dangers-of-winter-holidays-73298e72983a
#cybersecurity #cybersecuritytips #holidayseason #winter #cybercriminals
🚀 We've launched our first Digital Crime Resistance Center in Central Asia, in the vibrant capital city of Uzbekistan, Tashkent!
This strategic move enhances our capabilities in understanding and mitigating emerging threats, particularly those coming from Russian-speaking hackers. Group-IB is committed to deepening its collaboration with Uzbekistan's higher education sector, investing in the region's youth, and making a substantial contribution to the country’s tech industry.
Learn more here.
#Cybersecurity #Tashkent #DCRC #NewOffice #Uzbekistan