The internet is the new frontier of crime. The systems we depend on for our daily lives, business and national security are under assault. Cybercriminals break into organizations from the other side of the world, exploiting software flaws and weaknesses. The effects of these attacks are devastating, resulting in billions of dollars in damages, a loss of privacy and a loss of confidence. Cybercrime Exposed is a new monthly podcast from Intel 471 that explores how malicious hackers undermine the computer systems we trust, and what we can do to stop them.
In 2006, a new type of malware appeared on the scene. Its name was Zeus. It was enormously profitable for its cybercriminal developers, who used it to steal tens of millions of dollars from businesses and organizations of all sizes. Those behind the scheme had honed a new model:...
Published 08/20/24
The online game Axie Infinity is colorful and eye catching. It resembles Pokemon and is filled with cute digital creatures. To play the game, players use virtual currency to buy and sell these creatures and can earn it by battling each other. In 2021, the company behind Axie Infinity was worth $3...
Published 03/05/24