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International Sting Unravels Malware Stealing Crypto and Financial Data

[Oct 29 10:30 PM] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined an international crackdown on infostealer malware, seizing servers, domains, and crypto accounts linked to the theft of millions of credentials. International Operation Disrupts Redline and META…

Ambient Finance website hacked, team warns users to wait for fix

[Oct 17 4:25 PM] In 2024, malware spread through the Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs and even automated email threads.

Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx

[Oct 11 9:57 PM] According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024.

Crypto-swiping malware infects 28K users, steals just $6K: Report

[Oct 10 5:45 AM] A cryptojacking and stealing malware has infected tens of thousands of devices over the past few months, but the attackers have stolen only $6,000.

Symbiotic X hacked, malware is infecting SVG files: Crypto-Sec

[Oct 7 1:15 PM] The Symbiotic X account has been promoting a phishing site for two days, and researchers found malware in image files.

Hackers have started using AI to churn out malware

[Oct 4 2:29 AM] Researchers at HP found a malware program written by generative AI “in the wild” while investigating a suspicious email.

Impersonators use Slack ‘driver’ in attempt to swindle crypto educator

[Oct 2 2:15 PM] The impersonators claimed to be members of the ParaFi team, but the victim realized he was being scammed when they tried to convince him to download ‘drivers.’

Malicious Crypto-Stealing App Exposed on Google Play

[Sep 30 2:30 AM] An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used…

German Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown

[Sep 20 12:30 AM] German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies…

New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images

[Sep 6 9:59 PM] According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are "aggressively targeting" the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks.

FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs

[Sep 5 2:30 AM] The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets…

Crypto-Stealing Malware ‘Styx Stealer’ Exposed by Hacker’s Critical Mistake

[Aug 17 2:30 AM] Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, cryptocurrency, and instant messenger sessions. Styx Stealer is a variant of Phemedrone Stealer and includes new features like auto-start and…

Fake Zoom malware steals crypto while it’s ‘stuck’ loading, user warns

[Jul 22 9:37 PM] A malicious Zoom look-alike makes it seem like a video conference is stuck in infinite loading, prompting users to install and run even better-disguised malware than before.

North Korean cyberattacks on Brazilian fintech firms exposed

[Jun 13 4:34 AM] Google Cloud’s report exposes North Korean cybercriminals targeting Brazil’s cryptocurrency and fintech sectors with sophisticated malware and phishing schemes.

Kaspersky Alerts Public About Mac Specific Malware Targeting Crypto Wallets

[Jan 29 7:00 AM] Kaspersky, the cybersecurity firm based in Russia, has issued a public warning regarding a new malware strain that particularly targets Mac users, focusing on their crypto wallets. This malicious software, which infiltrates computers via…

MS Wallet Drainer Has Siphoned Over $58 Million Using Google and X Phishing Ads

[Dec 26, 2023 3:30 AM] A recent report from Scam Sniffer, an anti-scam solution, revealed that MS Wallet Drainer, a cryptocurrency malware tool, has managed to siphon over $58 million in crypto since March. The drainer uses Google search and X ads phishing links as a…

Google sues scammers over creation of fake Bard AI chatbot

[Nov 14, 2023 3:06 AM] Google has filed a lawsuit against scammers offering a malicious version of its AI chatbot Bard that tricks users into downloading and installing malware on their devices.

EtherHiding: Why hackers may prefer Binance’s BNB Smart Chain

[Oct 20, 2023 12:12 AM] According to cybersecurity analysts at 0xScope and CertiK, threat actors may prefer using BNB Smart Chain contracts because it’s cheaper and seen as having lower security than Ethereum.

EtherHiding: Hackers create novel way to hide malicious code in blockchains

[Oct 15, 2023 11:09 PM] Threat actors have worked out a way to hide malicious payloads in Binance smart contracts to lure victims into updating their browsers from fake prompts, according to cybersecurity researchers.

Crypto firms beware: Lazarus’ new malware can now bypass detection

[Oct 1, 2023 9:04 PM] The malware payload “LightlessCan" — used in fake job scams — is far more challenging to detect than its predecessor, warns cybersecurity researchers at ESET.

‘Infamous Chisel’ Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Exchanges: A Joint Warning by FBI and GCHQ

[Sep 1, 2023 11:30 AM] The “Infamous Chisel,” a new sophisticated malware, has been targeting crypto wallets and exchanges, as revealed in a joint report by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.K.’s Government Communications…

WinRAR patches zero-day bug that targeted stock and crypto traders

[Aug 24, 2023 10:43 PM] According to cybersecurity firm Group-IB, weaponized ZIP file archives were being shared on crypto trading forums, with each one containing a nasty surprise.

Chatgpt ‘Is the New Crypto,’ Meta Says Malware Actors Exploit AI Craze

[May 4, 2023 3:30 PM] A growing number of malware creators are now taking advantage of the significant interest in Chatgpt to lure victims, Facebook owner Meta has noticed. According to its head of information security, the AI-based chatbot is “the new crypto” for bad…

Trustwave Spiderlabs Researchers Warn of New Strain of Malware That Drains Crypto Funds

[Apr 8, 2023 12:30 AM] According to researchers at Trustwave Spiderlabs, a strain of malware known as Rilide is believed to be helping cybercriminals steal funds from cryptocurrency exchanges. Although the steps being taken to tackle this malware are likely to make life…

Crypto investors under attack by two new malware, reveals Cisco Talos

[Feb 18, 2023 4:30 AM] Since Dec. 2022, the two malicious files — MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware threats — have been actively scouting the Internet for stealing cryptocurrencies from unwary investors.

How to protect against crime in the metaverse

[Feb 4, 2023 8:49 AM] To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement.

Germany’s Financial Watchdog Warns of ‘Godfather’ Malware Attacks on Crypto Apps

[Jan 12, 2023 6:30 AM] The agency overseeing the financial sector in Germany has issued a warning about the ‘Godfather’ malware attacking banking and crypto applications. Hundreds of these platforms have been targeted, the regulator noted, including those operating in…

German regulator warns of new banking and crypto malware ‘Godfather’

[Jan 9, 2023 7:42 AM] The “Godfather” malware is also known to target 110 cryptocurrency exchange platforms and 94 cryptocurrency wallet apps.

Nifty News: Fake Pokémon NFT game spreads malware, ‘Jai Ho’ singer to launch metaverse and more

[Jan 9, 2023 12:10 AM] Software used to access computers remotely has been inserted in a phishing website fronting as an NFT card game for the popular Pokémon franchise.

North Korean Lazarus Group Linked to New Cryptocurrency Hacking Scheme

[Dec 5, 2022 8:30 AM] The Lazarus group, a North Korean hacking organization previously linked to criminal activity, has been connected to a new attack scheme to breach systems and steal cryptocurrency from third parties. The campaign, which uses a modified version of…