Tag: crypto
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New TCLBanker malware self-spreads over WhatsApp and Outlook
A new trojan named TCLBanker, which targets 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms, uses a trojanized MSI installer for Logitech AI Prompt Builder to infect systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tclbanker-malware-self-spreads-over-whatsapp-and-outlook/
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$250 million cryptocurrency heist funded luxury fashion, nightclub parties, and private jets
20-year-old California resident Marlon Ferro, known online as “GothFerrari,” was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his role in a cryptocurrency theft operation tied to more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/07/crypto-theft-home-burglary-scheme/
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Crypto gang member gets 6.5 years for role in $230 million heist
Tags: cryptoA 20-year-old California man was sentenced to 78 months in prison for serving as a home invader and money launderer in a criminal ring that stole over $250 million in cryptocurrency. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crypto-gang-member-gets-65-years-for-role-in-230-million-heist/
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Malicious NuGet Packages Steal Browser Credentials, SSH Keys, and Crypto Wallets
Malicious NuGet packages are quietly stealing browser credentials, SSH keys, and cryptocurrency wallet data from developer machines and CI/CD infrastructure, with a particular focus on Chinese .NET ecosystems. The campaign blends legitimate-looking UI and infrastructure libraries with a heavily protected infostealer payload, making it hard for developers and traditional security tools to spot. Packages IR.DantUI, IR.OscarUI, IR.Infrastructure.Core, IR.Infrastructure.DataService.Core,…
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Darkhub HackingHire Portal Promotes Crypto Fraud and Spyware Services
A newly identified dark web platform, Darkhub, is advertising a wide range of hacking-for-hire services, including account compromise, surveillance, and financial manipulation. The service, accessible via the Tor network, presents itself as a centralized hub for offensive cyber capabilities targeting both individuals and organizations. Many similar services historically function as advance-fee scams rather than delivering…
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Masterclass Quantum: Hybrid Crypto Gains Ground for Security
Applied Quantum’s Kawin Boonyapredee, SpeQtral’s Cyril Tan on Hybrid Security. Hybrid cryptography is emerging as a practical path to quantum safety. Kawin Boonyapredee from Applied Quantum and Cyril Tan from SpeQtral said combining QKD and PQC builds resilience against future threats while balancing performance and security needs. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/masterclass-quantum-hybrid-crypto-gains-ground-for-security-a-31595
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FEMITBOT Network Abuses Telegram Mini Apps for Crypto Scams and Android Malware
A massive fraud network called FEMITBOT uses Telegram Mini Apps and fake brand names like Apple, Disney, and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/femitbot-telegram-mini-apps-crypto-scam-android-malware/
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Grinex Collapse Won’t Dent Russian Sanctions Busting
Cryptocurrency Exchange Traded A7A5 Token. Russian sanctions busters won’t be too fazed by the collapse of a cryptocurrency platform that facilitated billions of dollars’ worth of transactions and whose main attraction was a ruble-pegged stablecoin. Experts say transactions fueling Russia’s shadow economy and its war machine will persist. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Telegram Mini Apps Abused for Crypto Scams and Android Malware Delivery
What happened CTM360 researchers have uncovered a large-scale fraud operation using Telegram’s Mini App feature to run cryptocurrency scams, impersonate major brands, and distribute Android malware. The platform behind the operation, dubbed FEMITBOT based on a string found in API responses, uses Telegram bots and embedded Mini Apps to create convincing app-like experiences within the…The…
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276 Arrested as Authorities Dismantle Crypto Scam Centers Targeting Americans
In an unprecedented international law enforcement operation, authorities have dismantled at least nine overseas cryptocurrency scam centers, resulting in the arrest of 276 individuals. The coordinated effort, led by the FBI, Dubai Police, and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, targeted transnational criminal networks running sophisticated >>pig butchering<< investment fraud schemes against American citizens. Threat…
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Global Crackdown Arrests 276, Shuts 9 Crypto Scam Centers, Seizes $701M
A coordinated international operation involving U.S. and Chinese authorities has arrested at least 276 suspects and shut down nine scam centers used for cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes targeting Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses.The crackdown was led by the Dubai Police, under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Interior, in partnership with…
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Telegram Mini Apps abused for crypto scams, Android malware delivery
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a large-scale fraud operation that uses Telegram’s Mini App feature to run crypto scams, impersonate well-known brands, and distribute Android malware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-mini-apps-abused-for-crypto-scams-android-malware-delivery/
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North Korea’s Enormous Crypto Hacks Redefine Scale and Strategy
A pair of tightly executed cyberattacks have become milestones in cryptocurrency theft in 2026 due to their sheer size. These two incidents, targeting Drift Protocol and KelpDAO, account for roughly three quarters of all recorded crypto losses through April, revealing a shift toward fewer, higher-dollar operations. Based on a report from TRM Labs, security researchers..…
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ISMG Editors: North Korea’s Fake Meetings Fuel Crypto Heists
Also: Google’s $40B AI Bet, Insights From Google Next Conference. In this week’s panel, four ISMG editors discussed North Korea’s use of fake video meetings to fuel crypto fraud, Google’s $40 billion investment in Anthropic and what it signals for the AI race, and key takeaways from Google Next in Las Vegas on enterprise AI…
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76% of All Crypto Stolen in 2026 Is Now in North Korea
North Korean threat actors are pulling off historic cryptocurrency heists on a yearly, sometimes weekly basis now. AI might be helping them. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-analytics/crypto-stolen-2026-north-korea
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New Global Scam Uses Fake Meeting Links to Run PowerShell Malware
BlueNoroff hackers used fake Zoom calls, ClickFix prompts, and fileless PowerShell malware to steal credentials from Web3 and crypto targets. The post New Global Scam Uses Fake Meeting Links to Run PowerShell Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-lazarus-bluenoroff-fake-video-call-malware/
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Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431): Frequently asked questions about Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability
Tags: access, ai, attack, browser, cisa, cloud, container, crypto, cve, cybersecurity, data, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, linux, mitigation, ransomware, risk, tool, update, vulnerabilityA flaw in the Linux kernel present since 2017 allows a local user to gain root access on virtually every major Linux distribution. A public exploit is available and reported to work reliably. Key Takeaways CVE-2026-31431 is a high severity local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel reportedly affecting virtually every major distribution released…
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Cryptohack Roundup: North Korea Steals Bulk of Crypto So Far
Also: Cartier Heir Imprisoned, Believe Founder Benjamin Pasternak Arrested. This week, North Korea hacks, Cartier heir jailed, Believe founder arrested, Cambodia scam network sanctioned. A U.S. Army soldier’s insider bet, Litecoin, sentences in laundering and romance fraud cases, France probed crypto kidnapping. Tennessee banned crypto ATMs, Kelp DAO and Alex Mashinsky. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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FBI and International Agencies Shut Down Scam Centers, Arrest 276 People
The FBI and law enforcement from Dubai, Thailand, and China shut down nine scam centers and arrested 276 people in connection with crypto fraud operations that were used to target Americans and steal millions of dollars by convincing victims to invest money through seemingly legitimate but fake crypto platforms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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FBI and International Agencies Shut Down Scam Centers, Arrest 276 People
The FBI and law enforcement from Dubai, Thailand, and China shut down nine scam centers and arrested 276 people in connection with crypto fraud operations that were used to target Americans and steal millions of dollars by convincing victims to invest money through seemingly legitimate but fake crypto platforms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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FBI and International Agencies Shut Down Scam Centers, Arrest 276 People
The FBI and law enforcement from Dubai, Thailand, and China shut down nine scam centers and arrested 276 people in connection with crypto fraud operations that were used to target Americans and steal millions of dollars by convincing victims to invest money through seemingly legitimate but fake crypto platforms. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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Police dismantles 9 crypto scam centers, arrests 276 suspects
A joint international operation involving U.S. and Chinese authorities arrested at least 276 suspects and shut down nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-dismantles-9-crypto-investment-scam-centers-arrests-276-suspects/
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FBI-Backed Takedown Hits Crypto Scam Centers
Federal Charges Target Recruiters, Managers in Scam Centers After Global Takedown. U.S. and international law enforcement agencies dismantled a network of overseas scam centers linked to cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes, officials said Wednesday, arresting at least 276 individuals in a crackdown across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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US, China partner on scam center takedown in Dubai
The Justice Department said the operation began last year following “numerous” victim complaints to the FBI by U.S. victims who lost millions through cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/us-china-partner-on-dubai-scam-compound-takedown
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European police dismantles Euro50 million crypto investment fraud ring
Austrian and Albanian authorities dismantled a criminal ring accused of running a large-scale cryptocurrency investment fraud operation that caused estimated losses of over Euro50 million ($58.5 million) to victims worldwide. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-police-dismantles-50-million-crypto-investment-fraud-ring/
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Malicious npm Dependency Linked to AI Assisted Commit Targets Crypto Wallets
Researchers uncover a malicious npm dependency linked to an AI”‘assisted code commit that steals sensitive data and exposes crypto wallets First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ai-npm-dependency-targets-crypto/