Tag: crypto
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New RAT malware used for crypto theft, reconnaissance
Microsoft has discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) that employs “sophisticated techniques” to avoid detection, ensure persistence, and extract sensitive information data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-new-rat-malware-used-for-crypto-theft-reconnaissance/
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OKX suspends DEX aggregator after Lazarus hackers try to launder funds
OKX Web3 has decided to suspend its DEX aggregator services to implement security upgrades following reports of abuse by the notorious North Korean Lazarus hackers, who recently conducted a $1.5 billion crypto heist. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/okx-suspends-dex-aggregator-after-lazarus-hackers-try-to-launder-funds/
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MassJacker Clipper Malware Targets Users Installing Pirated Software
A recent investigation has uncovered previously unknown cryptojacking malware, dubbed MassJacker, which primarily targets users who download pirated software from sites like pesktop.com. This malware operates by replacing cryptocurrency wallet addresses copied by users with those belonging to the attackers, aiming to redirect funds to the threat actors’ wallets. The discovery highlights the risks associated…
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How Economic Headwinds Influence the Ransomware Ecosystem
Inflation, cryptocurrency market volatility, and the ability to invest in defenses all influence the impact and severity of a ransomware attack, according to incident response efforts and ransomware negotiators. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/how-economic-headwinds-influence-ransomware-ecosystem
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Kroll’s Crypto Breach Highlights SIM-Swapping Risk
Information was exposed on hundreds of crypto-related bankruptcy claimants in proceedings involving FTX, Genesis, and BlockFI. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/kroll-cryoto-breach-sim-swapping-risk
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PKI Maturity Model Aims to Improve Crypto Infrastructure
Joining a growing group of cybersecurity-related maturity models, PKIMM allows companies to measure their progress and benchmark themselves against other firms. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-analytics/pki-maturity-model-aims-to-improve-crypto-infrastructure
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New MassJacker clipper targets pirated software seekers
Pirated software seekers are targeted by the new MassJacker clipper malware, according to CyberArk researchers. A new malware campaign spreading a new clipper malware dubbed MassJacker targets users searching for pirated software, Cyberark users warn. A clipper malware is a type of malicious software designed to intercept and manipulate clipboard data, typically for cryptocurrency theft.…
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Cybersecurity in Crypto: Best Practices to Prevent Theft and Fraud
Cybersecurity tips to protect your cryptocurrency from hackers, scams, and fraud. Learn best practices for securing digital assets… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cybersecurity-crypto-practices-to-prevent-theft-fraud/
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EndEnd Encrypted Texts Between Android and iPhone Are Coming
Plus: A nominee to lead CISA emerges, Elon Musk visits the NSA, a renowned crypto cracking firm’s secret (and problematic) cofounder is revealed, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/end-to-end-encryption-android-ios-roundup/
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Krypto-Diebstahl durch Malware: Cryptojacking-Kampagne kassiert über 300.000 US-Dollar
Angreifer stahlen mit Clipboard-Hijacking hunderttausende Dollar. Ein guter Grund, Krypto-Diebstahl durch Malware unter die Lupe zu nehmen. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/malware/krypto-diebstahl-durch-malware-massjacker-auf-beutezug-311692.html
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New MassJacker Malware Targets Piracy Users, Hijacking Cryptocurrency Transactions
Users searching for pirated software are the target of a new malware campaign that delivers a previously undocumented clipper malware called MassJacker, according to findings from CyberArk.Clipper malware is a type of cryware (as coined by Microsoft) that’s designed to monitor a victim’s clipboard content and facilitate cryptocurrency theft by substituting copied cryptocurrency wallet addresses…
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Ramadan Scam Alert: Crypto Traps, Fake Giveaways Explode
A new report from CloudSEK warns of a significant rise in scams exploiting the generosity and charitable spirit First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/ramadan-scam-alert-crypto-traps-fake-giveaways-explode/
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Cold Wallets vs. Hot Wallets: Which Offers Better Security?
Cryptocurrency isn’t just a buzzword anymore. By December 2024, the number of global cryptocurrency owners reached approximately 659 million, marking a 13% increase from January 2024. That might not sound like a massive chunk, but it still represents millions of individuals who want to protect their virtual holdings. Where regular banking once ruled, self-managed wallets…
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Cryptohack Roundup: Garantex Operator Arrested
Also: Hackers Use npm Packages, MassJacker Malware and Fake $Trump. This week, Garantex admin arrested, hackers used npm packages to steal crypto data and deployed MassJacker malware to steal coins, infected victims with $Trump lures. Also, U.S. authorities seized hacked Ripple funds and a California warning about scams. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Hackers Use Trump’s Coin, Binance’s Name in Crypto Phishing Scam
Threat actors are running an email phishing scam to entice victims to install Binance software in hopes of collecting TRUMP coins. However, if they try, they instead get the ConnectWise RAT installed on their systems, which could let the malware steal sensitive information from the compromised machines. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/hackers-use-trumps-coin-binances-name-in-crypto-phishing-scam/
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Garantex crypto exchange admin arrested while on vacation
Indian authorities arrested Aleksej Besciokov, the co-founder and one of the administrators of the Russian Garantex crypto-exchange while vacationing with his family in Varkala, India. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/garantex-crypto-exchange-admin-arrested-while-on-vacation/
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Lazarus Group Hid Backdoor in Fake npm Packages in Latest Attack
Lazarus Group targets developers with malicious npm packages, stealing credentials, crypto, and installing backdoor. Stay alert to protect your projects. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lazarus-group-backdoor-fake-npm-packages-attack/
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NIST Releases New Report on Crypto-Agility What You Need to Know Now
If you’re keeping up with post-quantum cryptography (PQC), here’s some big news: The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a fresh initial public draft of a Cybersecurity Whitepaper titled Considerations for Achieving Crypto-Agility. This whitepaper tackles the real-world challenges and trade-offs involved in cryptographic transitions and discusses key strategies for achieving……
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The Bybit Hack: A crypto heist with cloud security lessons
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/the-bybit-hack-a-crypto-heist-with-cloud-security-lessons
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Binance Spoofers Compromise PCs in ‘TRUMP’ Crypto Scam
An email campaign luring users with offers of free President Trump meme coins can lead to computer takeover via the ConnectWise RAT, in less than 2 minutes. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/binance-spoofers-compromise-pcs-trump-crypto-scam
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MassJacker malware uses 778,000 wallets to steal cryptocurrency
A newly discovered clipboard hijacking operation dubbed ‘MassJacker’ uses at least 778,531 cryptocurrency wallet addresses to steal digital assets from compromised computers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massjacker-malware-uses-778-000-wallets-to-steal-cryptocurrency/
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FTC says Americans lost $12.5B to scams last year — social media, AI, and crypto didn’t help
You’re not the only one getting voicemails about your car’s extended warranty. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 2.6 million people submitted reports on falling victim to fraud in 2024, totaling $12.5 billion in losses. That’s a big jump from $2.5 billion lost in 2023, when the FTC received roughly the same…
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Long Arm of the Law Comes for Russian Crypto: Why Secret Service Seized Garantex
Authorities say Garantex has processed more than $96 billion in transactions since it launched in 2019. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/russian-crypto-garantex-secret-service/
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Garantex Crypto Exchange Seized, Two Charged in Laundering Scheme
International law enforcement disrupts Garantex, a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange used for money laundering. Two individuals, Aleksej Besciokov and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/garantex-crypto-exchange-seized-2-charged-laundering/
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LastPass hack leveraged to facilitate $150M crypto heist
Tags: cryptoFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/lastpass-hack-leveraged-to-facilitate-150m-crypto-heist
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Following takedown operation, Garantex invites customers to ‘faceface’ Moscow meeting
Russian crypto exchange Garantex has yet to directly address the international law enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of its domains, and criminal charges against two of its administrators. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/03/10/following-takedown-operation-garantex-invites-customers-to-face-to-face-moscow-meeting/
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Large-scale cryptocurrency miner campaign targets Russian users with SilentCryptoMiner
Experts warn of a large-scale cryptocurrency miner campaign targeting Russian users with SilentCryptoMiner. Kaspersky researchers discovered a mass malware campaign spreading SilentCryptoMiner by disguising it as a tool to bypass internet restrictions. While investigating the increased use of Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools by crooks to distribute malware under this pretense, the researchers spotted the…
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Feds seized $23 million in crypto stolen using keys from LastPass breaches
U.S. authorities seized $23M in crypto linked to a $150M Ripple wallet theft, experts believe the incident is linked to the 2022 LastPass breach. U.S. authorities seized $23M in crypto tied to a $150M Ripple hack, suspected to have been carried out by hackers from the 2022 LastPass breach. Security researcher ZachXBT identified the victim…
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US Seizes Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust
Tags: cryptoTwo men linked to Garantex are accused of facilitating multi-billion dollar money laundering and sanctions violations. The post US Seizes Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/us-seize-garantex-in-cryptocurrency-money-laundering-bust/
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Beware of Trojanized Apps: EncryptHub Targets Cryptocurrency Wallets and Corporate Networks
A newly cybercriminal entity, EncryptHub, has gained attention from multiple threat intelligence teams, including Outpost24’s KrakenLabs. Their latest First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/beware-of-trojanized-apps-encrypthub-targets-cryptocurrency-wallets-and-corporate-networks/