Tag: crypto
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Operation RapTor: 270 Arrested in Global Crackdown on Dark Web Vendors
Global crackdown: Operation RapTor leads to 270 arrests, millions seized as law enforcement targets dark web drug, weapon, and crypto vendors. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/operation-raptor-police-arrests-270-dark-web-vendors/
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Russian Hackers Exploit Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to Target Scaleway Object Storage
Russian threat actors have been leveraging trusted cloud infrastructure platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Object Storage and Scaleway Object Storage to propagate sophisticated attacks using the Lumma Stealer malware. This malware-as-a-service (MaaS) infostealer, also known as LummaC2 Stealer, targets Windows systems to siphon credentials, system data, and cryptocurrency wallets. Investigations conducted in 2025 reveal…
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Hackers use fake Ledger apps to steal Mac users’ seed phrases
Cybercriminal campaigns are using fake Ledger apps to target macOS users and their digital assets by deploying malware that attempts to steal seed phrases that protect access to digital cryptocurrency wallets. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-use-fake-ledger-apps-to-steal-mac-users-seed-phrases/
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Coinbase Breach Affected Almost 70,000 Customers
The US cryptocurrency exchange claimed that the breach occurred in December 2024 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/coinbase-breach-affected-almost/
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DOJ charges 12 more in $263 million crypto fraud takedown where money was hidden in squishmallow stuffed animals
Crypto fraud meets cuddly toys! First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/doj-charges-12-263-million-crypto-fraud-takedown-where-money-hidden-squishmallow-stuffed-animals
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JavaScript Crypto Library OpenPGP.js Hit by High-Risk Spoofing Vulnerability
A flaw has been discovered in First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cve-2025-47934-openpgp-vulnerability/
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Cybercrime & Kryptowährungen Teil 2 – So kämpfen Regulierung, Behörden und Forensik gegen Krypto-Kriminalität
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyberkriminalitaet-krypto-boersen-regulierung-forensik-praevention-a-f8d1a0c6cac246029d6ced9f1a19683f/
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XRP Futures Offer New Tools for Navigating Crypto Volatility
As the crypto market continues to mature, investors are looking for sophisticated financial instruments that allow them to… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/xrp-futures-offer-tools-navigating-crypto-volatility/
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Docker Zombie Malware Infects Containers for Crypto Mining and Self-Replication
Tags: api, attack, container, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, docker, exploit, infrastructure, kaspersky, malicious, malwareA novel malware campaign targeting containerized infrastructures has emerged, exploiting insecurely exposed Docker APIs to spread malicious containers and mine Dero cryptocurrency. Dubbed a “Docker zombie outbreak” by cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky, this attack leverages a self-replicating propagation mechanism to transform compromised containers into “zombies” that mine cryptocurrency and infect new victims. The campaign, detected…
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Microsoft leads international takedown of Lumma Stealer
The Lumma infostealer malware is a popular way for hackers to steal passwords, credit cards and cryptocurrency wallets. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/microsoft-takedown-lumma-stealer/748727/
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Data-stealing Chrome extensions impersonate Fortinet, YouTube, VPNs
A Google Chrome Web Store campaign uses over 100 malicious browser extensions that mimic legitimate tools, such as VPNs, AI assistants, and crypto utilities, to steal browser cookies and execute remote scripts secretly. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-stealing-chrome-extensions-impersonate-fortinet-youtube-vpns/
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Coinbase data breach impacted 69,461 individuals
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that the recent data breach exposed data belonging to 69,461 individuals. Coinbase disclosed that a data breach impacted 69,461 individuals after overseas support staff improperly accessed customer and corporate data. Coinbase recently revealed that rogue contractors stole data on under 1% of users and demanded $20M; the data breach was initially…
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Critical flaw in OpenPGP.js raises alarms for encrypted email services
Tags: attack, backdoor, crypto, email, flaw, group, malicious, open-source, risk, service, supply-chain, threat, tool, vulnerabilityTrusting open code: The incident also underscores a familiar trade-off. Open-source libraries such as OpenPGP.js are widely used because they offer transparency, broad adoption, and the advantages of community input and peer review.But trusting open source libraries also means inheriting any flaws they might have, even subtle ones, that can go unnoticed for years.”This vulnerability…
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Coinbase says recent data breach impacts 69,461 customers
Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange with over 100 million customers, revealed that a recent data breach in which cybercriminals stole customer and corporate data affected 69,461 individuals First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinbase-says-recent-data-breach-impacts-69-461-customers/
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New Go-Based Malware ‘RedisRaider’ Exploits Redis Servers to Mine Cryptocurrency
New RedisRaider malware targets misconfigured Redis servers to deploy stealthy Monero miners, using Go-based code and advanced evasion tactics. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/malware-redis-raider-cryptocurrency/
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What a Binance CAPTCHA solver tells us about today’s bot threats
In this post, we analyze an open-source CAPTCHA solver designed to bypass a custom challenge deployed on Binance, one of the most popular crypto platforms. While the solver is publicly available, we’ve intentionally chosen not to link to the original repository. The code is minimally documented and was First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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SEC Twitter hack: Man imprisoned for role in attack that caused Bitcoin’s price to soar.
Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty to charges related to the January 2024 hack of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Twitter account, which saw a fake announcement about the Bitcoin cryptocurrency posted to its followers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/sec-twitter-hack-bitcoins-price
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Dozen more involved in alleged crypto theft indicted
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/dozen-more-involved-in-alleged-crypto-theft-indicted
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New Hannibal Stealer Uses Stealth and Obfuscation to Evade Detection
A newly identified piece of malware, dubbed the >>Hannibal Stealer,
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Man Behind SEC Bitcoin Hoax Tweet Sentenced in SIM Swap Hack
Tags: cryptoEric Council Jr. sentenced for 2024 SIM swap that led to fake Bitcoin ETF tweet from SEC’s X account, briefly impacting crypto markets. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/man-sec-bitcoin-hoax-tweet-sentenced-sim-swap-hack/
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Kriminalität: Krypto-Entführer gelangen über Datenlecks an Postadressen
Schon der Hack einer Marketingdatenbank reicht aus, um Krypto-Vermögende in Gefahr zu bringen. In Frankreich fordern diese nun mehr Schutz von der Regierung. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/kriminalitaet-krypto-entfuehrer-gelangen-ueber-datenlecks-an-postadressen-2505-196326.html
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Crypto elite increasingly worried about their personal safety
Cryptocurrency executives and other investors with significant wealth from crypto holdings are getting more serious about personal security, according to stories this weekend in both the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. While cryptocurrencies have always created unique security risks, it seems there’s a rising threat of violent abduction due to the growing value of Bitcoin,…
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Coinbase Will Reimburse Customers Up to $400 Million After Data Breach
Plus: 12 more people are indicted over a $263 million crypto heist, and a former FBI director is accused of threatening Donald Trump thanks to an Instagram post of seashells. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/coinbase-will-reimburse-customers-up-to-400-million-after-data-breach/
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Hack could cost Coinbase up to $400M: filing
The crypto exchange is offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the hackers’ arrest. Coinbase terminated customer support agents who leaked customer data. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/hack-coinbase-400m/748382/
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Coinbase Extorted, Offers $20M for Info on Its Hackers
Coinbase is going Liam Neeson on its attackers, potentially setting a new precedent for incident response in the wake of crypto- and blockchain-targeting cyberattacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/coinbase-extorted-20m-hackers
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Coinbase Says Breach May Cost $400 Million, Issues $20 Million Bounty
The major data breach of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase could cost the company as much as $400 million, it told the SEC. However, rather than pay the $20 million extortion demand, Coinbase issued a $20 million bounty on the hackers. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/coinbase-says-breach-may-cost-400-million-issues-20-million-bounty/
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Coinbase flips $20M extortion demand into bounty for info on attackers
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. said cybercriminals bribed insiders to steal data on customers, some of whom were duped into handing over crypto assets. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/coinbase-cyberattack-extortion-counter-reward/