Tag: crypto
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Israel arrests new suspect behind Nomad Bridge $190M crypto hack
An American-Israeli national named Osei Morrell has been arrested in Israel for his alleged involvement in exploiting the Nomad bridge smart-contract in August 2022 that allowed hackers to siphon $190 million. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/israel-arrests-new-suspect-behind-nomad-bridge-190m-crypto-hack/
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Printer maker Procolored offered malware-laced drivers for months
For at least half a year, the official software supplied with Procolored printers included malware in the form of a remote access trojan and a cryptocurrency stealer. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/printer-maker-procolored-offered-malware-laced-drivers-for-months/
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US charges 12 more suspects linked to $230 million crypto theft
Twelve more suspects were charged in a RICO conspiracy for their alleged involvement in the theft of over $230 million in cryptocurrency and laundering the funds using crypto exchanges and mixing services. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-12-more-suspects-linked-to-230-million-crypto-theft/
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Vom Hacker zum Unternehmer: So investieren Cyberkriminelle ihre Krypto-Millionen
Statt in Luxusgüter stecken Cyberkriminelle ihre Beute zunehmend in Start-ups, Immobilien und Bildungsprojekte. Eine Analyse von Sophos X-Ops zeigt, wie die Täter durch scheinbar legale Investments in der echten Welt Fuß fassen und unsichtbarer werden. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/so-investieren-cyberkriminelle
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Cyber-Zwischenfall bei einer Krypto-Börse aus den USA
Form 8-K First seen on sec.gov Jump to article: www.sec.gov/ix
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Inside North Korea’s Cyber Mafia: How Hidden IT Workers Fuel Global Espionage and Crypto Theft
A recent report by DTEX sheds light on the sophisticated and complex cyber operations of the Democratic People’s First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/inside-north-koreas-cyber-mafia-how-hidden-it-workers-fuel-global-espionage-and-crypto-theft/
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After latest kidnap attempt, crypto types tell crime bosses: Transfers are traceable
Crypto abduction attempts continue to rock France. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/fractured-skulls-and-ski-masks-more-crypto-kidnap-madness-on-the-streets-of-paris/
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Fractured skulls and ski masks: More crypto kidnap madness on the streets of Paris
Tags: cryptoCrypto abduction attempts continue to rock France. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/fractured-skulls-and-ski-masks-more-crypto-kidnap-madness-on-the-streets-of-paris/
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Coinbase Data Breach Customers Personal Info, Government”‘ID Transaction Data Exposed
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has disclosed a significant cybersecurity incident that could cost the company up to $400 million. The breach, revealed in a regulatory filing and confirmed by company officials, stemmed from a sophisticated insider campaign targeting the firm’s overseas support contractors and employees. Coinbase Data Breach On May…
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Cryptohack Roundup: Celsius CEO’s 12-Year Prison Sentence
Also: Prison Time for an Irish Crypto Launderer, an ISIS Financier. Every week, ISMG rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, prison sentences for Celsius CEO, Irish crypto launderer and an ISIS supporter, exCH and Haowang close, a Parisian kidnapping attempt on crypto CEO’s family and Sinaloa Cartel leaders charged in U.S. federal…
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Threat Actors Exploit Open Source Packages to Deploy Malware in Supply Chain Attacks
The Socket Threat Research Team has uncovered a surge in supply chain attacks where threat actors weaponize open source software libraries to deliver malicious payloads such as infostealers, remote shells, and cryptocurrency drainers. With modern development heavily reliant on ecosystems like npm, PyPI, Go Module, Maven Central, and RubyGems where 7090% of codebases consist of…
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Largest US crypto exchange says cost of recent cyber-attack could reach $400m
Hackers paid overseas Coinbase employees for account data; company is offering $20m reward for informationThe biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the US forecast that a cyber-attack that breached account data of a “small subset” of its customers would cost it between $180m and $400m. Coinbase said that price tag would not include the $20m ransom demanded…
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Coinbase Agents Bribed, Data of ~1% Users Leaked; $20M Extortion Attempt Fails
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has disclosed that unknown cyber actors broke into its systems and stole account data for a small subset of its customers.”Criminals targeted our customer support agents overseas,” the company said in a statement. “They used cash offers to convince a small group of insiders to copy data in our customer support tools…
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Xanthorox Emerging BlackHat AI Tool Empowering Hackers in Phishing and Malware Campaigns
Tags: ai, conference, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, github, hacker, intelligence, malware, phishing, toolArtificial intelligence platform named Xanthorox has emerged as a potent new tool for cybercriminals, enabling the automated generation of phishing campaigns, malware, and hyperrealistic deepfakes. Unlike traditional dark-web tools restricted to hidden forums, Xanthorox’s developer openly advertises its capabilities on public platforms like GitHub, YouTube, and Telegram while accepting cryptocurrency payments for access. Cybersecurity experts…
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Largest US crypto exchange hit by cyber-attack with costs expected of up to $400m
Hackers paid overseas Coinbase employees for account data; company is offering $20m reward for informationThe biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the US forecast that a cyber-attack that breached account data of a “small subset” of its customers would cost it between $180m and $400m. Coinbase said that price tag would not include the $20m ransom demanded…
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Sophos X-Ops Analyse: So waschen Cyberkriminelle ihre erbeuteten Krypto-Millionen
Die Erkenntnisse stammen aus einer mehrmonatigen Analyse von Sophos X-Ops. Die Experten haben Bewegungen auf Darknet-Marktplätzen, Blockchain-Transaktionen und öffentliche Unternehmensdaten ausgewertet. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-x-ops-analyse-so-waschen-cyberkriminelle-ihre-erbeuteten-krypto-millionen/a40816/
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Geldwäsche 2.0: Wie Cyberkriminelle ihre Krypto-Dollar in legale Geschäfte investieren
Früher prahlten Hacker aufmerksamkeitsheischend mit ihren Lamborghinis heute agieren sie sehr viel geschäftsorientierter mit ihren kriminellen Erlösen und eröffnen Start-ups, Restaurants oder Coding-Schulen. Das ist eines der zentralen Ergebnisse einer aktuellen Untersuchung der Cybersecurity-Experten von Sophos X-Ops. Die Analyse zeigt: Cyberkriminelle investieren ihre illegal erworbenen Gewinne gezielt in reale Unternehmen; oftmals mit legaler Fassade, First…
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Wie Cyberkriminelle ihre Krypto-Dollar in legale Geschäfte investieren
Früher prahlten Hacker aufmerksamkeitsheischend mit ihren Lamborghinis heute agieren sie sehr viel geschäftsorientierter mit ihren kriminellen Erlösen und eröffnen Startups, Restaurants oder Coding-Schulen. Geldwäsche 2.0: Das ist eines der zentralen Ergebnisse einer aktuellen Untersuchung der Cybersecurity-Experten von Sophos-X-Ops. Die Analyse zeigt: Cyberkriminelle investieren ihre illegal erworbenen Gewinne gezielt in reale Unternehmen; oftmals mit legaler […]…
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FrigidStealer Malware Hits macOS Users via Fake Safari Browser Updates
FrigidStealer malware targets macOS users via fake browser updates, stealing passwords, crypto wallets, and notes using DNS-based data… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/frigidstealer-malware-macos-fake-safari-browser-update/
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Coinbase data breach exposes customer info and government IDs
Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange with over 100 million customers, has disclosed that cybercriminals working with rogue support agents stole customer data and demanded a $20 million ransom not to publish the stolen information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinbase-discloses-breach-faces-up-to-400-million-in-losses/
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Coinbase offers $20 million bounty after extortion attempt with stolen data
Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase said an attacker tried to extort the company for $20 million over stolen data. “We said no,” Coinbase said, and instead offered that amount as a bounty. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/coinbase-extortion-attempt-company-offers-20million-reward
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Coinbase says customers’ personal information stolen in data breach
The crypto exchange giant said the hacker bribed contractors and employees in support roles to steal data. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/05/15/coinbase-says-customers-personal-information-stolen-in-data-breach/
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Xinbi Telegram Market Tied to $8.4B in Crypto Crime, Romance Scams, North Korea Laundering
Tags: blockchain, china, crime, crypto, data, data-breach, korea, marketplace, north-korea, scam, technologyA Chinese-language, Telegram-based marketplace called Xinbi Guarantee has facilitated no less than $8.4 billion in transactions since 2022, making it the second major black market to be exposed after HuiOne Guarantee.According to a report published by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, merchants on the marketplace have been found to peddle technology, personal data, and money laundering…
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Katz Stealer Malware Hits 78+ Chromium and Gecko-Based Browsers
Newly disclosed information-stealing malware dubbed Katz Stealer has emerged as a significant threat to users of Chromium and Gecko-based browsers, with capabilities to extract sensitive data from over 78 browser variants. Developed in C and Assembly (ASM) for lightweight efficiency, the malware targets credentials, cookies (including version 20+), autofill data, CVV2 codes, OAuth tokens, cryptocurrency…
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New ‘Chihuahua’ Infostealer Targets Browser Data and Crypto Wallet Extensions
While appearing unsophisticated on the surface, Chihuahua Stealer uses advanced methods First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chihuahua-stealer-browser-crypto/
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Cybercrime & Kryptowährungen Teil 1 – So erkennen IT-Security-Experten Krypto-Risiken rechtzeitig
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyberkriminalitaet-krypto-boersen-risiken-erkennen-a-ab884215956d0c34c9248509ddf611f3/