Tag: crypto
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DeepSeek Lure Using CAPTCHAs To Spread Malware
Tags: ai, attack, botnet, breach, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, detection, exploit, infrastructure, injection, international, login, malicious, malware, network, open-source, powershell, privacy, scam, service, technology, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionThe rapid rise of generative AI tools has created opportunities and challenges for cybercriminals. In an instant, industries are being reshaped while new attack surfaces are being exposed. DeepSeek AI chatbot that launched on January 20, 2025, quickly gained international attention, making it a prime target for abuse. Leveraging a tactic known as brand impersonation,…
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Malicious npm Package Targets Developers for Supply Chain Attack
The Socket Research Team has uncovered a malicious npm package@ton-wallet/create designed to steal sensitive cryptocurrency wallet keys from developers and users in the TON blockchain ecosystem. TON, originally developed by Telegram, is a growing platform for decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, and cryptocurrency transactions. The malicious package impersonated the legitimate @ton/ton package and remained undetected…
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Die Lehren aus dem ByBit-Hack
Ein spektakulärer Krypto-Diebstahl erschüttert die Branche: Unbekannte Hacker haben sich Zugang zu einer Offline-Wallet der Handelsplattform ByBit verschafft und digitale Vermögenswerte im Wert von 1,5 Milliarden US-Dollar entwendet. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/bybit-hack-krypto
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ByBit-Hack erschüttert Krypto-Währungswelt
Check Point Software Technologies hat den großen Diebstahl von Krypto-Währungen am vergangenen Wochenende unter die Lupe genommen. In einem der größten Diebstähle digitaler Vermögenswerte in der Geschichte verschafften sich Hacker einen Zugang zu einer Offline-Ethereum-Wallet und stahlen digitale Vermögenswerte im Wert von 1,5 Milliarden US-Dollar, die hauptsächlich aus Ethereum-Token bestanden. Der jüngste Vorfall bei ByBit…
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200 Malicious GitHub Repositories Distributing Malware to Developers
A sophisticated malware campaign dubbedGitVenomhas infected over 200 GitHub repositories, targeting developers with fake projects masquerading as legitimate tools. The repositories, active for nearly two years, deploy stealers, remote access Trojans (RATs), and clippers to compromise systems and steal sensitive data, including cryptocurrency wallets. According to the Kaspersky Report, Security researchers estimate the threat actors…
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GitVenom Malware Steals $456K in Bitcoin Using Fake GitHub Projects to Hijack Wallets
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to an ongoing campaign that’s targeting gamers and cryptocurrency investors under the guise of open-source projects hosted on GitHub.The campaign, which spans hundreds of repositories, has been dubbed GitVenom by Kaspersky.”The infected projects include an automation instrument for interacting with Instagram accounts, a Telegram bot that enables First seen on…
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Beware of Fake Job Interview Challenges Targeting Developers to Deliver Malware
Tags: attack, credentials, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, jobs, korea, login, malicious, malware, north-korea, software, threatA new wave of cyberattacks, dubbed >>DeceptiveDevelopment,
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ByBitHack zeigt: Multisig- und Cold Wallets sind nicht mehr unangreifbar
Der Angriff auf ByBit hat die Annahmen zur Sicherheit von Krypto-Währungen grundlegend erschüttert. Neben technischen Maßnahmen bleibt menschliches Versagen eine der größten Schwachstellen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/bybit-hack-zeigt-multisig-und-cold-wallets-sind-nicht-mehr-unangreifbar/a39939/
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How North Korea pulled off a $1.5 billion crypto heist”, the biggest in history
Attack on Bybit didn’t hack infrastructure or exploit smart contract code. So how did it work? First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/02/how-north-korea-pulled-off-a-1-5-billion-crypto-heist-the-biggest-in-history/
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$1.5B Hack of Bybit Might Be the Largest Crypto Heist Ever
Get details about how this cryptocurrency heist happened, and what Bybit’s CEO has said about it. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/bybit-cryptocurrency-heist/
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Hackers pose as e-sports gamers online to steal cryptocurrency from Counter-Strike fans
Cybercriminals are exploiting major e-sports tournaments to target players of the popular video game Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), researchers have found. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-pose-as-esports-gamers-to-steal-crypto-from-fans
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Record $1.5B stolen in Lazarus Group’s ByBit crypto heist
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/record-1-5b-stolen-in-lazarus-groups-bybit-crypto-heist
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North Korea’s Lazarus hackers behind $1.4 billion crypto theft from Bybit, researchers say
Cybersecurity researchers say North Korean hackers are behind the largest cryptocurrency heist in history and are actively laundering the more than $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency stolen from the Bybit exchange on Friday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/lazarus-hackers-behind-bybit-crypto-heist
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Bybit Restores $1.4 Billion in Stolen Ether
Crypto Firm Offers Up to $140M Bounty for Recovery of Hacked Funds. Hacked crypto exchange Bybit replenished the $1.4 billion in Ether stolen days ago, CEO Ben Zhou said Monday. A new proof-of-reserves audit will confirm that client assets are back to a 1:1 ratio using a Merkle Tree verification system, Zhou tweeted. First seen…
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Bybit: Größter Krypto-Diebstahl aller Zeiten sorgt für Unruhe auf dem Krypto-Markt
Tags: cryptoFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/bybit-krypto-diebstahl-unruhe-1674636/
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24th February Threat Intelligence Report
Check Point Research covers the recent ByBit hack, one of the largest thefts in digital asset history, its implications for crypto security, and security recommendations. In this event, hackers gained access to […] First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2025/24th-february-threat-intelligence-report/
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Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist
North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/24/researchers-accuse-north-korea-of-1-4-billion-bybit-crypto-heist/
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North Korean hackers linked to $1.5 billion ByBit crypto heist
Over the weekend, blockchain security companies and experts have linked North Korea’s Lazarus hacking group to the theft of over $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-linked-to-15-billion-bybit-crypto-heist/
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Hardware Crypto Wallets vs. Mobile vs. Desktop: Which Should You Choose?
Crypto wallets are essential in keeping your cryptocurrency safe. There are different types of wallets available and choosing… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hardware-crypto-wallets-vs-mobile-vs-desktop/
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Hackers Hijack YouTube Channels to Target CS2 Fans with Fake Giveaways
Bitdefender warns CS2 fans of scams using hijacked YouTube channels, fake giveaways, and crypto fraud. Protect your Steam account and avoid phishing traps. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-hijack-youtube-channels-cs2-fans-fake-giveaways/
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: From $1.5B Crypto Heist to AI Misuse & Apple’s Data Dilemma
Welcome to your weekly roundup of cyber news, where every headline gives you a peek into the world of online battles. This week, we look at a huge crypto theft, reveal some sneaky AI scam tricks, and discuss big changes in data protection.Let these stories spark your interest and help you understand the changing threats…
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Stablecoin Bank Hit by Cyberattack, Loses $49.5M to Hackers
The cryptocurrency sector faced one of its most significant security breaches this year as stablecoin banking platform @0xinfini fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. Hackers drained 49.5 million USD Coin ($USDC) from the platform’s reserves, triggering immediate market turbulence and raising urgent questions about the security infrastructure of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The stolen funds…
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GitVenom Campaign: Malicious GitHub Repositories Target Crypto and Credentials
Security researchers at Kaspersky Labs have uncovered a large-scale cybercrime campaign, dubbed GitVenom, that targets GitHub users by First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/gitvenom-campaign-malicious-github-repositories-target-crypto-and-credentials/
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$1.5 Billion Bybit Heist Linked to North Korean Hackers
Companies and experts have found evidence linking the $1.5 billion Bybit cryptocurrency heist to North Korean Lazarus hackers. The post $1.5 Billion Bybit Heist Linked to North Korean Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/1-5-billion-bybit-heist-linked-to-north-korean-hackers/
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Bybit Offers $140m Bounty to Recover Funds After Mega Crypto-Heist
Following the largest-ever crypto theft, Bybit is offering researchers up to 10% of recovered funds First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bybit-140m-bounty-recover-mega/
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Biggest Crypto Hack in History Hackers Stolen $1.46 Billion Worth Crypto From Bybit
In what has become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history, hackers infiltrated Bybit’s Ethereum cold wallet on February 21, 2025, siphoning approximately 401,346 ETH valued at $1.46 billion. The breach, attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, exploited vulnerabilities in Bybit’s multisignature wallet interface, redirecting funds through a sophisticated smart contract manipulation. While Bybit assured users…
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Bybit Confirms Record-Breaking $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist in Sophisticated Cold Wallet Attack
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday revealed that a “sophisticated” attack led to the theft of over $1.5 billion worth of cryptocurrency from one of its Ethereum cold (offline) wallets, making it the largest ever single crypto heist in history.”The incident occurred when our ETH multisig cold wallet executed a transfer to our warm wallet. Unfortunately,…