Tag: crypto
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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/
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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools
A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services.Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute malware…
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YouTubers extorted via copyright strikes to spread malware
Cybercriminals are sending bogus copyright claims to YouTubers to coerce them into promoting malware and cryptocurrency miners on their videos. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/youtubers-extorted-via-copyright-strikes-to-spread-malware/
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US seizes $23 million in crypto linked to LastPass breaches
U.S. authorities have seized over $23 million in cryptocurrency linked to the theft of $150 million from a Ripple crypto wallet in January 2024. Investigators believe hackers who breached LastPass in 2022 were behind the attack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-23-million-in-crypto-stolen-via-password-manager-breach/
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Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets
Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/stubhub-backdoor-stolen-taylor-swift-tickets/
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ISMG Editors: Is US Cyber Pause on Russia a Strategic Risk?
Also: the Recent Ransomware Surge, Crypto Reserve Controversy. In this week’s update, four ISMG editors discussed the recent surge in ransomware attacks, implications of the U.S. military’s pause on cyber operations against Russia, and President Trump’s bold but controversial plan to create a national cryptocurrency reserve. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-us-cyber-pause-on-russia-strategic-risk-a-27672
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Trump Executive Order Aims to Make US a ‘Bitcoin Superpower’
White House Order Centralizes Crypto Seized Through Civil, Criminal Forfeitures. The Trump administration pledged not spend taxpayer dollars on cryptocurrencies deposited into a federal Strategic Bitcoin Reserve created by a Thursday evening executive order. The government has collected an estimated 200,000 digital coins through criminal and civil forfeiture. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Nearly 1 million Windows devices targeted in advanced “malvertising” spree
Malware stole login credentials, cryptocurrency, and more from infected machines. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/03/nearly-1-million-windows-devices-targeted-in-advanced-malvertising-spree/
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Global law enforcement crackdown hits Russian crypto exchange Garantex
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/global-law-enforcement-crackdown-hits-russian-crypto-exchange-garantex
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Uncle Sam charges alleged Garantex admins after crypto-exchange web seizures
Tags: crypto$96B in transactions, some even labeled ‘dirty funds,’ since 2019, say prosecutors First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/07/uncle_sam_charges_2_garantex/