Tag: crypto
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North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024
Alongside the rising adoption and value of crypto assets, theft is also on the rise. This year, the total value of cryptocurrency stolen surged 21%, reaching a substantial $2.2 billion. And according to a Chainalysis report released on Thursday, more than half of this amount was stolen by North Korea-affiliated hacking groups. Earlier this year,…
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Crypto-Hackers Steal $2.2bn as North Koreans Dominate
Mainly North Korean hackers stole over $2bn from crypto platforms in 2024, says Chainalysis First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cryptohackers-steal-22bn-north/
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Biggest Crypto Scam Tactics in 2024 and How to Avoid Them
Stay alert to crypto scams with our guide to 2024’s top threats, including phishing, malware, Ponzi schemes, and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/biggest-crypto-scam-tactics-in-2024-avoid-them/
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Malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions target devs, crypto community
Malicious Visual Studio Code extensions were discovered on the VSCode marketplace that download heavily obfuscated PowerShell payloads to target developers and cryptocurrency projects in supply chain attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-microsoft-vscode-extensions-target-devs-crypto-community/
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Weiterer Krypto-Diebstahl: Lastpass-Hacker erbeuten an nur zwei Tagen Millionen
Ende 2022 hatten Hacker verschlüsselte Lastpass-Tresore erbeutet. Darauf basierend sind nun schon wieder Kryptos im Wert von 12 Millionen US-Dollar gestohlen worden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/weiterer-krypto-diebstahl-lastpass-hacker-erbeuten-an-nur-zwei-tagen-millionen-2412-191833.html
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Nigeria Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud and Romance Scams
The suspects were apprehended in a surprise operation at their hideout in Lagos following intelligence received by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nigeria-cracks-down-cryptocurrency/
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LedgerKampagne: Fake E-Mail will an eure Krypto-Wallets
Achtung Phishing-Welle!! Gut gemachte Phishing-E-Mails zielen auf Ledger-Recovery-Phrasen ab. So schützt ihr eure Krypto-Wallet. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/krypto/ledger-phishing-kampagne-fake-e-mail-will-an-eure-krypto-wallets-306406.html
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INTERPOL Pushes for “Romance Baiting” to Replace “Pig Butchering” in Scam Discourse
INTERPOL is calling for a linguistic shift that aims to put to an end to the term “pig butchering,” instead advocating for the use of “romance baiting” to refer to online scams where victims are duped into investing in bogus cryptocurrency schemes under the pretext of a romantic relationship.”The term ‘pig butchering’ dehumanizes and shames…
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New fake Ledger data breach emails try to steal crypto wallets
A new Ledger phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be a data breach notification asking you to verify your recovery phrase, which is then stolen and used to steal your cryptocurrency. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fake-ledger-data-breach-emails-try-to-steal-crypto-wallets/
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DORA steht vor der Tür
Tags: ai, cisco, cloud, compliance, computing, crypto, cyberattack, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, detection, dora, endpoint, infrastructure, monitoring, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustsrcset=”https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 12500w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=300%2C168&quality=50&strip=all 300w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=768%2C432&quality=50&strip=all 768w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&quality=50&strip=all 1024w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&quality=50&strip=all 1536w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&quality=50&strip=all 2048w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=1240%2C697&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=150%2C84&quality=50&strip=all 150w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=854%2C480&quality=50&strip=all 854w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=640%2C360&quality=50&strip=all 640w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=444%2C250&quality=50&strip=all 444w” width=”1024″ height=”576″ sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px”>DORA soll die Cybersicherheit in der Finanzbranche erhöhen. Vector Image Plus Shutterstock.comAb 17. Januar 2025 sind alle Finanzdienstleister in der EU verpflichtet, den Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)…
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Technical Analysis of RiseLoader
IntroductionIn October 2024, Zscaler ThreatLabz came across malware samples that use a network communication protocol that is similar to RisePro. However, unlike RisePro which has primarily been used for information stealing, this new malware specializes in downloading and executing second-stage payloads. Due its distinctive focus and similarities with RisePro’s communication protocol, we named this new…
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FBI Busts Rydox Marketplace with 7,600 PII Sales, Cryptocurrency Worth $225K Seized
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the shutdown of an illicit marketplace called Rydox (“rydox.ru” and “rydox[.]cc”) for selling stolen personal information, access devices, and other tools for conducting cybercrime and fraud.In tandem, three Kosovo nationals and administrators of the service, Ardit Kutleshi, Jetmir Kutleshi, and Shpend Sokoli, have been arrested. Ardit…
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Professions That Are the Most Exposed to Cybersecurity Threats
Explore the professions most vulnerable to cybersecurity threats in 2025, from IT pros to crypto investors. Learn how… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/professions-most-exposed-to-cybersecurity-threats/
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Crypto Roundup: Crypto Pros Targeted with Fake Meeting Apps
Also, Australian Fines Kraken AU$8 million Over Breaches. This week, scammers targeted crypto workers with fake meeting apps, Australia fined Kraken crypto exchange operator Bit Trade and a Los Angeles federal court ordered five individuals to pay $5 million. Polish police detained a Russian former exchange operator and FTX debtors clawed back more cash. First…
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The Growing Importance of Secure Crypto Payment Gateways
Learn how cryptocurrency’s rapid growth brings risks like fake payment gateways and online scams. Discover tips to stay… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/growing-importance-secure-crypto-payment-gateways/
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Triad Nexus, Chinese Hackers Using 200,000 Domains For Widespread Cyber Attack
Researchers identified FUNNULL, a Chinese CDN, as hosting malicious content, which includes fake trading apps for financial fraud, gambling sites likely used for money laundering, and phishing login pages targeting luxury brands. The gambling sites use algorithmically generated domains and Tether cryptocurrency, possibly to bypass blocking and facilitate cross-border money flows. FUNNULL acquired polyfill.io, a…
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Smashing Security podcast #397: Snowflake hackers, and under the influence
A Canadian man is arrested in relation to the Snowflake hacks from earlier this year – after a cybersecurity researcher managed to track his identity, and a cryptocurrency-trading Instagram influencer is in trouble with the law. First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-397/
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>>Aggressive Inventory Zombies<<: Unmasking a Massive Phishing and Pig-Butchering Network
Silent Push Threat Analysts have shed light on a large-scale phishing and pig-butchering network targeting retail brands and cryptocurrency users. Dubbed “Aggressive Inventory Zombies” (AIZ), this campaign underscores the threat... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/aggressive-inventory-zombies-unmasking-a-massive-phishing-and-pig-butchering-network/
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North Korean hackers behind $50 million crypto heist of Radiant Capital
Researchers attributed the attack on the cryptocurrency platform to a group housed within North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB).]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/radiant-capital-heist-north-korea
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Is crypto safe? What to know before investing in digital currencies
The digital currency market is booming, and as security professionals, we must address the crucial question: Is crypto safe? Following the re-election of former President Donald First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/is-crypto-safe-what-to-know-before-investing-in-digital-currencies/
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North Korean APT blamed for Radiant Capital crypto heist
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/north-korean-apt-blamed-for-radiant-capital-crypto-heist
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AppLite: A New AntiDot Variant Targeting Mobile Employee Devices
Our zLabs team has identified an extremely sophisticated mishing (mobile-targeted phishing) campaign that delivers malware to the user’s Android mobile device enabling a broad set of malicious actions including credential theft of banking, cryptocurrency and other critical applications. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/applite-a-new-antidot-variant-targeting-mobile-employee-devices/
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New Meeten Malware Attacking macOS And Windows Users To Steal Logins
A sophisticated crypto-stealing malware, Realst, has been targeting Web3 professionals, as the threat actors behind this campaign have employed AI-generated content to create fake companies, such as >>Meetio,
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Cyberangriff auf eine Krypto-Börse, 50 Millionen Dollar gestohlen
Radiant Capital Incident Update First seen on medium.com Jump to article: medium.com/@RadiantCapital/radiant-capital-incident-update-e56d8c23829e
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Bug bounty programs: Why companies need them now more than ever
Tags: attack, best-practice, bug-bounty, business, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, finance, guide, hacker, hacking, jobs, malicious, ransom, strategy, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayIn the fast-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the need for proactive measures has become more pressing than ever.When I first entered the cybersecurity field, the primary threats were largely opportunistic hackers exploiting known vulnerabilities and multi-million-dollar ransoms were unheard of. Today, the stakes are significantly higher. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, cybercrime is expected to cost the…
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Radiant links $50 million crypto heist to North Korean hackers
Radiant Capital now says that North Korean threat actors are behind the $50 million cryptocurrency heist that occurred after hackers breached its systems in an October 16 cyberattack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/radiant-links-50-million-crypto-heist-to-north-korean-hackers/
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Digital Assets Cybersecurity Essentials
Discover essential tips to secure your digital assets like crypto, NFTs, and tokens. Learn about wallet safety, avoiding… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/digital-assets-cyber-security-essentials/