Tag: crypto
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OpenSea Phishers Aim to Drain Crypto Wallets of NFT Enthusiasts
Cyberattackers have been targeting the online NFT marketplace with emails claiming to make an offer to a targeted user; in reality, clicking on a malicious link takes victims to a crypto-draining site. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/opensea-phishers-aim-drain-crypto-wallets-nft-enthusiasts
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SEC reports drop in enforcement actions for 2024 FY
The securities regulator also reported a record $8.2 billion in monetary remedies for its last fiscal year, driven by Terraform Labs crypto fraud settlement. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/sec-enforcement-actions-decrease/733965/
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LottieFiles supply chain attack exposes users to malicious crypto wallet drainer
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/31/lottiefiles_supply_chain_attack/
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The source code of Banshee Stealer leaked online
Banshee Stealer, a MacOS Malware-as-a-Service, shut down after its source code leaked online. The code is now available on GitHub. In August 2024, Russian hackers promoted BANSHEE Stealer, a macOS malware targeting x86_64 and ARM64, capable of stealing browser data, crypto wallets, and more. BANSHEE Stealer supports basic evasion techniques, relies on the sysctl API…
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North Korean and Chinese Threat Actors Target Crypto, Aerospace, and Government Agencies
Tags: china, crypto, cyber, government, intelligence, korea, microsoft, north-korea, tactics, threatAt CYBERWARCON 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence unveiled groundbreaking research on two major nation-state cyber actors: North Korea and China. These revelations provide a closer look at their tactics, techniques, and... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-korean-and-chinese-threat-actors-target-crypto-aerospace-and-government-agencies/
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
The word “free” has always tempted employees who are looking for an app or template to make their work easier. These days, combine “free” with “AI” and the lure is almost irresistible.Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, free AI-themed apps have exploded. Unfortunately, some are created by threat actors. One of the latest…
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FBI pierces ‘anonymity’ of cryptocurrency, secret domain registrars in Scattered Spider probe
The US Justice Department on Wednesday announced the arrest of five suspected members of the notorious Scattered Spider phishing crew, but the most interesting part of the case was a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document detailing how easily the feds were able to track the phishers’ movements and activities. In recent years, services that push…
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PyPI Python Library “aiocpa” Found Exfiltrating Crypto Keys via Telegram Bot
The administrators of the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository have quarantined the package “aiocpa” following a new update that included malicious code to exfiltrate private keys via Telegram.The package in question is described as a synchronous and asynchronous Crypto Pay API client. The package, originally released in September 2024, has been downloaded 12,100 times to…
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npm Package Lottie-Player Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
npm package @lottiefiles/lottie-player hacked with malicious code, draining crypto wallets via web3 pop-ups First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/npm-package-lottieplayer-supply/
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Wallet Scam: A Case Study in Crypto Drainer Tactics
ey takeaways Introduction Crypto drainers are malicious tools that steal digital assets like NFTs, and tokens from cryptocurrency wallets. They often … First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/walletconnect-scam-a-case-study-in-crypto-drainer-tactics/
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1,000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole
PAN-PAN! Intruders inject web shell backdoors, crypto-coin miners, more First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/palo_alto_firewalls_under_exploit/
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Scam Crypto-API in Quellcode-Vorschlag schädigt Opfer um 2.500 US-Dollar
Heute noch eine unglaubliche Geschichte, die mir von einem Sicherheitsexperten zugespielt wurde. Jemand hat versucht, mittels ChatGPT Code für eine Anwendung erstellen zu lassen, die auch Kryptogelder transferieren können soll. Dabei wurde Schadcode eingebaut, der dafür sorgte, dass das Opfer … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/11/24/chatgpt-wenn-bei-der-code-entwicklung-schadcode-injiziert-wird/
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Mit Meme-Coins: Kind bringt Krypto-Anleger mehrfach um ihr Geld
Tags: cryptoWährend eines Livestreams betrog der Junge seine Zuschauer um 30.000 USD. Er war sichtlich erfreut über den Gewinn, doch die Krypto-Anleger rächten sich. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/mit-meme-coins-kind-bringt-krypto-anleger-mehrfach-um-ihr-geld-2411-191072.html
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1000s of Palo Alto Networks firewalls hijacked as miscreants exploit critical hole
PAN-PAN! Intruders inject web shell backdoors, crypto-coin miners, more First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/palo_alto_firewalls_under_exploit/
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Malware Bypasses Microsoft Defender and 2FA to Steal $24K in Crypto
Malware bypasses Microsoft Defender and 2FA, stealing $24K in cryptocurrency via a fake NFT game app. Learn how… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/malware-bypasses-microsoft-defender-2fa-crypto/
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DOJ Takes Down Global Cybercrime Hub PopeyeTools, Seizes Cryptocurrency
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the seizure of the PopeyeTools website, a notorious cybercrime website that facilitated the trafficking of stolen financial information and tools for committing fraud. Along with this major takedown, criminal charges have been filed against three administrators of the site: Abdul Ghaffar, 25, of Pakistan; Abdul Sami, 35, of…
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Cryptohack Roundup: No Prison Time for FTX’s Gary Wang
Also: Bitfinex Launderer Razzlekhan Gets 18-Month Sentence. This week, sentences in FTX, Bitfinex and Helix cases, a $25.5M Thala hack, the WazirX hack and South Korea probed UpBit. U.S. lawmakers want a crackdown on Tornado. U.S. Prosecutors may scale back crypto cases. BIT Mining fined $10M and the Chinese Communist Party expelled a key blockchain…
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Feds Indict 5 Suspects Tied to Scattered Spider Cybercrime
FBI Ties Men to at Least 45 Attacks and Theft of Cryptocurrency Worth Millions. The U.S. government on Wednesday unsealed criminal charges against five suspected members of the loosely organized financially motivated cybercriminal group Scattered Spider. The suspects have been tied to 45 attacks, disrupting businesses and stealing cryptocurrency worth millions of dollars. First seen…
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How to select the best on-ramp and off-ramp for you?
Tags: cryptoChoosing the best on-ramp and off-ramp solutions is a key part of navigating the cryptocurrency landscape to… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/how-to-select-the-best-on-ramp-and-off-ramp/
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Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
As users are flocking to BlueSky from social media platforms like X/Twitter, so are threat actors. BleepingComputer has spotted cryptocurrency scams popping up on BlueSky just as the decentralized microblogging service surpassed 20 million users this week. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/now-bluesky-hit-with-crypto-scams-as-it-crosses-20-million-users/
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5 Hackers Charged for Attacking Companies via Phishing Text Messages
Federal authorities have unsealed charges against five individuals accused of orchestrating sophisticated phishing schemes that targeted employees of companies across the United States. The alleged hackers reportedly stole confidential company data and millions of dollars in cryptocurrency by exploiting stolen employee credentials. The defendants, ranging in age from 20 to 25, are accused of conspiracy…
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Phishing Scheme Busted: U.S. Charges Five in Cryptocurrency Theft
The U.S. law enforcement has unsealed criminal charges against five individuals involved in a large-scale phishing scheme targeting employees at companies across the United States. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/running-phishing-scheme/
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Phishing Scheme Nets Millions in Cryptocurrency, Five Charged
The U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against five individuals accused of orchestrating a sophisticated phishing scheme that targeted employees across the nation. The defendants allegedly stole >>intellectual property and... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/phishing-scheme-nets-millions-in-cryptocurrency-five-charged/
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Five Scattered Spider suspects indicted for phishing spree and crypto heists
DoJ also shutters allleged crimeware and credit card mart PopeyeTools First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/scattered_spider_suspects/
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US charges five accused of multi-year hacking spree targeting tech and crypto giants
The five alleged hackers are accused of stealing millions of dollars in crypto, and corporate data from several victims all over the world. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/us-charges-five-accused-of-multi-year-hacking-spree-targeting-tech-and-crypto-giants/
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Perfctl malware strikes again as crypto-crooks target Docker Remote API servers
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/24/perfctl_malware_strikes_again/
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Geldwäsche nach Bitfinex-Hack: Krypto-Rapperin zu 18 Monaten Haft verurteilt
Nur wenige Tage nach dem Bitfinex-Hacker wurde nun auch seine Ehefrau verurteilt. Die Beute des Paares ist inzwischen über 10 Milliarden US-Dollar wert. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/geldwaesche-nach-bitfinex-hack-krypto-rapperin-zu-18-monaten-haft-verurteilt-2411-190913.html