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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined an international crackdown on infostealer malware, seizing servers, domains, and crypto accounts linked to the theft of millions of credentials. International Operation Disrupts Redline and META Infostealers The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday a coordinated international operation to disrupt Redline and META infostealers, malware that … Read more
In 2024, malware spread through Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs, and even automated email threads. Go to Source
According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024. Go to Source
A cryptojacking and stealing malware infected tens of thousands of devices over the past few months, but the attackers made off with only around $6,000. Go to Source
Researchers at HP found a malware program written by generative AI “in the wild” while investigating a suspicious email. Go to Source
The impersonators claimed to be members of the ParaFi team, but the victim realized he was being scammed when they tried to convince him to download ‘drivers.’ Go to Source
An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used the Walletconnect protocol to appear legitimate, manipulating Google search rankings and avoiding detection through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Malicious … Read more
German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown follows a series of other operations targeting major cybercrime networks. With seized user and transaction data, authorities are set to pursue further … Read more
According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are “aggressively targeting” the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks. Go to Source
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing on decentralized finance (defi) platforms and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). FBI Warns of North Korean … Read more
