N. Korean Hackers Use PylangGhost Malware in Fake Crypto Job Scam
North Korean hackers deploy PylangGhost malware through fake crypto job interviews targeting blockchain professionals with phishing and remote access tools.
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Over 20 Malicious Google Play Apps Steal Users’ Login Credentials
A major security alert has been issued for Android users after cybersecurity researchers uncovered more than 20 malicious applications on the Google Play Store designed to steal users’ login credentials, specifically targeting cryptocurrency wallet hol…
New Blitz Malware Targets Windows Servers to Deploy Monero Miner
A new Windows-based malware named Blitz has been identified in 2024, with an updated version detected in early 2025. This malware, actively developed and distributed through deceptive game cheats, poses a significant threat by deploying a Monero crypto…
US Seeks Forfeiture of $7.74M in Cryptocurrency Tied to North Korean IT Workers
The US is seeking the forfeiture of $7.74 million in cryptocurrency in frozen wallets tied to North Korean fake IT workers schemes.
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Litecoin Security: How to Spot, Avoid, and Recover from Crypto Scams
It seems not a day goes by without news of another crypto scam targeting unsuspecting holders. Those owning…
145 criminal domains linked to BidenCash Marketplace seized
Approximately 145 darknet and conventional internet domains, along with cryptocurrency funds linked to the BidenCash marketplace, have been seized by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. The operators of the BidenCash market…
How to Keep Your Litecoin Safe: A Practical Guide
Litecoin (LTC), often called the “silver to Bitcoin’s gold,” has long been popular for its speed, lower transaction…
Cryptojackers Caught Mining Monero via Exposed DevOps Infrastructure
Cryptocurrency mining operation hits exposed Consul dashboards, Docker Engine APIs and Gitea code-hosting instances to push Monero miner.
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US Sanctions Philippine Company for Supporting Crypto Scams
The US Treasury Department US has slapped sanctions on Funnull Technology for providing support to cryptocurrency investment scams.
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Hackers Use Gh0st RAT to Hijack Internet Café Systems for Crypto Mining
Hackers have been targeting Internet cafés in South Korea since the second half of 2024, exploiting specialized management software to install malicious tools for cryptocurrency mining. According to a detailed report from AhnLab SEcurity intelligence C…