New Malware Uses Windows Character Map for Cryptomining
Darktrace reports new malware hijacking Windows Character Map for cryptomining, exposing risks of hidden attacks in everyday software…
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Why Users and Businesses Are Choosing to Get Paid in USDT Instead of Local Currency
Discover why USDT stablecoin payments are becoming popular worldwide. Learn the benefits, risks, and practical tips for using…
Malicious npm Packages Target Crypto Developers to Steal Login Credentials
A sophisticated threat campaign dubbed “Solana-Scan” has emerged, deploying malicious npm packages aimed at infiltrating the Solana cryptocurrency ecosystem. Identified by the Safety research team through advanced malicious package detectio…
DoJ Seizes $2.8M in Crypto from Zeppelin Ransomware Group
The Department of Justice has announced a significant victory against cybercriminals, seizing over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency and additional assets from a Zeppelin ransomware operation. The coordinated law enforcement action targeted Ianis Aleksand…
US Seizes $2.8 Million From Zeppelin Ransomware Operator
The US has indicted Zeppelin ransomware operator Ianis Antropenko, seizing over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from his wallet.
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Google Mandates License or Certification for Crypto App Developers
The cryptocurrency ecosystem is experiencing heightened scrutiny from both regulatory authorities and criminal organizations, as Google Play implements stringent publishing requirements for crypto applications while the FBI warns of sophisticated recov…
PoisonSeed Phishing Kit Bypasses MFA to Steal Credentials from Users and Organizations
The threat actor known as PoisonSeed, loosely affiliated with groups like Scattered Spider and CryptoChameleon, has deployed an active phishing kit designed to circumvent multi-factor authentication (MFA) and harvest credentials from individuals and or…
Efimer Trojan Targets Crypto Wallets Using Phony Legal Notices and Booby-Trapped Torrents
The Efimer Trojan has emerged as a potent ClipBanker-type malware, primarily designed to steal cryptocurrency by intercepting and swapping wallet addresses in victims’ clipboards. First detected in October 2024, Efimer named after a comment in it…
Typosquatted PyPI Packages Used by Threat Actors to Steal Cryptocurrency from Bittensor Wallets
GitLab’s Vulnerability Research team has uncovered a highly sophisticated cryptocurrency theft campaign exploiting typosquatted Python packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI) to target the Bittensor decentralized AI network. The operation, de…
GreedyBear Scam: 150 Fake Crypto Wallet Extensions Found on Firefox Marketplace
A new, coordinated cybercrime campaign called “GreedyBear” has stolen over $1 million from crypto users. Learn how the group uses malicious extensions, malware, and fake websites in an industrial-scale attack uncovered by Koi Security.