US Seizes $400 Million Linked to Helix Dark Web Crypto Mixer
US authorities take control of over $400 million in crypto, cash, and property tied to Helix, a major darknet bitcoin mixing service used by drug markets.
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US Sentences Chinese National for Role in $36.9 Million Crypto Scam
A Chinese national has been sentenced for his role in a massive $36.9 million cryptocurrency scam operated from…
Malicious Google Ads Target Mac Users with Fake Mac Cleaner Pages
Mac users searching for software on Google or other search engines should be extra careful.
Phantom Malware in Android Game Mods Hijacks Devices for Ad Fraud
Another day, another Android malware strain. This time, Phantom malware (aka Android.Phantom) is targeting users who install third-party gaming apps from unofficial sources.
16 Fake ChatGPT Extensions Caught Hijacking User Accounts
A coordinated campaign of 16 malicious GPT optimisers has been caught hijacking ChatGPT accounts. These tools steal session tokens to access private chats, Slack, and Google Drive files.
CISA Urges Public to Stay Alert Against Rising Natural Disaster Scams
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical advisory alerting the public to heightened risks of malicious cyber activity targeting disaster victims. As natural disasters strike communities, threat actors capitalize…
New Fake CAPTCHA Scam Abuses Microsoft Tools to Install Amatera Stealer
Another day, another fake CAPTCHA scam, but this one abuses Microsoft’s signed tools.
Hackers Are Using LinkedIn DMs and PDF Tools to Deploy Trojans
That LinkedIn message pretending to be job offer could just be malwre.
New PayPal Scam Sends Verified Invoices With Fake Support Numbers
Hackread.com exclusive: Scammers are using verified PayPal invoices to launch callback phishing attacks. Learn how the “Alexzander” invoice bypasses Google filters.
Q4 2025 Malware Trends: Telegram Backdoor, Banking Trojans Surge, Joker Returns to Google Play
Telegram mods spread a powerful Android backdoor as banking trojans surge and Joker malware resurfaces on Google Play in Q4 2025, says Doctor Web.