The Hacker News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Microsoft has warned that adversaries are using OAuth applications as an automation tool to deploy virtual machines (VMs) for cryptocurrency mining and launch phishing attacks.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The dangers of cryptocurrency phishing are back in the news, after tech investor Mark Cuban was reported to have lost around $870k via a phishing link. As for the specifics of the phishing tactic deployed, Cuban is reported as saying he may have downloaded a bogus wallet tool via a search engine query.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 23, 2022

However, a “wallet drainer” is just another way of saying “phishing website” There are three ways the majority of cryptocurrency phishes take place: Airdrop phishing. The phishing component depended on them manually entering their details into the fake website. Bogus giveaways.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2022

For the security-minded, the rise of cryptocurrencies has been both a blessing and a curse. The post New Dog, Old Tricks: Reducing Cryptocurrency Phishing Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The post Cryptocurrency users in the US hit by ransomware and Clipper malware appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn how to protect your business and staff from the MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Fraudsters redirected email and web traffic destined for several cryptocurrency trading platforms over the past week. In March, a voice phishing scam targeting GoDaddy support employees allowed attackers to assume control over at least a half-dozen domain names, including transaction brokering site escrow.com.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Cryptocurrency users are once again threatened by cyberattacks, this time in the shape of a new clipper malware strain called Laplas, deployed via SmokeLoader. Source SmokeLoader is usually delivered through spear phishing […]. Source SmokeLoader is usually delivered through spear phishing […].

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Crypto phishing scams are fraudulent activities designed to steal your cryptocurrency assets, typically by tricking you into revealing your private keys or sending your cryptocurrencies to the scammer’s wallet. Here’s how […] The post How are Crypto Phishing Scams Done, and How Do You Avoid Them?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 11, 2022

With more people looking to cash in on hype surrounding the cryptocurrency market than ever before and an increasing digital workforce which may lack awareness of network security set-ups, cybercriminal activity remains rampant. The post Which phishing scams are trending in 2022? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 12, 2021

Cryptocurrencies have been tremendously growing in popularity, which never fails to attract cybercriminals. While there are still legitimate transactions and investment opportunities in this fintech niche, there are also a lot of shady deals covered up by the anonymity of cryptocurrency, or even downright scams.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2023

They can be lucrative, pulling in millions in stolen cryptocurrency, but they also can end up going nowhere if the targeted victim becomes suspicious or the bad actor decides there won’t be a payoff. The post Romance Scammers are Adopting Approval Phishing Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 20, 2022

If you’re a user of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, it’s time to be on your guard against phishing attacks. Gemini is now offering security advice and tips to guard against phishing attacks for anyone contained in the data. Breaches in cryptocurrency land are always a major issue.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

Cybercriminals in Russian underground forums have been invited to take part in competitions for hacking cryptocurrency and NFT. Several Russian underground forums have launched competitions for hacking cryptocurrency schema and Non-fungible token (NFT). SecurityAffairs – hacking, cryptocurrency hack). Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Google, the business subsidiary of tech giant Alphabet Inc, has released a report saying that the compromised cloud accounts were leading hackers to mine cryptocurrency that could prove as a double threat to customers. The post Compromised cloud accounts leading to Cryptocurrency mining appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureList

JULY 5, 2023

The higher the global popularity of cryptocurrencies and the more new ways of storing them, the wider the arsenal of tools used by malicious actors who are after digital money. This story covers two fundamentally different methods of email attacks on the two most popular ways of storing cryptocurrency: hot and cold wallets.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Maybe you were once advised to “look for the padlock” as a means of telling legitimate e-commerce sites from phishing or malware traps. New research indicates that half of all phishing scams are now hosted on Web sites whose Internet address includes the padlock and begins with “[link].

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 13, 2023

In order to deceive users into sending money to a scammer instead of the intended recipient, a new scam known as “Address Poisoning” has surfaced, according to cryptocurrency wallet service MetaMask. The post New “Address Poisoning” Cryptocurrency Scam Is Targeting MetaMask Users appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 22, 2023

A cryptocurrency phishing and scam service called 'Inferno Drainer' has reportedly stolen over $5.9 million worth of crypto from 4,888 victims. [.]

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 2, 2023

A phishing campaign poses as a Trezor data breach notification order to steal a target’s cryptocurrency wallet and assets. Trezor is a hardware cryptocurrency wallet that allows users to store their cryptocurrency offline rather than in cloud-based or device-based wallets.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 5, 2022

Customers of hardware wallet provider Trezor have been targeted by a phishing scam, resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency assets. The post Sophisticated phishing attacks steal Trezor’s hardware wallets appeared first on TechRepublic. See how it works and how to protect yourself from this new threat.

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Bleeping Computer

MARCH 1, 2023

An ongoing phishing campaign is pretending to be Trezor data breach notifications attempting to steal a target's cryptocurrency wallet and its assets. [.]

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 18, 2024

LastPass is warning of a malicious campaign targeting its users with the CryptoChameleon phishing kit that is associated with cryptocurrency theft. [.]

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2023

Bandit Stealer is a new stealthy information stealer malware that targets numerous web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. Trend Micro researchers discovered a new info-stealing malware, dubbed Bandit Stealer, which is written in the Go language and targets multiple browsers and cryptocurrency wallets.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 3, 2023

A new phishing campaign is exploiting the increasing interest of security community members towards Flipper Zero to steal their personal information and cryptocurrency. [.].

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over time, Bitcoin has become the most widely used cryptocurrency in the world. As the use of Bitcoin has grown, so have the number of phishing and malware attempts that prey on naïve users. About the essayist: Ronin Ashford is a passionate tech enthusiast and a dedicated cryptocurrency investor. Ashford Be wary of fraud.

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Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The Kimsuky hacking gang has been accused of impersonating South Korean officials and journalists in a plot to steal cryptocurrency for the North Korean regime. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 23, 2021

A new phishing campaign that targets users of the CoinSpot cryptocurrency exchange employs a new theme that revolves around withdrawal confirmations. [.].

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2023

Experts warn of a new wave of attacks against cryptocurrency entities, threat actors are using a RAT dubbed Parallax RAT for Infiltration. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Uptycs warns of attacks targeting cryptocurrency organizations with the Parallax remote access Trojan (RAT).

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 30, 2023

Porsche cut its minting of a new NFT collection short after a dismal turnout and backlash from the crypto community, allowing threat actors to fill the void by creating phishing sites that steal digital assets from cryptocurrency wallets. [.]

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Domain registrar Namecheap had their email account breached Sunday night, causing a flood of MetaMask and DHL phishing emails that attempted to steal recipients' personal information and cryptocurrency wallets. [.]

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The post Investigators uncover crypto scammers baiting ‘phish’ hooks on YouTube appeared first on TechRepublic. A report reveals a new network of malefactors in the lucrative crypto fraud market using videos, channels and web apps.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 4, 2023

A new phishing campaign is taking advantage of the community’s growing interest in Flipper Zero to steal both their personal data and cryptocurrencies. The post Growing Interest in Flipper Zero Capitalized by Cybercriminals in Phishing Campaign appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In this episode we discuss the FBI’s remarkable takedown of the Qakbot botnet, a saga involving ransomware, cryptocurrency, and the FBI pushing an uninstaller to thousands of victim PCs. energy organization fell victim to a QR code phishing attack, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics used by attackers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2022

Threat actors gained access to internal tools of the email marketing giant MailChimp to conduct phishing attacks against crypto customers. During the weekend, multiple owners of Trezor hardware cryptocurrency wallets reported having received fake data breach notifications from Trezor, BleepingComputer first reported.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Cryptocurrency users are being targeted with a new clipper malware strain dubbed Laplas by means of another malware known as SmokeLoader. SmokeLoader, which is delivered by means of weaponized documents sent through spear-phishing emails, further acts as a conduit for other commodity trojans like SystemBC and Raccoon Stealer 2.0,

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2020

The CryptoCore hacker group that is believed to be operating out of Eastern Europe has stolen around $200 million from online cryptocurrency exchanges. Experts from ClearSky states that a hacker group tracked as CryptoCore, which is believed to be operating out of Eastern Europe, has stolen around $200 million from cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Threat actors have stolen $55 million worth of cryptocurrency from the bZx decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. The decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms allow users to borrow/loan and speculate on cryptocurrency price variations. “A bZx developer had his personal wallet’s private keys taken in a phishing attack.”

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