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Matthew Perry’s Twitter account hacked by cryptocurrency scammers

Graham Cluley

Matthew Perry's official Twitter account was hijacked by scammers this week who attempted to solicit donations from well-meaning fans of the much-loved late actor. The post asked for cryptocurrency donations "to support our mission in battling addiction." Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Mandiant's Twitter account hacked to push cryptocurrency scam

Bleeping Computer

The Twitter account of American cybersecurity firm and Google subsidiary Mandiant was hijacked earlier today to impersonate the Phantom crypto wallet and share a cryptocurrency scam. [.]

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Crooks hacked Mandiant X account to push cryptocurrency scam

Security Affairs

The X account of cybersecurity giant Mandiant was hacked, attackers used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto wallet and push a cryptocurrency scam. Crooks hacked the X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant and used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto platform and share a cryptocurrency scam.

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Mandiant’s account on X hacked to push cryptocurrency scam

Bleeping Computer

The Twitter account of American cybersecurity firm and Google subsidiary Mandiant was hijacked earlier today to impersonate the Phantom crypto wallet and share a cryptocurrency scam. [.]

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto

Speaker: Ryan McInerny, CAMS, FRM, MSBA - Principal, Product Strategy

Cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) - what are they and why should you care? With 20% of Americans owning cryptocurrencies, speaking "fluent crypto" in the financial sector ensures you are prepared to discuss growth and risk management strategies when the topic arises.

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FBI Seizes Stolen Cryptocurrencies

Schneier on Security

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the FBI has recovered over $30 million in cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers earlier this year. These addresses can be created quickly without them being linked to a cryptocurrency company that could freeze the funds.

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Cryptocurrency Account Takeover (ATO)

Security Boulevard

Cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity each year, which has placed crypto exchanges squarely in the crosshairs of cybercriminals looking to steal currency and data. As such, the security of cryptocurrency accounts has become a major concern for users worldwide.