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That new X cryptocurrency? It’s a scam.

Security Boulevard

This quarter, we uncovered advertisements featuring Musk to promote a supposed new cryptocurrency. The post That new X cryptocurrency? In the dynamic landscape of online scams, our Avast team has identified a new and bold scam, using the likeness of Elon Musk. It’s a scam. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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BunnyLoader, a new Malware-as-a-Service advertised in cybercrime forums

Security Affairs

Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) that is called BunnyLoader, which has been advertised for sale in multiple cybercrime forums since September 4, 2023. Cybersecurity researchers spotted a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called BunnyLoader that’s appeared in the threat landscape.

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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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Crooks impersonate brands using search engine advertisement services

Security Affairs

The FBI warns of cybercriminals using search engine advertisement services to impersonate brands and defraud users. The FBI is warning of cyber criminals using search engine advertisement services to impersonate brands and direct users to websites that were used to defraud users. ” reads the advisory published by the FBI.

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Europol arrested cryptocurrency scammers that stole millions from victims

Security Affairs

An international police operation led by Europol led to the arrest of cryptocurrency scammers targeting users all over the world. “The suspects used advertisements on social networks to lure victims to websites covertly operated by the criminals, which offered seemingly exceptional investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies.”

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Google bans the following cryptocurrency apps for data security

CyberSecurity Insiders

If you are a cryptocurrency enthusiast and are using any of the mining apps to earn more, then this article needs your interest. Therefore, the web search giant has not only issued a ban but also pulled the following applications from the play store, as they were found exploiting the user with malevolent advertisement intentions.

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Rogue cryptocurrency billboards go phishing for wallets

Malwarebytes

Billboards and digital real world advertising has raised many questions of privacy and anonymity in recent years. It’s such a common practice that you even see digital advertising used to track appearing in video games. These bogus advertisements could lead you to either of the above, or even some completely unrelated technique.