Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

CherryBlos is a rather interesting family of Android malware that can plunder your cryptocurrency accounts - with a little help from your photos. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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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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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cryptocurrency is best thought of as a digital currency that only exists on computers. Cryptocurrency Main Features. Cryptocurrency Main Features. Let’s dig into how cryptocurrency works. Cryptocurrencies are decentralized and distributed. Continue reading What is Cryptocurrency? at Sucuri Blog.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 23, 2021

The modular malware known as Prometei is able to infect both Windows and Linux systems, which makes it highly dangerous. The malware was first spotted last year. It looks like that malware has been […]. It looks like that malware has been […].

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The North Korea-linked APT BlueNoroff used a new strain of macOS malware strain dubbed ObjCShellz, Jamf Threat Labs reported. Researchers from Jamf Threat Labs discovered a new macOS malware strain dubbed ObjCShellz and attributed it to North Korea-linked APT BlueNoroff. ” concludes the report.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Erbium is a new Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) designed to steal login credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. The Malware circulates at the moment as fake cracks and cheats for known video games. The post Erbium, A New InfoStealer Malware on the Market appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Solana cryptocurrency owners are being targeted by NFTs pretending to be alerts for a new Phantom security update. This will result in the installation of password-stealing malware and the theft of cryptocurrency wallets. The post Solana Phantom Targeted by Password-Stealing Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Let’s remember the open-source repositories like PyPI and GitHub that were used to distribute malware related to crypto stealing and crypto mining malicious actions. Now a new Firefox option referred to as the Safepal Wallet add-on engaged in emptying users’ cryptocurrency wallets. It was […].

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

Threat actors behind the 3CX supply chain attack have targeted a limited number of cryptocurrency companies with a second-state implant. The products from multiple cybersecurity vendors started detecting the popular software as malware suggesting that the company has suffered a supply chain attack. The wirexpro[.]com

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Since September 2021, over a thousand vulnerable Redis servers online have been infected by a stealthy malware dubbed “HeadCrab”, designed to build a botnet that mines Monero cryptocurrency. This advanced threat […] The post New HeadCrab Malware Hijacks 1,200 Redis Servers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 4, 2024

Read my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. No one is too big, too clever, too security-savvy to avoid being duped - because it's only human to make a mistake and screw up.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Lazarus, a North Korean hacking group, now spreads macOS malware via fake Crypto.com job offers. The goal is to steal as much cryptocurrency and NFTs as possible or even carry out corporate espionage […]. The post Lazarus Hacking Group Spreads Malware Via Bogus Job Offers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 7, 2022

FFDroider, a recently discovered information stealer malware, steals credentials and cookies saved in web browsers in order to hijack targets’ Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. The post New FFDroider Malware Is Targeting Social Media Platform Users appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Linux users have been targeted in a cryptocurrency mining campaign that uses CHAOS, an open-source remote access trojan (RAT). The post Linux Users Hit With CHAOS Malware in Cybersecurity Mining Campaign appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A new S1deload Stealer malware campaign infects YouTube and Facebook users as hackers try to use their devices for cryptocurrency mining. The Malware Attack Explained Threat actors use social engineering […] The post Warning! The Malware Attack Explained Threat actors use social engineering […] The post Warning!

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Lazarus hacking group spreads malware using a fake cryptocurrency app called BloxHolder. This made-up brand pretends to offer cryptocurrency applications, tricking users to install AppleJeus malware. The malware shows new evolution in the infection chain […].

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Currently, one of the TikTok challenges, Invisible Challenge, is being exploited to install malware on thousands of devices and steal their passwords, Discord accounts, and even cryptocurrency wallets. The post Trending TikTok Challenge Used to Deploy Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. This […].

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 20, 2022

Researchers have recently discovered a new malware they named BHUNT. This targets passwords, security phrases, and cryptocurrency wallet contents. BHUNT Crypto Stealer: More Details The Bitdefender researchers were the ones who identified this new malware dubbed BHUNT and analyzed it in a report recently published.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers spotted a new ‘Ducktail’ phishing campaign that spreads Windows information-stealing malware written in PHP and uses it to steal Facebook accounts, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets. Using social […].

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

The activity of the Lazarus Group surged in 2014 and 2015, its members used mostly custom-tailored malware in their attacks and experts that investigated on the crew consider it highly sophisticated. At the time, North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group leveraged for the first time on a MacOS variant of the Fallchill malware.

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Trend Micro

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

This blog will discuss the ruthless battle for computing power among the different cryptocurrency-mining malware that target Linux systems. We also discuss the shifts in entry points that cover Docker environments and applications with open APIs.

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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

AUGUST 17, 2023

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Are you the kind of person who runs the beta-test versions of mobile apps before they are officially released? If so, the FBI is warning you to be on your guard.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 5, 2021

Software developers have reported a series of malicious activities on their repositories, having the end purpose of mining cryptocurrency. The post GitHub Infrastructure Used to Mine Cryptocurrency appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In a recent malware operation, the Anubis Android banking malware is targeting clients of approximately 400 banking institutions. The cybercriminals are attacking financial institutions, cryptocurrency wallets, and digital payment systems by posing as an Orange S.A. More on […].

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

More than 1,600 publicly available images on Docker Hub were found to hide malicious behavior, including DNS hijackers, cryptocurrency miners, website redirectors, and embedded secrets that can be used as backdoors. The post Over 1,600 Docker Hub Repositories Were Found to Hide Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A Google Chrome browser extension named VenomSoftX is being deployed by Windows malware to steal cryptocurrency and clipboard contents as people browse the web. The post A Google Chrome Extension Is Helping Hackers Steal Cryptocurrency Passwords appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Cybersecurity researchers found a brand-new high-profile malware tracked as BluStealer that can steal cryptocurrency and banking information, log keystrokes, and upload files. According to specialists, the malware is distributed by threat actors through malicious email attachments. appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 31, 2021

More exactly, hackers stole more than $29 million in cryptocurrency assets from the company. The post Cream Finance Deprived of over $29 million in Cryptocurrency Assets appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

One of the oldest malware tricks in the book — hacked websites claiming visitors need to update their Web browser before they can view any content — has roared back to life in the past few months. “The team is committed to ongoing monitoring of addresses that are involved in spreading malware scripts on the BSC. .

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2018

Cryptojacking, as defined by the Federal Trade Commission , is the use of JavaScript code to capture cryptocurrencies in users’ browsers without asking permission. Bilogorskiy: Before 2013 a lot of malware was focused on spam, DDoS and monetizing through malicious advertising and ad fraud. Bilogorskiy: Exactly. It was insane.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Cybersecurity analyst Oliver Hough recently discovered that hackers have created a fake DirectX 12 download site to distribute malware that steals your cryptocurrency wallets and passwords. The post Fake DirectX12 Download Website Installs Crypto-Stealing Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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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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Trend Micro

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

We have been tracking a campaign involving the SpyAgent malware that abuses well-known remote access tools (RATs) for some time now. While previous versions of the malware have been covered by other researchers, our blog entry focuses on the malicious actor’s latest attacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

The previously undetected LOBSHOT malware is distributed using Google ads and gives operators VNC access to Windows devices. Threat actors are using an elaborate scheme of fake websites through Google Ads to spread their malware, the backdoors are embedded in installers for apparently legitimate applications, such as AnyDesk.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While Zoom is used by millions of people around the world, these campaigns are likely targeting victims who are into cryptocurrencies as well as corporate users, in order to gain access to company networks. Its goal is to drop additional malware, typically a stealer followed by data exfiltration. me ntcrgfmmc3[.]onelink[.]me

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

Recently, a wave of malware attacks has surfaced, exploiting vulnerabilities in the update mechanism of the eScan antivirus software. This eScan antivirus backdoor exploit distributes backdoors and cryptocurrency miners, such as XMRig, posing a significant threat to large corporate networks.

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