SecureList

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Verdict: Partially fulfilled Evolution and market dynamics of Bitcoin mixers and cleaning services In 2024, there was no significant increase in the number of services advertising cryptocurrency “cleaning” solutions. We also expect to see the emergence of closed forums and an increase in invitation-only access models.

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

Also: How Avast's free AI-powered Scam Guardian protects you from online con artists According to Kaspersky, the malware targets iOS and Android devices. This spy, likely connected to the infamous SparkCat data stealer that emerged earlier this year, focuses on sensitive data, such as seed phrases for crypto wallets.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2025

This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog Archives - AI Security Automation authored by Tony Thompson. Read the original post at: [link] June 26, 2025 June 26, 2025 Tony Thompson 0 Comments This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog post. appeared first on AI Security Automation.

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Hacker's King

JULY 3, 2025

Ethereum ranks among the most recognized cryptocurrencies in the world, only behind Bitcoin. In this blog, we will look into the definition and characteristics of Ethereum, along with the methods through which ecryptobit.com empowers users to make decisions regarding investment in Ethereum. Ethereum 2.0: Here is what sets it apart: 1.

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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. The attacks were facilitated by scams targeting employees at GoDaddy , the world’s largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. 13, with an attack on cryptocurrency trading platform liquid.com.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

New research shows the attackers behind one such scheme have developed an ingenious way of keeping their malware from being taken down by security experts or law enforcement: By hosting the malicious files on a decentralized, anonymous cryptocurrency blockchain. Previously, the group had stored its malicious update files on Cloudflare, Guard.io

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Quick Heal Antivirus

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that generally only exists electronically. The post Blockchain & Fraud Prevention: Strategies to overcome the cryptocurrency scam appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. There is no.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Cybercriminals heavily target TikTok users with cryptocurrency giveaway scams. Cryptocurrency Scams on […] The post Cryptocurrency Scams to Heavily Target TikTok Users appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The vast majority of the posts impersonate Elon Musk and relate to Tesla or SpaceX.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 8, 2021

According to researchers at the private IT security company Lookout, scammers fooled almost 100.000 people into purchasing fake Android cryptocurrency mining apps. The post 172 Android Cryptocurrency Mining Apps Turn Out to Be Just Scams appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 23, 2021

The past year has been a significant one for cryptocurrencies and blockchain. In the face of such extremity and economic meltdowns, cryptocurrencies have proven to be remarkably resilient. The post Heimdal™ Security Discovers New Cryptocurrency Scam Campaign appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

“We may warn you about messages that ask you to take the conversation to another platform because that can be a sign of a scam,” the company said in a blog post. ” It remains unclear who or what is behind the recent proliferation of fake executive profiles on LinkedIn, but likely they are from a combination of scams.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Two men have been arrested by the FBI and charged in relation to their alleged involvement in a scam which saw almost a quarter of a billion dollars worth of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim. Two men arrested one month after $230 million of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s calendar at Calendly , a popular application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call.

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Graham Cluley

APRIL 5, 2024

Two China-based Android app developers are being sued by Google for an alleged scam targeting 100,000 users worldwide through fake cryptocurrency and other investment apps. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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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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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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Webroot

MAY 4, 2021

Typically, when cryptocurrency values change, one would expect to see changes in crypto-related cybercrime. As we see cryptocurrency values rise and fall, how should we interpret shifts in the threats we can expect to see? The post How Cryptocurrency and Cybercrime Trends Influence One Another appeared first on Webroot 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

JANUARY 16, 2023

The post Europol Dismantled a Cybercrime Ring Involved in Cryptocurrency Scams appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Since June 2022, when German authorities first asked for help, the European police have supported this investigation. The suspects used advertisements on social networks to lure victims […].

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

$SQUID, a cryptocurrency token inspired by the South Korean Netflix series Squid Game, soared by 83,000 % before unexpectedly collapsing on Monday in an alleged rug pull scam with investors losing $3.4

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Graham Cluley

AUGUST 14, 2024

Scammers are once again using deepfake technology to dupe unwary internet Facebook and Instagram users into making unwise cryptocurrency investments. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 13, 2023

European law enforcement agencies have dealt a blow to scammers running call centres across the continent that stole millions of Euros from cryptocurrency investors. Crime-fighting authorities teamed up to tackle organised criminal groups who tricked unwary members of the public into investing in fake cryptocurrency schemes.

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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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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The new Elon Musk-themed cryptocurrency giveaway scam is called the “Elon Musk Mutual Aid Fund” or “Elon Musk Club” People might think that no one falls for these scams, but unfortunately, similar crypto scams have been extremely successful in making hundreds of thousands of dollars in the past.

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Graham Cluley

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

US authorities have seized almost $9 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a gang engaged in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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The State of Security

MAY 27, 2021

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Even if you have chosen a strong, unique password for your online presence and enabled two-factor authentication it's possible that you've overlooked another way in which online criminals could commandeer your social media accounts and spam out a message to your followers.

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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The post asked for cryptocurrency donations "to support our mission in battling addiction." Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. 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.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the digital age, the quest for love has moved online, but so have the fraudsters, with romance scams reaching record highs. These scams don’t just harm individuals financially and emotionally; they can also pose significant risks to businesses.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2022

As Elon Musk spends most of the week in the headlines, so pop up Elon Musk-themed scams—and it looks like they may be ramping up. ” Musk must have taken the leap into longform blogging and is now a Medium author. Appealing—if you’re a big cryptocurrency user. BTC on Instagram bitcoin scam. All are, of course, fake.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A self-proclaimed cryptocurrency millionaire has been charged with multiple felonies for his alleged role in a scam that purported to sell a high-powered cryptomining machine called the "Bitex Blockbuster" that did not actually exist. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 17, 2021

A Ledger user shared a devious scam in a Reddit post after receiving an apparent Ledger Nano X device in the mail. As advertised on the French manufacturer’s website, the Nano X wallets keep cryptocurrency secure and support over 1,100 coin types. Unlike the Nano S, which was created for people who want to hold […].

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Scammers used the centralized offices to steal money from foreigners who thought they were investing in cryptocurrency. How Did the Scam Work? The post Illegitimate Call Centers Defrauding Foreign Cryptocurrency Investors Were Taken Down by SSU appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 12, 2021

The post FBI Warns of Cryptocurrency Attacks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. According to the FBI, the attackers use several […].

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

On July 20, the attackers turned their sights on internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare.com , and the intercepted credentials show at least five employees fell for the scam (although only two employees also provided the crucial one-time MFA code). Image: Cloudflare.com. ” On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug. In an Aug.

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The State of Security

JULY 22, 2021

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Police in Spain have arrested a British man in connection with what many consider the worst hack in Twitter's history.

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ZoneAlarm

JUNE 27, 2024

Cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial landscape, offering decentralized and secure transactions. However, this innovation has also attracted a myriad of scams, with fraudsters continuously devising new ways to exploit unsuspecting victims.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 13, 2023

Several crypto scams linked call centers that were functioning in multiple European countries were discovered and closed this week by Europol. Cybercriminals used these call centers to convince individuals to invest money in the “Pig Butchering” cryptocurrency scams.

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