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North Korean Lazarus APT group targets blockchain tech companies

Malwarebytes

CISA warns that it uses these trojanized applications to gain access to victims’ computers, to spread other malware, and steal private keys or to exploit other security gaps. Victims are lured into downloading the malware with a variety of social engineering tactics, including spearphishing. Mitigation.

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Lazarus APT Targeting Cryptocurrency, CISA Warns

SecureWorld News

The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

Galperin is the current Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and noted free speech advocate. Longtime network and system administrator Jack Daniel is a technology community activist, mentor, and storyteller. October is now BGP Awareness Month. — Eva (@evacide) October 4, 2021.