Schneier on Security

JUNE 24, 2022

Earlier this month, I and others wrote a letter to Congress, basically saying that cryptocurrencies are an complete and total disaster, and urging them to regulate the space. Green writes: “I have no problem with the idea of legislators (intelligently) passing laws to regulate cryptocurrency. ” I have yet to see one.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 27, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchanges allow the transfer of crypto between buyers and sellers. The post Best cryptocurrency exchanges of 2022 appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn about the top crypto exchange options.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The post Cryptocurrency users in the US hit by ransomware and Clipper malware appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn how to protect your business and staff from the MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Good article about the current state of cryptocurrency forensics.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

authorities today announced criminal charges and financial sanctions against two Russian men accused of stealing nearly $17 million worth of virtual currencies in a series of phishing attacks throughout 2017 and 2018 that spoofed websites for some of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Separately, the U.S.

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The Hacker News

MAY 31, 2023

A financially motivated threat actor is actively scouring the internet for unprotected Apache NiFi instances to covertly install a cryptocurrency miner and facilitate lateral movement. The findings come from the SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC), which detected a spike in HTTP requests for “/nifi” on May 19, 2023.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 24, 2020

Really interesting research: " An examination of the cryptocurrency pump and dump ecosystem ": Abstract : The surge of interest in cryptocurrencies has been accompanied by a proliferation of fraud. The recent explosion of nearly 2,000 cryptocurrencies in an unregulated environment has expanded the scope for abuse.

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The Hacker News

MAY 27, 2023

A new stealthy information stealer malware called Bandit Stealer has caught the attention of cybersecurity researchers for its ability to target numerous web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. "It

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The post Open-source repository SourceHut to remove all cryptocurrency-related projects appeared first on TechRepublic. Also including blockchain-related projects in the ban, SourceHut's creator said the technology is associated with fraudulent activities and high-risk investments.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2023

Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks are on the rise, with a report from Kaspersky recording an increase of 40% in 2022 compared to the previous year. The post Cryptocurrency Phishing Threats Luring New Victims appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2023

Bandit Stealer is a new stealthy information stealer malware that targets numerous web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. Trend Micro researchers discovered a new info-stealing malware, dubbed Bandit Stealer, which is written in the Go language and targets multiple browsers and cryptocurrency wallets.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 30, 2023

I know this will come as a shock to many of you, but scammers have once again succeeded in stealing a lot of money from cryptocurrency investors. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Cryptocurrency may be highly volatile, but it’s currently a trendy investment opportunity. Many seasoned investors have been betting on cryptocurrency for years, but how can someone new to the industry participate?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2023

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.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 3, 2023

Some of the victims affected by the 3CX supply chain attack have also had their systems backdoored with Gopuram malware, with the threat actors specifically targeting cryptocurrency companies with this additional malicious payload. [.]

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2023

Cryptocurrencies have now been around for over a decade. However, along with the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, there has also been a rise in the use of cryptocurrencies for cybercrime. The post Cryptocurrencies: How have they influenced cybercrime? Why is that?

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 20, 2021

As the use of cryptocurrency increases, so does the risk of being a target for scammers. Tom Merritt offers five tips for defending against cryptocurrency scams.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 11, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed the inner workings of the cryptocurrency stealer malware that was distributed via 13 malicious NuGet packages as part of a supply chain attack targeting.NET developers.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 17, 2023

Copycat websites for instant messaging apps like Telegram and WhatApp are being used to distribute trojanized versions and infect Android and Windows users with cryptocurrency clipper malware. While the first instance of

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The Hacker News

APRIL 21, 2023

A large-scale attack campaign discovered in the wild has been exploiting Kubernetes (K8s) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to create backdoors and run cryptocurrency miners.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 20, 2022

Cybercriminals are creating fake cryptocurrency investment apps designed to defraud US investors and exploit investment firms, cautions the FBI. The post FBI warns of phony cryptocurrency apps aiming to steal money from investors appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Here, I will show you how to invest in cryptocurrency in 2023. Cryptocurrency has emerged as a highly lucrative investment option in the recent past. With the world’s major economies embracing cryptocurrency, more and more people are considering investing in this digital currency.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 3, 2023

Department of Justice seized six virtual currency accounts containing over $112 million in funds stolen in cryptocurrency investment schemes. [.] Today, the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Cryptocurrency is becoming mainstream—both as a digital currency and as a fraud target. More than 300 million people use crypto worldwide and 16% of Americans say they have invested in, traded or used cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency hacks are on the rise, with more than $1 billion stolen so far this year.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The world’s largest cryptocurrency mining pool, BTC.com, announced it was the victim of a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of approximately $3 million worth of crypto assets. BTC.com is the seventh largest cryptocurrency mining pool, accounting for 2.66% of the network’s total hash rate, according to its mining pool tracker.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Here, I will show you tips and tricks to begin investing in cryptocurrency. Investing in cryptocurrency can seem formidable, and for many, crypto is complex and full of volatile coins. This logic is only partially true, as crypto is volatile, but thorough research can help you choose more stablecoins.

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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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Trend Micro

DECEMBER 11, 2022

We intercepted a cryptocurrency mining attack that incorporated an advanced remote access trojan (RAT) named the CHAOS Remote Administrative Tool.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Trojanized versions of legitimate applications are being used to deploy XMRig cryptocurrency miner on macOS systems. The report states that despite the security improvement introduced with the latest macOS version Ventura, it was still possible to execute cryptocurrency miners on the infected system. ” concludes the report.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The botnet uses a tactic called crypto clipping, which relies on malware to steal cryptocurrency during a transaction, says Check Point Research.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 21, 2022

An infamous North Korean state-sponsored threat actor is hitting several organizations in the blockchain and cryptocurrencies industries. The post North Korea targeting blockchain, cryptocurrency companies appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn how to protect yourself.

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The Hacker News

MAY 18, 2023

The notorious cryptojacking group tracked as 8220 Gang has been spotted weaponizing a six-year-old security flaw in Oracle WebLogic servers to ensnare vulnerable instances into a botnet and distribute cryptocurrency mining malware.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

An ongoing cryptocurrency mining campaign that developed undetected since 2019 has been attributed to a Turkish-speaking agent called Nitrokod. The post Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign Goes Undetected Since 2019 appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. A list of countries affected includes the […].

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The parasitic Water Labbu capitalizes on the social engineering schemes of other scammers, injecting malicious JavaScript code into their malicious decentralized application websites to steal cryptocurrency.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

According to data from the Rekt leaderboard , cybercriminals have stolen as much as $3 billion of investor funds through 141 various cryptocurrency exploits since January, putting 2022 on track to top 2021 levels of digital currency malfeasance. Comparitech’s cryptocurrency heists tracker indicates that since 2011, hackers have stolen $7.9

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency scammers are using deep fake videos of Elon Musk and other prominent cryptocurrency advocates to promote a BitVex trading platform scam that steals deposited currency. [.].

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 5, 2022

The post PennyWise malware on YouTube targets cryptocurrency wallets and browsers appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn more about how this stealer malware operates and how to protect yourself from it now.

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