SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cryptocurrency prices were dropping from the end of 2021 and throughout the first half of 2022. Although finance experts and retail investors estimate crypto to have a solid chance of recovery in the long term, at the time of writing this report the prices remain low. In fact, cybercriminals hunting for crypto can target anyone.

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Cryptocurrency Malware Software Ransomware 105

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

Meanwhile, cryptocurrency became a prominent target for those seeking monetary gain. The amount of cryptocurrency-related phishing grew significantly in 2022, and with an endless array of new coins, NFT and other DeFi projects, scammers are continuously duping users. All data collected from Kaspersky Security Network was anonymized.

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Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 71

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. Facing a backlash from lawmakers and the public, the IRS soon reverses course , saying video selfies will be optional and that any biometric data collected will be destroyed after verification.

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Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 233