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The popular xrpl.js Ripple cryptocurrency library was compromised in a supply chain attack

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Ripple cryptocurrency library was compromised in a supply chain attack aimed at stealing users’ private keys. Threat actors compromised the Ripple cryptocurrency npm JavaScript library xrpl.js is the recommended library for integrating a JavaScript/TypeScript app with the XRP, it has more than 140.000 weekly downloads.

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Leader of Qakbot cybercrime network indicted in U.S. crackdown

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Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize over $24M in crypto from Gallyamov, part of a multinational cybercrime crackdown. In connection with the charges, the Justice Department filed today a civil forfeiture complaint against over $24 million in cryptocurrency seized from Gallyamov over the course of the investigation.”

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Large-scale cryptocurrency miner campaign targets Russian users with SilentCryptoMiner

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Experts warn of a large-scale cryptocurrency miner campaign targeting Russian users with SilentCryptoMiner. com to distribute an infected archive, which had over 40,000 downloads. This is a covert miner able to mine multiple cryptocurrencies (ETH, ETC, XMR, RTM and others) using various algorithms.

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New MassJacker clipper targets pirated software seekers

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A clipper malware is a type of malicious software designed to intercept and manipulate clipboard data, typically for cryptocurrency theft. When a victim copies a cryptocurrency wallet address, the malware replaces it with an attacker-controlled address, redirecting funds to the hacker instead of the intended recipient.

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FBI warns of malicious free online document converters spreading malware

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” Fake file converters and download tools may perform advertised tasks but can provide resulting files containing hidden malware, giving criminals access to victims’ devices. They can also steal personal data, banking details, cryptocurrency info, emails, and passwords by scraping the files the users upload.

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The source code of Banshee Stealer leaked online

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Banshee Stealer can also steal cryptocurrency from different wallets, including Exodus, Electrum, Coinomi, Guarda, Wasabi Wallet, Atomic and Ledger. BANSHEE Stealer is macOS-based malware that can collect extensive data from the system, browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, and numerous browser extensions.” concludes the report.

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Malicious NPM packages target PayPal users

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Threat actors deploy malicious NPM packages to steal PayPal credentials and hijack cryptocurrency transfers. The packages were uploaded to the repository in early March by a threat actor known as tommyboy_h1 and tommyboy_h2 , and were used to steal PayPal credentials and hijack cryptocurrency transfers. ” concludes the report.