Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Without robust IT budgets or fully staffed cybersecurity departments, small businesses often rely on their own small stable of workers (including sole proprietors with effectively zero employees) to stay safe online. That means that what worries these businesses most in cybersecurity is what is most likely to work against them.

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The Hacker News

MAY 8, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have exposed what they say is an "industrial-scale, global cryptocurrency phishing operation" engineered to steal digital assets from cryptocurrency wallets for several years. The campaign has been codenamed FreeDrain by threat intelligence firms SentinelOne and Validin.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security told reporters on Wednesday the trio’s activities involved extortion, phishing, direct attacks on financial institutions and ATM networks, as well as malicious applications that masqueraded as software tools to help people manage their cryptocurrency holdings. Image: CISA.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

However, this surge in usage has also opened the door to a growing array of cybersecurity threats. One of the most concerning tactics currently on the rise is the ClickFix campaign — a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting unsuspecting Google Meet users. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Lanowitz Theresa Lanowitz , Chief Evangelist, LevelBlue In 2025, cybersecurity success hinges on integrating it into core business operations.

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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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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A recent phishing campaign targeting Coinbase users shows thieves are getting cleverer about phishing one-time passwords (OTPs) needed to complete the login process. A Google-translated version of the now-defunct Coinbase phishing site, coinbase.com.password-reset[.]com. The Coinbase phishing panel. million Italians.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 11, 2025

At PIVOTcon 2025, researchers from SentinelLABS and Validin unveiled a sprawling phishing campaign that has been quietly siphoning The post FreeDrain: Silent Crypto Theft on Google? Massive Phishing Network Exposed appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Anton on Security

JULY 7, 2022

this is another gem for me as your security posture may still be solely focused on “critical” assets and data loss, and hence miss the theft of cloud services that you pay for] “In 2022, actors have attempted to commit cloud network resources to mine cryptocurrencies that require network bandwidth. ” [A.C.?—?this Now, go and read the report!

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2025

The FBI has issued a new warning to US law firms about an ongoing and increasingly aggressive phishing campaign orchestrated by the cybercriminal group Luna Moth. The post FBI Warns Law Firms: Hackers Are Calling Offices in Stealth Phishing Scam appeared first on eSecurity Planet. Enable two-factor authentication across all systems.

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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The dangers of cryptocurrency phishing are back in the news, after tech investor Mark Cuban was reported to have lost around $870k via a phishing link. As for the specifics of the phishing tactic deployed, Cuban is reported as saying he may have downloaded a bogus wallet tool via a search engine query.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

Cybercriminals in Russian underground forums have been invited to take part in competitions for hacking cryptocurrency and NFT. Several Russian underground forums have launched competitions for hacking cryptocurrency schema and Non-fungible token (NFT). SecurityAffairs – hacking, cryptocurrency hack). Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2022

North Korea, the nation that is being led by Kim Jong UN is back into news headlines for stealing cryptocurrency worth millions through cyber attacks. The post North Korea steals $400m cryptocurrency through Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2022

For the security-minded, the rise of cryptocurrencies has been both a blessing and a curse. The post New Dog, Old Tricks: Reducing Cryptocurrency Phishing Vulnerabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2024

As cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, there has also been growing concern about cybercrime involvement in this sector Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial world, offering new investment opportunities and decentralized transactions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Google, the business subsidiary of tech giant Alphabet Inc, has released a report saying that the compromised cloud accounts were leading hackers to mine cryptocurrency that could prove as a double threat to customers. The post Compromised cloud accounts leading to Cryptocurrency mining appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 18, 2025

We were alerted to Mac and Windows stealers currently distributed via Reddit posts targeting users engaging in cryptocurrency trading. These two malware families have wreaked havoc, pillaging victims’ personal data and enabling their distributors to make substantial gains, mostly by taking over cryptocurrency wallets.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 18, 2024

Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign targeting cryptocurrency users.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 11, 2024

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are being urged to exercise extreme caution after a new phishing campaign was uncovered by cybersecurity researchers at Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL).

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Cryptocurrency users are once again threatened by cyberattacks, this time in the shape of a new clipper malware strain called Laplas, deployed via SmokeLoader. Source SmokeLoader is usually delivered through spear phishing […]. Source SmokeLoader is usually delivered through spear phishing […].

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Threat actors have stolen $55 million worth of cryptocurrency from the bZx decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. The decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms allow users to borrow/loan and speculate on cryptocurrency price variations. “A bZx developer had his personal wallet’s private keys taken in a phishing attack.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2025

Check Point researchers discovered a new version of the Banshee macOS infostealer which is distributed through phishing websites and fake GitHub repositories, often masqueraded as popular software. Experts found a new version of the Banshee macOS information stealer which was enhanced with new evasion mechanisms.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

On February 21, 2025, the cryptocurrency world was rocked by the largest crypto heist in history. billion theft from Bybit is set to drastically reshape the cryptocurrency sector, most likely leading to a new era of regulatory scrutiny and security practices. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a fresh menace has emerged, targeting crypto enthusiasts through a sophisticated phishing kit. Learning how to avoid crypto phishing is crucial […] The post Crypto Phishing Kit Impersonating Login Pages: Stay Informed appeared first on TuxCare.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike is alerting of a phishing campaign that exploits its own branding to distribute a cryptocurrency miner that's disguised as an employee CRM application as part of a supposed recruitment process.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Department of Justice announced charges against five individuals accused of orchestrating a sophisticated phishing scheme that targeted employees across the nation.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 16, 2025

Malicious phishing apps are bypassing Google Play Store security, tricking users into revealing crypto wallet seed phrases and draining funds. Beware and never share your seed

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Are you investing in cryptocurrency or thinking about it? Be sure to listen or watch our April monthly show for our top 3 ways to keep your cryptocurrency safe! ** Links mentioned on the show ** 10 Ways to Keep Your Cryptocurrency Safe [link] Beware of These Top Bitcoin Scams [link] 9 Best Crypto Wallets […].

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

Key findings Phishing Banks were the most popular lure in 2024, accounting for 42.58% of financial phishing attempts. Amazon Online Shopping was mimicked by 33.19% of all phishing and scam pages targeting online store users in 2024. Cryptocurrency phishing saw an 83.37% year-over-year increase in 2024, with 10.7

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Heimadal Security

JULY 6, 2021

An analysis from Baracuda Networks reveals that with the boost of the cryptocurrency popularity, threat actors thought it’s the proper time to launch some cyberattacks through BEC (business email compromise) and phishing impersonations in order to steal credentials that eventually […].

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

CISA adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Hackers target critical flaw CVE-2024-10914 in EOL D-Link NAS Devices China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Cybersecurity affects all of us, but the industry uses complicated terms that make it hard to understand. What does phishing mean? What’s phishing? Phishing is a simple and popular way for hackers trick and hook you. Spear phishing is a special type. Why is there a ‘p’ in phishing? Or zero trust?

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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2024

A crypto phishing campaign has been identified in which a threat actor employs AI-generated content to create 17,000 phishing lure sites impersonating more than 30 major cryptocurrency brands, including Coinbase, Crypto.com, Metamask and Trezor.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 4, 2023

A new phishing campaign is taking advantage of the community’s growing interest in Flipper Zero to steal both their personal data and cryptocurrencies. The post Growing Interest in Flipper Zero Capitalized by Cybercriminals in Phishing Campaign appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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