Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

worth of cryptocurrency from one of the companys offline wallets. The Bybit hack is the largest cryptocurrency heist ever, surpassing previous ones like Ronin Network ($625M), Poly Network ($611M), and BNB Bridge ($566M). Crypto exchange Bybitwas the victim of a sophisticated attack, and threat actors stole $1.5B

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The FBI warns of a significant increase in scams involving free online document converters to infect users with malware. The FBI warns that threat actors use malicious online document converters to steal users sensitive information and infect their systems with malware. ” reads the alert. ” continues the alert.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

stealer that collects information such as saved credentials, cryptocurrency wallet data and browsing history, packs it into a.7z com/Dipo17/battle ) and execute them. These components were as follows: A Node.js 7z archive and uploads it to the attackers via Telegram. Notably, the attacker-controlled Bitcoin wallet ( ID: bc1qtxlz2m6r[.]yspzt

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

Experts warn of a large-scale cryptocurrency miner campaign targeting Russian users with SilentCryptoMiner. Kaspersky researchers discovered a mass malware campaign spreading SilentCryptoMiner by disguising it as a tool to bypass internet restrictions. Common malware families include NJRat , XWorm, Phemedrone , and DCRat.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

SentinelLabs observed North Korea-linked threat actor BlueNoroff targeting businesses in the crypto industry with a new multi-stage malware. SentinelLabs researchers identified a North Korea-linked threat actor targeting crypto businesses with new macOS malware as part of a campaign tracked as “Hidden Risk.”

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These malware scams lure individuals with fake conference invitations designed to mimic legitimate meeting requests and exploit users’ trust. You are then guided to execute PowerShell code designed to “fix” the supposed problem, unwittingly allowing malware to infiltrate their systems.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s calendar at Calendly , a popular application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2025

The malware includes tools for password theft and stealthy access.” ” The malware is designed for password theft and stealthy access, aiming to steal credentials, crypto wallets, and sell system access for financial gain. . This build-your-own-malware approach makes these attacks more efficient, stealthy, and adaptable.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 8, 2025

In a disturbing discovery by Kaspersky Labs, attackers have been exploiting SourceForge to deliver a sophisticated malware combo: a ClipBanker Trojan and […] The post SourceForge Used to Distribute ClipBanker Trojan and Cryptocurrency Miner appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 7, 2025

KrebsOnSecurity recently told the saga of a cryptocurrency investor named Tony who was robbed of more than $4.7 million in cryptocurrencies from Tony was verify-trezor[.]io. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as those working at the cryptocurrency exchanges Coinbase and Binance. Image: Shutterstock, iHaMoo.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2025

Security experts have uncovered a new malware campaign, RedisRaider, that targets misconfigured Redis servers to secretly mine cryptocurrency. The malware, written in Go, spreads aggressively by exploiting weak Redis configurations, ultimately deploying the XMRig Monero miner on compromised Linux systems.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It also uses stealer malware to extract the victim’s credit card data as well as details about the infected device. Technical Details Background In August 2024, we stumbled upon a massive infection caused by an unknown bundle consisting of miner and stealer malware. SteelFox.gen , Trojan.Win64.SteelFox.*. SteelFox.*.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 4, 2023

News : Researchers at Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky today revealed that they identified a small number of cryptocurrency-focused firms as at least some of the victims of the 3CX software supply-chain attack that’s unfolded over the past week.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2025

Once these permissions are granted, the malware gains extensive capabilities that allow its operators to steal the user’s banking data and credentials, as well as perform remote actions and control the device without the user’s knowledge. Join us in this blogpost as we take a closer look at the malware’s evolution over time.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 14, 2025

The ReversingLabs research team has uncovered yet another software supply chain attack targeting the cryptocurrency ecosystem, this time The post PyPI Malware Alert: Malicious ‘solana-token’ Package Targets Solana Developers appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2025

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the publics interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and delivering malware via text-to-video tools. After the first run, the malware displays an error window to trick victims into executing it again. For a full technical analysis of the malware, feel free to read the researchers’ report.

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SecureList

MARCH 3, 2025

million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. million malware, adware or unwanted software attacks targeting mobile devices. Some time later, the user received a phishing link to download malware disguised as a shipment tracking app. A total of 1.1 A total of 1.1

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Sarcoma Ransomware Unveiled: Anatomy of a Double Extortion Gang RVTools Bumblebee Malware Attack How a Trusted IT Tool Became a Malware Delivery Vector Malicious Checker Packages on PyPI Probe TikTok and Instagram for (..)

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2025

A critical vulnerability in Aviatrix Controller is actively exploited to deploy backdoors and cryptocurrency miners in the wild. The Wiz Incident Response team reported that threat actors are exploiting the flaw in attacks in the wild to deploy backdoors and cryptocurrency miners. ” reads the advisory published by Wiz.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Banshee Stealer, a MacOS Malware-as-a-Service, shut down after its source code leaked online. In August 2024, Russian hackers promoted BANSHEE Stealer, a macOS malware targeting x86_64 and ARM64, capable of stealing browser data, crypto wallets, and more. The code is now available on GitHub. concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2025

Pirated software seekers are targeted by the new MassJacker clipper malware, according to CyberArk researchers. A new malware campaign spreading a new clipper malware dubbed MassJacker targets users searching for pirated software, Cyberark users warn. com) distributing pirated software that also spreads malware.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is warning of an "ongoing" global threat that's targeting cryptocurrency users with clipper malware with the goal of facilitating financial fraud.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Linux environments to conduct illicit cryptocurrency mining. The activity, which specifically singles out the Oracle Weblogic server, is designed to deliver malware dubbed Hadooken, according to cloud security firm Aqua.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Last week, the Russian government reportedly arrested Matveev and charged him with creating malware used to extort companies. “It’s possible this is a shakedown by Kaliningrad authorities of a local internet thug who has tens of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency,” Intel 471 wrote in an analysis published Dec.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 18, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malware campaign that targets publicly exposed Docket API endpoints with the aim of delivering cryptocurrency miners and other payloads.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2024

North Korea-linked threat actors were spotted using new malware called OtterCookie as part of the Contagious Interview campaign that targets software developer community with fake job offers. Since November 2024, threat actors employed the malware OtterCookie, alongside BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret, in the campaign.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It’s pretty nasty : The malware was dubbed “ Shikitega ” for its extensive use of the popular Shikata Ga Nai polymorphic encoder, which allows the malware to “mutate” its code to avoid detection.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Shefel asserts he and his team were responsible for developing the card-stealing malware that Golubov’s hackers installed on Target and Home Depot payment terminals, and that at the time he was technical director of a long-running Russian cybercrime community called Lampeduza. “I’m also godfather of his second son.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape CISA Releases Malware Analysis Report on RESURGE Malware Associated with Ivanti Connect Secure Unboxing Anubis: Exploring the Stealthy Tactics of FIN7’s Latest Backdoor Advancements in delivery: Scripting with (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2025

ELUSIVE COMET targets its victims by luring them into a Zoom video call and then taking over their PC to install malware, infiltrate their accounts, and steal their assets. Sadly, that wasn’t the case for Jake Gallen, who owns a cryptocurrency company called Emblem Vault. He took the bait. ” Gallen did his due diligence.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A sophisticated phishing campaign masquerading as Zoom meeting invitations has resulted in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency, as revealed by a recent analysis from blockchain security firm SlowMist. By... The post Fake Zoom Meeting Links Lead to Million-Dollar Cryptocurrency Heist appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A 26-year-old Ukrainian man is awaiting extradition from The Netherlands to the United States on charges that he acted as a core developer for Raccoon , a popular “malware-as-a-service” offering that helped paying customers steal passwords and financial data from millions of cybercrime victims. According to the U.S.

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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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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Linux servers are the target of an ongoing campaign that delivers a stealthy malware dubbed perfctl with the primary aim of running a cryptocurrency miner and proxyjacking software.

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