SecureList

MAY 28, 2025

2022: From zero to threat Zanubis was first observed in the wild around August 2022, initially targeting financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchange users in Peru. This included the contact list, the list of installed applications, and various device identifiers, such as the manufacturer, model, and fingerprint.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Manufacturing: IP theft and ransomware are top risks; OT/ICS systems still lag in basic controls. Ransoms are usually paid via cryptocurrency, and those values have been back on the rise since Q4 2023rising aggressively in the past couple of quarters. Healthcare: Insider threats and error-related breaches dominate.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Another major concern is the impact on blockchain security and digital trust, as quantum computers may eventually emphasize elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), threatening the integrity of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and financial transactions.

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SecureList

APRIL 23, 2025

The campaign, dubbed “Operation SyncHole”, has impacted at least six organizations in South Korea’s software, IT, financial, semiconductor manufacturing, and telecommunications industries, and we are confident that many more companies have actually been compromised. The data is sent and received in JSON format.

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Malware Software Encryption Internet 139

Penetration Testing

JUNE 9, 2025

ShadowPad, a privately sold modular malware platform, was used in a global campaign spanning June 2024 to March 2025, compromising victims in manufacturing, government, finance, telecom, and research. These implants exfiltrated sensitive files such as certificates and cryptocurrency keys via a custom PowerShell exfiltration script.

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Penetration Testing Advertising DNS Cybersecurity 93

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The US, manufacturing sector, and professional, scientific, and technical services (PSTS) sector are primary targets amidst an overall increase in ransomware attacks. Little Change in Victimology As we saw in the previous reporting period, ransomware groups continue to heavily target the manufacturing and PSTS sectors.

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Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 59

Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Akira’s victims spanned a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. infrastructure sectors, including healthcare, government services, financial services, and critical manufacturing.

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Malware Ransomware Healthcare Passwords 117

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Hackers have infected with a piece of malware some IoT devices running Windows 7 designed by three of the world’s largest manufacturers. The experts reported that several IoT devices at some major manufacturers have been infected with a cryptocurrency miner in October 2019. ” reads the report p ublished by TrapX.”First,

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Manufacturing IoT Malware Cryptocurrency 145

Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

The disclosure revealed a profitable network of phishing sites that behave and look like the real Privnote, except that any messages containing cryptocurrency addresses will be automatically altered to include a different payment address controlled by the scammers. co showing the site did indeed swap out any cryptocurrency addresses.

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Phishing Cryptocurrency DDOS Internet 318

Heimadal Security

JUNE 17, 2021

As advertised on the French manufacturer’s website, the Nano X wallets keep cryptocurrency secure and support over 1,100 coin types. The post Scammers Are Mailing Fake Ledger Devices to Steal Cryptocurrency appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Unlike the Nano S, which was created for people who want to hold […].

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Cryptocurrency Manufacturing Scams Advertising 98

Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The post QNAP NAS Devices Targeted Now by Another Cryptocurrency Mining Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Customers are required to implement […]. Customers are required to implement […].

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Malware Manufacturing Software 98

Graham Cluley

MARCH 27, 2024

Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor has explained how its Twitter account was compromised - despite it having sensible security precautions in place, such as strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

Threat actors behind the 3CX supply chain attack have targeted a limited number of cryptocurrency companies with a second-state implant. The software is used by organizations in almost every industry, including automotive, food & beverage, hospitality, Managed Information Technology Service Provider (MSP), and manufacturing.

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Cryptocurrency Malware Software Manufacturing 98

Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2022

The RedLine malware allows operators to steal several information, including credentials, credit card data, cookies, autocomplete information stored in browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, credentials stored in VPN clients and FTP clients. The malicious code can also act as a first-stage malware.

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Malware Manufacturing Cryptocurrency Cybercrime 145

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 27, 2019

-based Synoptek is a managed service provider that maintains a variety of cloud-based services for more than 1,100 customers across a broad spectrum of industries , including state and local governments, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail and software. A now-deleted Tweet from Synoptek on Dec.

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Ransomware Financial Services Media Phishing 242

The Hacker News

APRIL 16, 2025

Cheap Android smartphones manufactured by Chinese companies have been observed pre-installed with trojanized apps masquerading as WhatsApp and Telegram that contain cryptocurrency clipper functionality as part of a campaign since June 2024.

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Antivirus Manufacturing Cryptocurrency Malware 103

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 8, 2021

A ransomware attack targeted on Taiwan-based Laptop Manufacturer Gigabyte is said to have halted the production operation of the company from the past few days. Preliminary investigation has proved that few of the servers related to manufacturing were hit badly by the file encrypting malware.

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Ransomware Manufacturing Encryption Cryptocurrency 119

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The government says Russian national Artur Sungatov used LockBit ransomware against victims in manufacturing, logistics, insurance and other companies throughout the United States. LockBit members have executed attacks against thousands of victims in the United States and around the world, according to the U.S.

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Ransomware Cybercrime Encryption Insurance 347

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Microsoft warns of Vietnam-linked Bismuth group that is deploying cryptocurrency miner while continues its cyberespionage campaigns. Researchers from Microsoft reported that the Vietnam-linked Bismuth group, aka OceanLotus , Cobalt Kitty , or APT32 , is deploying cryptocurrency miners while continues its cyberespionage campaigns.

Cryptocurrency 138

Cryptocurrency Antivirus Manufacturing Government 138

The Hacker News

AUGUST 21, 2022

Bitcoin ATM manufacturer General Bytes confirmed that it was a victim of a cyberattack that exploited a previously unknown flaw in its software to plunder cryptocurrency from its users.

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Manufacturing Cryptocurrency Software 96

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Note 1- Since 1828, the said France-based company has been serving several business sectors such as Agri Foods, Marine supply, Building and Infrastructure, and Manufacturing. The post Cyber Attack on Bureau Veritas appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence Encryption Manufacturing 143

Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

For example, those in the financial services industry may see more activity around information stealers; others in manufacturing may be more likely to encounter ransomware. Manufacturing. Like the Technology sector, cryptomining activity was also high in the Manufacturing industry. This is what we’re going to cover in part two.

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DNS Financial Services Manufacturing Healthcare 143

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2023

Cryptocurrency ATM maker General Bytes suffered a security breach over the weekend, the hackers stole $1.5M worth of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency ATM manufacturers General Bytes suffered a security incident that resulted in the theft of $1.5M worth of cryptocurrency.

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Cryptocurrency VPN Manufacturing Firewall 98

Webroot

APRIL 7, 2021

The reason for this volatility is at least partly attributed to an event known as “ the halvening ,” where the reward generating supply of the cryptocurrency is cut in half, simultaneously increasing demand. Not necessarily, says threat researcher and cryptocurrency expert Tyler Moffitt. A more direct relationship.

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Ransomware Cryptocurrency Marketing Cybercrime 125

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

The list of victims includes manufacturing organizations, banks, schools, and event and meeting planning companies. “To offset the losses from these economic setbacks, the North Korean government could have sponsored cyber actors stealing from banks and cryptocurrency wallets for more than five years.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Ledger, a renowned manufacturer of hardware cryptocurrency wallets, has cautioned its clients about the risks associated with using dApps (decentralized applications), due to a detected supply chain attack.

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Penetration Testing Manufacturing Cryptocurrency Risk 83

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

The APT43 group has been instructed to target organizations in South Korea, the United States, Japan, and Europe, with a particular focus on infiltrating networks associated with educational institutions, government entities, and the manufacturing sector.

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Hacking Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Manufacturing 105

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2020

At the time of the first attack, the security breach caused the disruption of manufacturing processes and customer service. According to the media , Lion refused to comment on reports of an $800,000 equivalent ransomware demand, made in the Monero cryptocurrency. ” The Sydney Morning Herald reported. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cyber Attacks Media Advertising Manufacturing 134

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“A Russian, suspected of having recovered in cryptocurrencies the money taken from French victims of the powerful Hive ransomware , dismantled in January, was arrested last week, AFP learned on Tuesday December 12 from the judicial police.” anti-cybercrime (Ofac).” cybersecurity and intelligence authorities.

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Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Manufacturing 142

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 28, 2021

If the victim fails to pay the ransom in cryptocurrency, they then sell the stolen data on the dark web. Note 2- Conti Ransomware gang has so far targeted corporate networks of companies operating in Manufacturing, power and government sector.

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Ransomware Encryption Manufacturing Cryptocurrency 114

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

Android malware targets over 200 mobile financial and cryptocurrency applications, including Paypal Business , Revolut , Barclays , UniCredit , CapitalOne UK , HSBC UK , Santander UK , TransferWise , Coinbase , and paysafecard. . . ” reads the analysis published by Cybereason. ” concludes the report.

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Mobile Financial Services Banking Malware 143

Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2021

Cryptojacking malware allows threat actors to secretly mine for cryptocurrency abusing computational resources of the infected devices. ” Microsoft experts pointed out that cryptocurrency miners make heavy use of repeated mathematical operations that are monitored by the PMU. ” continues the announcement. .

Technology 118

Technology Malware Threat Detection Antivirus 118

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2022

GENERAL BYTES is the world’s largest Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency ATM manufacturer. The ATM machines manufactured by the company are remotely controlled by a Crypto Application Server (CAS), which manages the operation of the devices.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Firewall Cryptocurrency Hacking 98

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

billion in cryptocurrency. Eastern Europe has one of the highest rates of cryptocurrency transaction volume associated with criminal activity and, thanks to Hydra, is the only region with a criminal service as one of the top ten entities sending cryptocurrency value to the region. Dark web markets: record spending in 2020.

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Marketing Cryptocurrency Manufacturing Accountability 93

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In the past two months, the FBI gained intelligence from its sources that Cuba Ransomware gang was showing a lot of interest in firms involved in public health, manufacturing, financial services, government services and Information Technology. And might increase the ransom from $60m per target to $145m.

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Ransomware Financial Services Manufacturing Cryptocurrency 102

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Blockchain, also referred to as distributed ledger technology , or DLT, is much more than just the mechanism behind Bitcoin and cryptocurrency speculation mania. However, cryptocurrencies are only one small part of blockchain technology. Blockchain technology in 2019 may prove to be what the internet was in 1999.

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Technology Cryptocurrency Internet Internet 179

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 8, 2018

However, purchasers of Bitcoin wallets — the software programs that facilitate storing someone’s cryptocurrency-related wealth — usually have one priority topping their lists: security. His tale of woe proves a hacker couldn’t contact a Bitcoin wallet manufacturer, masquerade as a wallet owner and get the goods for access.

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Cryptocurrency Hacking Manufacturing Advertising 104