SecureList

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We highlighted the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and anticipated an increase in crypto scams. The forecast correctly emphasized that users had become more aware of crypto and would not easily fall for primitive scams. Increase in red team penetration testing frameworks: False.

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Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report, revealing alarming trends in the rapidly growing world of cryptocurrency crime. In 2023 alone, over 69,000... The post FBI’s 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report: $5.6

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Cryptocurrency Scams Internet Internet 44

Penetration Testing

MARCH 17, 2025

A sophisticated campaign involving thousands of fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms has been uncovered by Unit 42 researchers. These The post Thousands of Fake Crypto Investment Platforms Uncovered in Widespread Scam Campaign appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 27, 2025

Streamlined RaaS Operations: The ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem has become more efficient, with affiliates adopting new, more specialized strategies like help-desk scams to accelerate and refine their attacks. Affiliates using IABs for access need to have non-traceable cryptocurrency and often a guarantor to facilitate purchase.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. The cryptocurrency business continues to grow, and people continue to invest their money in this market because it’s a digital asset and all transactions occur online. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

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Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The cryptocurrency sector that enables ransomware crime should be more closely regulated. Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April. Which is more Important: Vulnerability Scans Or Penetration Tests?

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Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

In a recent investigation by Check Point Research (CPR), a sophisticated crypto scam was uncovered, leveraging a fake app impersonating the popular Web3 protocol, WalletConnect, to drain users’ cryptocurrency wallets....

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Cryptocurrency Scams Cybersecurity 53

Penetration Testing

MAY 11, 2025

In a newly report, Bitdefender Labs has revealed a persistent and evolving malvertising campaign operating through Facebook Ads, The post Fake Crypto Platforms on Facebook Steal Your Data! Beware Celebrity Endorsements appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 19, 2025

North Korean APT Famous Chollima (Wagemole) is using a new Python-based RAT, PylangGhost, in fake job interviews to target crypto professionals and steal credentials.

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Cryptocurrency Scams Phishing Malware 65

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To make matters worse, with the development of penetration-testing tools and services, the dark market saw the rise of new malicious tools. These tools are developed and used for legitimate services, such as assessing clients’ security infrastructure and potential for successful network penetration. million USD) monthly.

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