The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Shashanka Dr. Madhu Shashanka , Chief Data Scientist, Concentric AI Generative AI in 2025 will bring transformative opportunities but heightened cybersecurity risks, including data exposure, AI misuse, and novel threats like prompt injection attacks. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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.” ” The attackers, linked to BlueNoroff and past RustBucket campaigns, used fake cryptocurrency news emails and a malicious app disguised as a PDF.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In a disturbing revelation from SentinelLabs, North Korean-affiliated threat actors, suspected to be linked to the notorious BlueNoroff APT, are actively targeting cryptocurrency businesses and macOS users.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

They can also steal personal data, banking details, cryptocurrency info, emails, and passwords by scraping the files the users upload. The FBI Denver Field Office advises staying cautious online, being aware of potential risks, and keeping antivirus software updated to scan files before opening them. The FBI urges reporting to IC3.gov.

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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. billion in crypto assets.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

By simply paying the fee, usually in cryptocurrencies, the customer will receive the sensitive material ready to be exploited. This can impact not only the general public but also pose a heightened risk to individuals with significant media exposure, including activists, journalists, and politicians.

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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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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT and Bard, powered by large language models, showcase how generative AI transforms business processesbut they also pose new risks. In a recent survey, 93% of respondents admitted to knowingly increasing their companys cybersecurity risks. The challenge? Securing these AI models and the data they generate.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

“They discovered the victims all had something else in common: Each had at one point stored their cryptocurrency seed phrase the secret code that lets anyone gain access to your cryptocurrency holdings in the Secure Notes area of their LastPass account prior to the 2022 breaches at the company. ” reported KrebsOnSecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Matanbuchus and XMRig: Used for cryptocurrency mining, these malware strains can slow down systems while surreptitiously utilizing computing resources. These groups are considered sub-teams of larger cryptocurrency scam networks, highlighting the organized and systematic nature of these phishing attacks.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

A long-standing security risk According to Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) , the flaw has been present for at least eight years and remains unpatched by Microsoft. These groups are using the exploit to conduct cyber espionage and financial crimes, particularly targeting cryptocurrency platforms and sensitive government data.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2025

It specializes in stealing credentials stored in most browsers, session cookie theft for platforms like Discord and Steam, and information theft related to cryptocurrency wallets. We don’t just report on threats – we help protect your social media Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. fr leyamor[.]com

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Wiz Incident Response team reported that threat actors are exploiting the flaw in attacks in the wild to deploy backdoors and cryptocurrency miners. In AWS, Aviatrix Controllers default privilege escalation amplifies the risk of exploitation, enabling cryptojacking and backdoor attacks, per Wiz Research.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Japanese cryptocurrency platform DMM Bitcoin is closing its operations just six months after a $300 million cyber heist. DMM Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, operated by DMM Group, a large Japanese e-commerce and entertainment conglomerate. Bitcoin (BTC), approximately $304 million (48.2

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Since 2021, the Crazy Evil gang has become a major cybercriminal group, using phishing, identity fraud, and malware to steal cryptocurrency. “Targeting of Cryptocurrency Users and Influencers: Crazy Evil explicitly victimizes the cryptocurrency space with bespoke spearphishing lures.”

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2025

In that case, users run the risk of misinterpreting key information, making wrong choices, or unwittingly exposing personally identifiable data. This unintended oversharing fuels risks that could otherwise be mitigated through accessible design. Take privacy settings as an example.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2025

Unlike older systems, this one adapts based on real-time risk signals and transaction history, offering tailored warnings to users. Instead, PayPal now offers dynamic alerts based on the level of risk involved in a transaction. As explained in ZDNet, if the system flags a minor risk, it may issue a gentle warning to the user.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Windows and Qualcomm bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Three new Ivanti CSA zero-day actively exploited in attacks Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 13, 2025

Cryptocurrency isnt just a buzzword anymore. By December 2024, the number of global cryptocurrency owners reached approximately 659 million, marking a 13% increase from January 2024. Many large investors keep the bulk of their funds in offline vaults to minimize risk. This gives you that sweet spot of easy access and lower risk.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Once the victim places enough trust in the scammer, they bring the victim into a cryptocurrency investment scheme. They are also forced to engage in a wide range of malicious activities that can involve cryptocurrency and gambling, or they can be tasked to carry out impersonation scams.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2025

This shift was supercharged by cryptocurrency, encrypted communication platforms, and the global reach of phishing. The anonymity of cryptocurrency fuels the ecosystem, offering frictionless payments while shielding both parties from law enforcement. This model made ransomware more accessible, more efficient, and far more dangerous.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Use secure payment methods Avoid wire transfers, prepaid gift cards, or cryptocurrency for online purchases for Valentine's Day. Attachments within e-cards can also be used to deliver malware, even if they appear to be simple image files. These payment methods are wide open to cyberattack," Machin said.

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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. These tasks can replace some of the more manual, repetitive tasks that security teams usually perform, however, security professionals are still needed to tune this automation and define policy based on risk tolerance. Jason Soroko , Sr.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Blockchain: Developed primarily for cryptocurrency applications and maligned for manipulating those markets, blockchain can be a valuable security tool, as its universe of connected nodes is almost impossible to corrupt or destroy. Knowledge of cloud systems architecture and how it interacts with various devices is invaluable.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 22, 2025

Domain Impersonation : Low-Cost, High-Reward Figure 2: Top true-positive alerts for finance and insurance sector, H2 2024 vs H2 2023 Impersonating domains and subdomains remain a persistent threat, especially for GreyMatter Digital Risk Protection (DRP) customers in the finance and insurance sector.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Furthermore, an independent security researcher released an analysis of a new version of BeaverTail , another type of information stealer designed to exfiltrate data from web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. This malware also possessed the capability to install a backdoor on compromised systems.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

The hackers hijacked the channels to spread cryptocurrency scams, while deleting some of the groups old videos in the process. The attack was largely reminiscent of a 2022 YouTube account hack that repurposed a 2018 interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook to fool viewers into following a separate cryptocurrency scam.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 25, 2025

As more people shift to online financial platforms or cryptocurrencies, digital wallets have become a common target for phishing scams. Upon directing a user to such a site, they can empty their wallet without much risk of consequence as it is difficult to track their funds once it has been moved.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 19, 2025

On June 18th, the same group drained and "burned" more than $90 million in cryptocurrency from Nobitex, Iran's la rgest crypto exchange. The alerts urge CISOs to elevate monitoring and reinforce incident response protocols in light of heightened geopolitical risk. cyber advisories warn of spillover On the same day, major U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2025

We are temporarily suspending all services, including cryptocurrency withdrawals, while our team works to resolve this issue. Please note that all USDT held in Russian wallets is now at risk. Tether has declared war on the Russian crypto market and has blocked our wallets containing over 2.5 billion rubles.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2025

Sadly, that wasn’t the case for Jake Gallen, who owns a cryptocurrency company called Emblem Vault. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Running Zoom in the browser limits its functionality, including not allowing remote control of your system.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2025

Look out for ads with too-good-to-be-true offers, urgent deadlines, or unusual payment methods like cryptocurrency or wire transfers. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Only download AI software or tools from official, trusted sources or verified app stores.

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SecureList

MARCH 5, 2025

This plays into the hands of attackers by allowing them to persist in an unprotected system without the risk of detection. Most active of all have been schemes for distributing popular stealers, remote access tools (RATs), Trojans that provide hidden remote access, and miners that harness computing power to mine cryptocurrency.

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Cisco Security

JULY 7, 2025

During his time with Cisco and at Robust Intelligence before that, Hyrum has been on a self-proclaimed crusade to get people to understand the cybersecurity risks from AI/ML. And, the advent of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has provided a relatively safe channel for ransom, extortion and other illicit payments.

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SecureList

APRIL 8, 2025

ClipBanker is a malware family that replaces cryptocurrency wallet addresses in the clipboard with the attackers’ own. While the attack primarily targets cryptocurrency by deploying a miner and ClipBanker, the attackers could sell system access to more dangerous actors. The persistence methods are worthy of note as well.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

New reports from both Bloomberg and collaborative investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports shed light on how and why text-based codes can put people at risk. Also in the mix were several European banks, apps such as Tinder and Snapshot, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, and even encrypted chat apps like Signal and WhatsApp.

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