cryptocurrency

Pierluigi Paganini November 21, 2023
Tor Project removed several relays associated with a suspicious cryptocurrency scheme

The Tor Project removed several relays that were used as part of a cryptocurrency scheme and represented a threat to the users.  The Tor Project announced the removal of multiple network relays that were involved in a cryptocurrency scheme. A Tor network relay is a server that operates within the Tor network and routes data […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 01, 2023
Parallax RAT used in attacks aimed at cryptocurrency entities

Experts warn of a new wave of attacks against cryptocurrency entities, threat actors are using a RAT dubbed Parallax RAT for Infiltration. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Uptycs warns of attacks targeting cryptocurrency organizations with the Parallax remote access Trojan (RAT). Parallax RAT has been distributed through malvertising and phishing campaigns since December 2019. The malware supports […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 24, 2023
Highly evasive cryptocurrency miner targets macOS

Researchers warn of an evasive cryptojacking malware targeting macOS which spreads through pirated applications Jamf Threat Labs researchers reported that an evasive cryptojacking malware targeting macOS was spotted spreading under the guise of the Apple-developed video editing software, Final Cut Pro.  Trojanized versions of legitimate applications are being used to deploy XMRig cryptocurrency miner on […]

Pierluigi Paganini February 14, 2023
Experts discover over 451 clipper malware-laced packages in the PyPI repository

Threat actors published more than 451 unique malware-laced Python packages on the official Python Package Index (PyPI) repository. Phylum researchers spotted more than 451 unique Python packages on the official Python Package Index (PyPI) repository in an attempt to deliver clipper malware on the developer systems. According to the experts, the activity is still ongoing […]

Pierluigi Paganini November 22, 2022
Two Estonian citizens arrested in $575M cryptocurrency fraud scheme

Two Estonian citizens were arrested in Tallinn for allegedly running a $575 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Two Estonian nationals were arrested in Tallinn, Estonia, after being indicted in the US for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that caused more than $575 million in losses. According to the indictment, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, both […]

Pierluigi Paganini October 07, 2022
Hacker stole $566 million worth of Binance Coins from Binance Bridge

Threat actors have stolen 2 million Binance Coins (BNB), worth $566 million, from the popular Binance Bridge. Hackers have reportedly stolen $566 million worth of Binance Coins (BNB) from the Binance Bridge. It seems that threat actors were able to exploit an issue with the bridge, the attack took place at 2:30 PM EST today. […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 21, 2022
Hackers stole $160 Million from Crypto market maker Wintermute

Threat actors have stolen around $160 million worth of digital assets worth from crypto trading firm Wintermute. Malicious actors continue to target organizations in the cryptocurrency industry, the last victim in order of time is crypto trading firm Wintermute. The company made the headlines after that threat actors have stolen around $160 million worth of digital assets. […]

Pierluigi Paganini August 30, 2022
Crooks are increasingly targeting DeFi platforms to steal cryptocurrency

The U.S. FBI warns investors that crooks are increasingly exploiting security issues in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms to steal cryptocurrency. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to warn investors that cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting security flaws in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platforms to steal cryptocurrency. Threat actors are exploiting […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 18, 2022
Microsoft warns of the rise of cryware targeting hot wallets

Microsoft researchers warn of the rising threat of cryware targeting non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, also known as hot wallets. Microsoft warns of the rise of cryware, malicious software used to steal info an dfunds from non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, also known as hot wallets. Data stolen from this kind of malware includes private keys, seed phrases, and […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 05, 2022
MailChimp breached, intruders conducted phishing attacks against crypto customers

Threat actors gained access to internal tools of the email marketing giant MailChimp to conduct phishing attacks against crypto customers. During the weekend, multiple owners of Trezor hardware cryptocurrency wallets reported having received fake data breach notifications from Trezor, BleepingComputer first reported. The fake data breach notification emails urged Trezort customers to reset the PIN of […]