A new malware called MassJacker is targeting users searching for pirated software, according to CyberArk. MassJacker is a type of clipper malware designed to steal cryptocurrency by replacing copied wallet addresses with attacker-controlled ones. The attack begins on a site that appears to offer pirated software and leads to the download of various malicious files. ...
A new cyber threat named MassJacker is targeting users looking for pirated software, according to CyberArk. This clipper malware monitors clipboard content to steal cryptocurrency by replacing copied wallet addresses with those controlled by attackers. The infection chain starts at a suspicious website offering pirated software, which delivers the malware via a PowerShell script. MassJacker ...
A new clipboard hijacking malware called ‘MassJacker’ has been found, which targets cryptocurrency users. It monitors the clipboard of infected computers for cryptocurrency wallet addresses and swaps them with addresses controlled by the attackers. This operation has used over 778,000 wallet addresses and has reportedly stolen substantial amounts, with one Solana wallet alone collecting over ...
North Korean hackers, known as the Lazarus Group, have successfully stolen over $300 million from a recent $1.5 billion cryptocurrency heist targeting the ByBit exchange. This group has been active in laundering cryptocurrency to fund the North Korean regime’s military. Experts report that the hackers work almost around the clock to cover their money trail, ...
A North Korean hacking group, known as the Lazarus Group, has successfully stolen about $300 million from the cryptocurrency exchange ByBit as part of a larger $1.5 billion heist. This notorious group specializes in hacking and is now funneling stolen funds, likely to support the North Korean military. Experts warn that tracking and recovering the ...
As digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum gain popularity, the security of these assets has become a major concern for both investors and everyday users. The switch to decentralized currencies brings new risks, including a significant rise in cryptocurrency theft, which hit nearly $2 billion in early 2025 alone. Common threats include hacking exchanges, phishing ...
A recent scam has targeted job seekers in the Web3 space, using fake job interviews through a harmful meeting app called “GrassCall.” This social engineering scheme, carried out by a Russian-speaking group known as Crazy Evil, has affected hundreds of individuals, with reports of cryptocurrency wallets being drained. Victims were tricked into downloading malware disguised ...
In a recent revelation, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit disclosed a sophisticated attack that resulted in the theft of over $1.46 billion in digital assets from its Ethereum cold wallet, marking the largest crypto heist in history. The breach occurred during a transfer meant for Bybit’s warm wallet, where the attack manipulated the transaction process while appearing ...
Bybit, a cryptocurrency firm based in Dubai, has reported a major security breach involving the theft of $1.5 billion in digital currency, potentially the largest heist in crypto history. The company’s founder reassured users that their funds are secure, and Bybit will refund affected clients. Hackers exploited vulnerabilities to access the firm’s Ethereum wallet, causing ...
A 45-year-old man has been linked to a case of online fraud involving the theft of €53,825 in cryptocurrency, as reported by Greece’s Cyber Crime Unit. The investigation began when a Greek citizen reported unauthorized access to his email and cryptocurrency exchange accounts. Hackers made three transactions to wallets they controlled. Authorities traced the crime ...
