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 cybersecurity threat involving a malware called SilentCryptoMiner is targeting users by pretending to be a tool to bypass internet restrictions. According to Kaspersky, this scheme is gaining popularity among cybercriminals who use specific software to spread malware disguised as helpful applications. This particular campaign has already compromised over 2,000 Russian users by promoting ...
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 ...
The U.S. Secret Service has taken significant action against the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, which is accused of supporting money laundering and violating sanctions. On March 6, they seized three of Garantex’s website domains and froze over $26 million in cryptocurrency linked to illegal activities. This move comes after Garantex reportedly processed around $96 billion ...
The FBI has accused North Korea’s Lazarus Group of stealing $1.5 billion in Ethereum from the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. The agency released wallet addresses linked to the hackers to help track the stolen funds. The group, referred to as TraderTraitor by the FBI, has moved some assets into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, complicating recovery efforts. ...
Two men have been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case involving a 75-year-old man from Aberdeen, who lost a significant amount of money in July 2024. Police Scotland, along with assistance from authorities in England, detained a 54-year-old man in Coventry and a 36-year-old man in Mexborough on February 18. Both suspects face ...
An Alabama man, Eric Council Jr, has admitted to his role in a SIM swapping scheme that targeted the SEC’s social media account. The 25-year-old was charged last October for trying to manipulate cryptocurrency prices to benefit himself and others. When the SEC’s account falsely announced the approval of Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin’s price spiked by ...
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 ...
