This malware alters wallet addresses during transactions, leading to financial losses. It swaps the user’s copied wallet address with one controlled by attackers. As a result, funds are sent to the wrong destination without the user realizing it. Binance Highlights Risks of Clipper Malware in Crypto Transactions Since August 27, …
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a paper alerting the public of “aggressive” attacks from North Korean hackers against the crypto industry and companies associated with digital asset investment products. According to the report, these attacks consist primarily of sophisticated social engineering tactics that even crypto …
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Hackers are getting more and more aggressive towards stealing cryptos. They have stolen over $1.2 Billion in crypto since January. Reports suggest that most of these hacks are related to DPRK. The FBI has issued a Public service announcement on September 3, warning the crypto industry about North Korean hackers. …
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Pro-Ripple (XRP) Lawyer John Deaton Will Face Off Against Dem Sen Elizabeth Warren
by Wayne Jonesby Wayne JonesJohn Deaton, a former Marine and prominent advocate for Ripple’s XRP, has emerged victorious in the Massachusetts Republican primary, securing his position as the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate race. Following his victory, he will now face off against Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in the November elections. GOP Nomination …
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FBI warns of North Korean threat to crypto, cautions against potential ETF-related attacks
by Gino Matosby Gino MatosThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning about North Korea’s aggressive targeting of the crypto industry on Sept. 3. The agency detailed the sophisticated social engineering campaigns conducted by North Korean actors against employees of crypto-related businesses, notably DeFi applications. The report highlighted that North Korean actors have …
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The FBI has issued a public service announcement today, in which they explained how the DPRK is aggressively targeting the crypto industry. In their announcement, the FBI mentioned that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is using social engineering schemes to target crypto companies. These social engineering campaigns are …
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August 2024 was a very eventful time in the cryptocurrency industry where multiple major hacks were recorded and according to the latest peckshield report, the industry lost $313.86 million in the process. The five most common incidents were largely rooted in phishing and unauthorized transfers and exposed the biggest weaknesses …
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In a concerning development for macOS users and cryptocurrency holders, security researchers have identified a new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) named “Cthulhu Stealer.” According to a recent Cado Security report, this malware specifically targets macOS systems, challenging the long-held belief that Apple’s operating system is immune to such threats. While macOS has …
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The rise of Cthulhu Stealer indicates that no system is completely secure against cyber threats. How Malware Steals Mac Users’ Crypto? Cthulhu Stealer disguises itself as legitimate applications such as CleanMyMac and Adobe GenP and software claiming to be an early release of “Grand Theft Auto VI.” Once the user mounts …
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Blockchain security platform Scam Sniffer reported that a crypto trader lost $55.47 million in DAI stablecoin to a phishing attack. According to the firm, the trader lost their assets after mistakenly transferring ownership of their collateralized debt position (CDP) on DeFi Saver Proxy to a malicious wallet. DeFi Saver Proxy …