Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

authorities today announced criminal charges and financial sanctions against two Russian men accused of stealing nearly $17 million worth of virtual currencies in a series of phishing attacks throughout 2017 and 2018 that spoofed websites for some of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Separately, the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Google, the business subsidiary of tech giant Alphabet Inc, has released a report saying that the compromised cloud accounts were leading hackers to mine cryptocurrency that could prove as a double threat to customers. And then use a 2FA to add an extra layer of security protection to safeguard an online account.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2023

Cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity each year, which has placed crypto exchanges squarely in the crosshairs of cybercriminals looking to steal currency and data. As such, the security of cryptocurrency accounts has become a major concern for users worldwide.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a public service announcement warning the public about scammers impersonating cryptocurrency exchange employees to steal funds. Armed with the information the target provided, the scammer drains the account. With cryptocurrency exchanges, this is often not true.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

One of the most expensive aspects of any cybercriminal operation is the time and effort it takes to constantly create large numbers of new throwaway email accounts. The service in question — kopeechka[.]store ” “Are you working on large volumes and are costs constantly growing? The service in question — kopeechka[.]store

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The US DoJ arrested two people and charged them with stealing and laundering more than $230 million worth of cryptocurrency. The duo attempted to launder the stolen cryptocurrency through crypto exchanges and mixing services. The duo attempted to launder the stolen cryptocurrency through crypto exchanges and mixing services.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

based malware that targets Windows users by stealing sensitive information from Discord, web browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, and social media accounts. This advanced malware... The post Wish Stealer: New Malware Targets Discord, Browsers, and Cryptocurrency Wallets appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Graham Cluley

MARCH 27, 2024

Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor has explained how its Twitter account was compromised - despite it having sensible security precautions in place, such as strong passwords and multi-factor authentication. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

A man from Indiana pleaded guilty to stealing over $37M in cryptocurrency from 571 victims during a 2022 cyberattack. In February 2022, Light participated in a cyber attack on an investment firm in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, stealing over $37,000,000 worth of cryptocurrency from 571 victims.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 22, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, McDonald’s, the global fast-food giant, fell victim to a cyberattack that leveraged the brand’s Instagram account to promote a meme coin called “Grimace.”

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

On October 10, 2022, there were 576,562 LinkedIn accounts that listed their current employer as Apple Inc. LinkedIn declined to answer questions about the account purges, saying only that the company is constantly working to keep the platform free of fake accounts. The next day, half of those profiles no longer existed.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Threat actors are gaining access to AT&T email accounts in an attempt to hack into the victim’s cryptocurrency exchange accounts. Mail keys are unique credentials that AT&T email users can use to log into their accounts using email apps such as Thunderbird or Outlook , but without having to use their passwords.”

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

An active malware campaign has set its sights on Facebook and YouTube users by leveraging a new information stealer to hijack the accounts and abuse the systems' resources to mine cryptocurrency.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Fraudsters redirected email and web traffic destined for several cryptocurrency trading platforms over the past week. And in May of this year, GoDaddy disclosed that 28,000 of its customers’ web hosting accounts were compromised following a security incident in Oct. 2019 that wasn’t discovered until April 2020. PST on Nov.

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Graham Cluley

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hackers who seized control of the official Instagram account of McDonald's claim that they managed to steal US $700,000 from unsuspecting investors by promoting a fake cryptocurrency. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 5, 2024

Web3 security outfit CertiK has fallen foul of scammers, who managed to hijack its Twitter account to share a malicious link to a fake version of the Revoke.cash project.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 30, 2023

I know this will come as a shock to many of you, but scammers have once again succeeded in stealing a lot of money from cryptocurrency investors. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 3, 2024

The official Microsoft India account on Twitter, with over 211,000 followers, was hijacked by cryptocurrency scammers to impersonate Roaring Kitty, the handle used by notorious meme stock trader Keith Gill. [.]

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Microsoft warns that threat actors are using OAuth applications cryptocurrency mining campaigns and phishing attacks. Threat actors are using OAuth applications such as an automation tool in cryptocurrency mining campaigns and other financially motivated attacks. ” states Microsoft. . ” states Microsoft.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A man from Orlando was sentenced to prison for SIM Swapping conspiracy that led to the theft of approximately $1M in cryptocurrency. The man was sentenced for his role in a hacking scheme that led to the theft of approximately $1M worth of cryptocurrency from dozens of victims. ” reads the press release published by DoJ.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Cybersecurity researchers on Monday took the wraps off a new Android trojan that takes advantage of accessibility features on the devices to siphon credentials from banking and cryptocurrency services in Italy, the U.K., and the U.S. as well as five

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2024

The X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant was likely hacked through a brute-force password attack, the company revealed. Last week, threat actors hacked the X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant and used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto platform and share a cryptocurrency scam. ” the company said on X.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 4, 2024

Google-owned cybersecurity company Mandiant has found itself in the awkward position of having to wrestle back control of its Twitter account, after it was hijacked by scammers yesterday.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2024

WhatsApp message from an unknow sender “Jay, your financial account has been added. Account Csy926. Malwarebytes blocked the domain for fraud To fully understand the message, it’s good to know that USTD stands for Tether , a cryptocurrency referred to as a stablecoin because its value is pegged to a flat currency.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The world’s largest cryptocurrency mining pool, BTC.com, announced it was the victim of a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of approximately $3 million worth of crypto assets. BTC.com is the seventh largest cryptocurrency mining pool, accounting for 2.66% of the network’s total hash rate, according to its mining pool tracker.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 3, 2023

Department of Justice seized six virtual currency accounts containing over $112 million in funds stolen in cryptocurrency investment schemes. [.] Today, the U.S.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

We have seen several high-profile accounts that were taken over on X (formerly Twitter) only to be used for cryptocurrency related promotional activities, like expressing the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The @SECGov X account was compromised, and an unauthorized post was posted. You’re all set.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Threat actors are exploiting improperly-secured Google Cloud Platform (GCP) instances to download cryptocurrency mining software to the compromised systems as well as abusing its infrastructure to install ransomware, stage phishing campaigns, and even generate traffic to YouTube videos for view count manipulation.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 4, 2024

Hackers are increasingly targeting verified accounts on X (formerly Twitter) belonging to government and business profiles and marked with 'gold' and 'grey' checkmarks to promote cryptocurrency scams. [.]

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 8, 2024

The official Netgear and Hyundai MEA Twitter/X accounts (together with over 160,000 followers) are the latest hijacked to push scams designed to infect potential victims with cryptocurrency wallet drainer malware. [.]

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Daniel James Junk (22) of Portland was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme that resulted in the theft of millions of dollars of cryptocurrency using a SIM swapping. Once hijacked a SIM, the attacker can steal money, cryptocurrencies and personal information, including contacts synced with online accounts.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Twitter/X account of blockchain security firm CertiK was hijacked today to redirect the company's more than 343,000 followers to a malicious website pushing a cryptocurrency wallet drainer. [.]

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 3, 2024

American cybersecurity firm and Google Cloud subsidiary Mandiant had its X (formerly Twitter) account compromised for more than six hours by an unknown attacker to propagate a cryptocurrency scam. As of writing, the account has been restored on the social media platform. It's currently not clear how the account was breached.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, for his alleged role in a cyberattack that rocked the cryptocurrency market earlier... The post Cybercriminal Arrested in Connection with SEC X Account Hack That Manipulated Bitcoin Market appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cybercriminals are abusing Google Looker Studio to create counterfeit cryptocurrency phishing websites that phish digital asset holders, leading to account takeovers and financial losses. [.]

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Hackology

JUNE 28, 2024

Market making in crypto is a critical function that ensures the smooth operation and liquidity of cryptocurrency markets. This article will explain the role of market makers in the cryptocurrency space, their importance to exchanges, and the different types of entities that engage in market-making activities.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Poorly secured Linux SSH servers are being targeted by bad actors to install port scanners and dictionary attack tools with the goal of targeting other vulnerable servers and co-opting them into a network to carry out cryptocurrency mining and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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