Malwarebytes

APRIL 19, 2022

CISA warns that it uses these trojanized applications to gain access to victims’ computers, to spread other malware, and steal private keys or to exploit other security gaps. Victims are lured into downloading the malware with a variety of social engineering tactics, including spearphishing. Mitigation.

Cryptocurrency 141

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. This incident demonstrates the possibility of attacks being conducted to cause physical harm, and various threat actors may be leveraging electronic or fully digital components. Why does it matter?

Internet 113

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

The threat actors use social engineering to encourage individuals to download trojanized cryptocurrency applications on Windows or macOS operating systems. They use the apps to gain access to the victim's computer and install malware across the network environment, stealing private keys and exploiting other security gaps.

Cryptocurrency 98

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Social Engineering System Administration 98

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Galperin is the current Director of Cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and noted free speech advocate. Longtime network and system administrator Jack Daniel is a technology community activist, mentor, and storyteller. October is now BGP Awareness Month. — Eva (@evacide) October 4, 2021.

Accountability 139

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