According to Kaspersky, the campaign started last December, targeting users who are downloading torrents of popular games with a silent install of XMRig, a monero mining program. Crypto Malware Targets Gamers: Monero Mining Payload Delivered via Popular Game Torrents Hackers are now targeting gamers, which have capable computers, with crypto-mining malware. According to Kaspersky, the […]
Recently unsealed court records indicate that a family was kidnapped by a group of six individuals in Chicago last November. Kidnappers asked for a $15 million ransom in cryptocurrency before releasing the family near a dry cleaning business. Kidnappers Demand $15 Million Crypto Ransom for Release of Family in Chicago As crypto gains relevance, more […]
A Kenyan law enforcement agency said it regained control of its X and Facebook accounts on Feb. 9, just hours after hackers used them to promote a fake cryptocurrency. Hackers Offer Tokens for Likes Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced Feb. 9 that it had regained control of its X and Facebook accounts from […]
Proton, the team behind Proton Mail, has taken another step into the financial world by launching Proton Wallet beyond its early access phase. This self-custodial bitcoin wallet empowers users to control their BTC, secure their funds with cutting-edge encryption, and transact peer-to-peer using the Bitcoin via Email feature, streamlining what was once a complex process. […]
According to Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity firm, several apps available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store contain components capable of scanning images that include cryptocurrency seed phrases. Seed Phrases Stored in Screenshots at Risk, Kaspersky Warns Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm of Russian origin, has warned about a new threat that targets […]
But perhaps his most serious allegation is that Coinbase appears to be doing little to curb the issue. America’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange Has Failed to Protect Its Users, According to an Onchain Analyst Pseudonymous onchain analyst Zachxbt claimed on Monday that Coinbase users, many of them elderly, have lost more than $300 million annually to […]
The SOC 2 certification ensures enterprise-level protection for every staked crypto against rising cyber threats during the crypto market’s bullish cycle. Everstake Strengthens Web3 Security With SOC 2 Certification Everstake, a blockchain staking provider has successfully obtained the SOC 2 Type 1 certification, reinforcing its commitment to top-tier security and privacy standards. The independent compliance […]
Blockchain security firm Cyvers said its systems detected multiple suspicious transactions involving Phemex’s hot wallets across several chains. Cyvers estimated that digital assets worth more than $29 million were transferred by suspicious addresses on chains including BNB, ETH, OP, POL, BASE, and ARB. In its Jan. 23 alert, the security firm noted that the suspicious […]
Fraudsters exploiting TRUMP and MELANIA tokens are draining wallets through fake websites, tricking users into sharing seed phrases and risking massive cryptocurrency losses. Fraud Wave Rocks TRUMP and MELANIA Tokens: Are Your Funds Safe? Fraudsters have leveraged the rising popularity of meme coins tied to U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, creating over […]
The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have united to thwart North Korea’s crypto theft schemes, targeting billions in stolen funds fueling weapons programs and cybercrime operations. 3 Nations Join Forces to Shut Down North Korea’s Crypto Funding Machine The U.S., Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint warning against cryptocurrency thefts linked to the […]