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Remote access tools abused to spread malware and steal cryptocurrency
The new campaign also involves replacing cryptocurrency addresses shared via clipboard and setting up fake cryptocurrency websites. Trend…
November 29, 2021
Hacker stole $55M worth of crypto from DeFi lender bZx via phishing
The hack took place after one of the bZx’s employees was sent a phishing email embedded with a malicious macro hidden in an MS word document.
November 8, 2021
Google details cookie stealer malware campaign targeting YouTubers
Google attributed the malware campaign to a group of attackers recruited via a Russian-language hacker forum.
October 22, 2021
OpenSea vulnerability allowed crypto stealing with malicious NFTs
Researchers investigated the issue in OpenSea after an increase in complaints about receiving and opening free airdropped NFTs to steal user funds.
October 14, 2021
Ransomware gang behind attacks on 100+ companies busted
Law enforcement authorities managed to seize millions in cryptocurrency and luxury vehicles owned by the ransomware gang.
October 5, 2021
Hackers exploit 2FA flaw to steal crypto from 6,000 Coinbase users
working to reimburse the customers for the funds they have lost and help them regain control of their accounts. Here's what happened.
October 2, 2021
Hacker pleads guilty to sim swapping, stealing cryptocurrency
A 21-year old hacker has admitted running a campaign over social media to hijack accounts of "high-value" account names and steal cryptocurrency.
August 16, 2021
Hackers steal $600 million in largest ever cryptocurrency heist
As per Poly Network hackers exploited a vulnerability in contract calls where a contract can modify the keeper of a contract, execute transactions.
August 11, 2021
Old crypto malware makes come back, hits Windows, Linux devices
LemonDuck was first discovered in China in 2019 as a cryptocurrency botnet that used affected systems for Monero mining.
July 27, 2021
Defi protocol THORChain loses $8 million in “seemingly whitehat” attack
THORChain said that "the hacker deliberately limited their impact, seemingly a whitehat."
July 26, 2021