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MacOS Malware KandyKorn Targets Crypto Owners
3.11.2023
A new MacOS malware, known as KandyKorn and linked to the notorious Lazarus Group, has recently been identified. The malware was discovered by the Elastic Security Labs. According to an official report published by the blockchain security firm, KandyKorn relies on social engineering tactics...
Report: Lazarus Group Deploys New ‘Kandykorn’ Malware in Crypto Exchange Attack
2.11.2023
The state-sponsored North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group used a new type of malware called “Kandykorn” to target a cryptocurrency exchange. On October 31, Elastic Security Labs reported that the notorious Lazarus Group used a new type of malicious software (malware) called...
Fake Wallet APP Downloads and Malicious Backdoors are Leading Causes of Crypto Loss: Bitrace
30.10.2023
One of the leading causes of loss of crypto assets is the download of fake wallet applications from search engines. Fraudsters take advantage of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) techniques to promote phishing links that lead to counterfeit wallet apps with...
EtherHiding: Hackers create novel way to hide malicious code in blockchains
16.10.2023
Threat actors have worked out a way to hide malicious payloads in Binance smart contracts to lure victims into updating their browsers from fake prompts, according to cybersecurity researchers
Certik Uncovers Security Vulnerability in Worldcoin’s Verification Process
4.8.2023
On May 29, 2023, Certik, a blockchain and smart contract auditing firm, reported a critical security vulnerability within Worldcoin’s verification process. This flaw could have allowed attackers to bypass strict identification measures and operate an Orb, a device used to collect users’...
Ran Neuner Believes Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Could Double Price Next Year, Dismisses ‘Malicious Intent’ Speculations
27.6.2023
Following Blackrock, the largest asset manager globally, filing for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ran Neuner, host of Crypto Banter, stated during an interview with Michelle Makori, lead anchor for Kitco News, that he believes...
Apple removes malicious Trezor app from App Store
21.6.2023
Apple has removed a fake Trezor wallet app after a researcher revealed its presence in the App Store but others may still be lurking
Attacker hijacks Tornado Cash governance via malicious proposal
21.5.2023
The total control over Tornado Cash governance allows the attacker to withdraw all of the locked votes, drain all of the tokens in the governance contract and brick the router
Chatgpt ‘Is the New Crypto,’ Meta Says Malware Actors Exploit AI Craze
4.5.2023
A growing number of malware creators are now taking advantage of the significant interest in Chatgpt to lure victims, Facebook owner Meta has noticed. According to its head of information security, the AI-based chatbot is “the new crypto” for bad actors and the social media giant is preparing...
AX1 Releases Research on Binance Key Project – Trust Wallet
3.5.2023
PRESS RELEASE. AX1 company recently conducted research on the Trust Wallet, a popular cryptocurrency wallet that has gained a significant following in recent years. The research aimed to understand the level of security and trustworthiness of the wallet, and to identify any potential...
How to Block a Range of IP Addresses
27.3.2023
As much as content creators want traffic to their website, there is such thing as the wrong type of traffic. Sometimes it’s content scrapers, sometimes it’s malicious bots; either way, it’s important to know how to block problematic IPs from your site. To block a range of...
Algodex reveals wallet infiltrated by 'malicious' actor as MyAlgo renews warning: Withdraw now
7.3.2023
Crypto exchange Algodex and wallet provider MyAlgo have both suffered security breaches in the last few weeks
Proposed Bitcoin Vault Feature Could Thwart Malicious Hackers
28.2.2023
The feature is still in draft form and would require a soft fork in order to be adopted into Bitcoin Core
NFT Collection Azuki’s Twitter Account Hacked, Leading Followers to Malicious Link
27.1.2023
Hoshiboy, the co-founder of the popular anime-inspired project, told CoinDesk that the team is in touch with Twitter to resolve the issue
Moonbirds creator Kevin Rose loses $1.1M+ in NFTs after 1 wrong move
26.1.2023
Among the nonfungible tokens (NFTs) stolen from the PROOF co-founder were 25 Chromie Squiggles and one Autoglyph NFT
Nifty News: Fake Pokémon NFT game spreads malware, ‘Jai Ho’ singer to launch metaverse and more
9.1.2023
Software used to access computers remotely has been inserted in a phishing website fronting as an NFT card game for the popular Pokémon franchise
No 'respite' for exploits, flash loans or exit scams in 2023: Cybersecurity firm
3.1.2023
The industry is likely to see “further attempts from hackers targeting bridges in 2023," while users are urged to be warier of their private keys
Today in Crypto: Prepare for 'Pretty Long Crypto Winter', North Korea Stole $1.2B in Crypto in 5 Years, Malicious Hackers Returned $32.7M in 2022
22.12.2022
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Opera launches security tools to protect users against malicious Web3 actors
15.12.2022
The browser also features the ability to enable HTTPS everywhere, bringing an extra layer of protection and making sure the websites people visit use proper encryption protocols
An Unknown Miner Commands More Than 51% of BSV’s Hashpower, Consecutive Strings of Empty Blocks Makes Chain Unreliable
23.10.2022
A single miner has managed to overtake a large portion of the Bitcoinsv (Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision) blockchain capturing more than 80% of the hashrate on October 17. Today, the unknown miner’s hashpower commands around 54% of the Bitcoinsv’s computational power and during...