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Attackers Drain $3.1 Million Using 'Ill Bloom' Crypto Wallet Flaw

A single coordinated attack exploited the Ill Bloom flaw on May 27, draining a staggering $3.1 million from 431 wallets in a single day. This shocking theft was made possible by a weak random-number generator in certain wallet software that created easily guessable recovery phrases.

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Browser window with generic extension interface on a laptop screen in a home office setting.

Malware Exploits Google Notes Extension to Steal Crypto Wallet Addresses

Malware actors are using a fake Google Notes extension to secretly steal cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and it's being delivered through sneaky unsigned installers that disguise the threat as a harmless utility. This stealthy operation, dubbed Silent Swap, uses a malicious Chromium extension to gain broad access to your browsing data and clipboard.

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