Tag: crypto wallets
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BlueNoroff Phishing Kit Targets Crypto Wallets with Zoom Lures
BlueNoroff's phishing kit is a masterclass in deception, using Zoom lures and compromised industry contacts to trick victims into divulging their crypto wallet info. This sophisticated scam combines social engineering and malware to selectively target high-value victims.
OkoBot Malware Targets Crypto Wallets with 20 Payloads
Beware of OkoBot malware, a sneaky threat that's using clever tactics like fake GitHub repositories and ClickFix attacks to steal your cryptocurrency wallet secrets and sensitive data. This malicious framework is armed with over 20 payloads, making it a formidable foe in the world of cybercrime.
Crypto Wallets Expose Users to Cross-Site Tracking Risks
Researchers at KU Leuven have uncovered a concerning vulnerability in popular crypto wallets, finding that they can leak user data, allowing for cross-site tracking and linking of separate addresses. This issue affects around 35 million users of 85 widely-used browser-extension wallets.
AI-Assisted Code Targets Crypto Wallets via Malicious npm Dependency
Researchers have uncovered a sneaky malicious npm campaign, dubbed PromptMink, linked to North Korean hackers Famous Chollima, which targets crypto developers with fake utility packages that secretly steal sensitive info and funds. The campaign's clever tactics even involve an AI-assisted code commit to fly under the radar.
Malicious Apps Infiltrate Apple's China Store, Target Crypto Wallets
Scammers have infiltrated Apple's China App Store with 26 fake cryptocurrency wallet apps, cleverly disguised as popular wallets like Metamask and Coinbase, to steal sensitive recovery phrases and drain users' digital assets. These malicious apps put unsuspecting crypto investors at risk of losing their hard-earned money.