Category: cryptocurrency
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Malicious Rspack, Vant packages published using stolen NPM tokens
Malicious Rspack, Vant packages published using stolen NPM tokens Three popular npm packages, @rspack/core, @rspack/cli, and Vant, were compromised through stolen npm account tokens, allowing threat actors to publish malicious versions that installed cryptominers. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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New fake Ledger data breach emails try to steal crypto wallets
New fake Ledger data breach emails try to steal crypto wallets A new Ledger phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be a data breach notification asking you to verify your recovery phrase, which is then stolen and used to steal your cryptocurrency. […] Lawrence Abrams Go to bleepingcomputer
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“CP3O” pleads guilty to multi-million dollar cryptomining scheme
“CP3O” pleads guilty to multi-million dollar cryptomining scheme A man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to an illegal cryptomining operation that stole millions of dollars worth of cloud computing resources. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley
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Radiant links $50 million crypto heist to North Korean hackers
Radiant links $50 million crypto heist to North Korean hackers Radiant Capital now says that North Korean threat actors are behind the $50 million cryptocurrency heist that occurred after hackers breached its systems in an October 16 cyberattack. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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Crypto-stealing malware posing as a meeting app targets Web3 pros
Crypto-stealing malware posing as a meeting app targets Web3 pros Cybercriminals are targeting people working in Web3 with fake business meetings using a fraudulent video conferencing platform that infects Windows and Macs with crypto-stealing malware. […] Bill Toulas Go to bleepingcomputer
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Nebraska Man pleads guilty to $3.5 million cryptojacking scheme
Nebraska Man pleads guilty to $3.5 million cryptojacking scheme A Nebraska man pleaded guilty on Thursday to operating a large-scale cryptojacking operation after being arrested and charged in April. […] Sergiu Gatlan Go to bleepingcomputer
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North Korean hackers masquerade as remote IT workers and venture capitalists to steal crypto and secrets
North Korean hackers masquerade as remote IT workers and venture capitalists to steal crypto and secrets In itslust for stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information, North Korean hackers are disguising themselves as remote IT workers, recruiters, and even venture capitalists. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Graham Cluley Go to grahamcluley