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Hackers have been using a Windows tool to drop cryptocurrency-mining malware since November 2021, according to an analysis from Cisco's Talos Intelligence. The attacker exploits Windows Advanced Installer — an application that helps developers package other software installers, such as Adobe Illustrator — to execute malicious scripts on infected machines. According to
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The developers behind file compression software WinRAR have patched a zero-day vulnerability that allowed hackers to install malware onto unsuspecting victims' computers, enabling them to hack into their crypto and stock trading accounts.On Aug. 23, Singapore-based cybersecurity firm Group-IB reported a zero-day vulnerability in the processing of the ZIP file
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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied On-chain threat monitoring system AegisWeb3 has issued a warning on X, alerting the community against phishing attacks imitating Friend.tech. According to AegisWeb3, a phony X account called @friendtech_web3 recently announced an airdrop for the Friend token and
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Blockchain security firm PeckShield revealed fresh vulnerabilities targeting decentralized finance (DeFi) projects on Aug. 9. According to the firm, Aave protocol's Earning Farm has been compromised by a reentrancy attack, resulting in the theft of at least $287,000 worth of Ether (ETH).#PeckShieldAlert ~$287K #Ethereum pic.twitter.com/TOQ9oSzcGN— PeckShield Inc. (@peckshield) August 9,
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Scammers set their sights on Voyager Digital customers during the month-long window when they were able to withdraw some portion of their funds from the bankrupt crypto brokerage, Bloomberg reported, citing Darren Azman, a lawyer for the firm. Law enforcement has been notified of the situation, he added.Voyager customers withdrew
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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied An official update on July 26 reveals that CoinsPaid, an Estonia-based crypto payment provider, was hacked and lost $37.3 million on July 22. CoinsPaid is pointing fingers at the Lazarus Group, a notorious hacker organization known for targeting high-profile
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Mossab Hussein, co-founder of cybersecurity firm Spidersilk, said the surprising emails can be attributed to one of two options: "It's either FTX itself sending those emails [to notify them of the claims portal] and giving people a scare. Or, someone has "a list" of emails and is bruteforce resetting their
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The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 13, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Original Source
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BEUC wants Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter to prohibit influencers from promoting crypto Source
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FTX and collapses like Signature, Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank show need for stronger consumer protection, governance norms, the International Monetary Fund said in its Global Financial Stability Report Source
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