January 9, 2024 at 05:31PM The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s account, X, was hacked to falsely announce the approval of Bitcoin ETFs. The tweet, promptly deleted, led to a temporary spike in Bitcoin prices. However, the SEC clarified that no such approval had been granted. This incident follows a string of account breaches targeting … Read more
January 9, 2024 at 04:53PM The SEC’s Twitter account was hijacked to falsely announce approval of Bitcoin ETFs, causing a surge and subsequent drop in cryptocurrency prices. The misleading tweet was deleted, and SEC chairman Gary Gensler confirmed it as false. Bitcoin initially spiked to $47,900 but is now at $46,247. Developments ongoing. The SEC’s … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 03:11PM On Wednesday, miscreants seized control of security firm Mandiant’s Twitter account to attempt cryptocurrency theft. After being renamed as a phony crypto wallet service account, the hijackers lured users to a fraudulent website for free tokens, prompting concerns of financial losses. The incident highlights Twitter’s ongoing security concerns and risks … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 06:39PM Mandiant’s Twitter account was hijacked to facilitate a cryptocurrency scam, with the attacker impersonating the Phantom crypto wallet and promoting a fake website. The scam involved redirecting users to a phishing website to drain their cryptocurrency wallets. Mandiant acknowledged the incident and is working on a resolution, while the hacker … Read more
December 28, 2023 at 01:08PM Risk and financial advisory company Kroll has revealed details about the August data breach, exposing personal info of FTX bankruptcy claimants, including coin holdings. Kroll cautioned affected individuals about potential phishing attacks and recommended security measures, such as not sharing personal info and storing crypto in cold wallets. The breach … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 09:41AM German and US authorities, with support from other countries, have shut down Kingdom Market, a dark web platform for illegal activities. The platform allowed users to buy and sell drugs, cybercrime tools, and forged documents using cryptocurrencies. This operation led to the arrest of an administrator and has caused disruption … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 07:37PM The six-month Operation HAECHI IV, coordinated by Interpol and funded by South Korea, led to the arrest of 3,500 alleged cybercriminals and the seizure of $300 million in cash and digital assets. The operation targeted various cyber scams and resulted in the issuance of two Purple Notices. It saw the … Read more
December 13, 2023 at 10:46AM OLVX, a new cybercrime marketplace, is gaining traction on the clearnet, accessible to a wide range of users and promoted through SEO efforts. With various cybercriminal tools available, the platform supports multiple payment methods, enabling continuous spending for users. It presents a range of compromised digital items and services for … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 06:00AM A recent phishing campaign delivering the MrAnon Stealer malware via innocuous booking-themed PDFs targets Germany, capturing credentials, system info, browser sessions, and cryptocurrency extensions. Disguised as a hotel booking company, the malicious email prompts victims to download an “Adobe Flash update,” leading to the execution of harmful scripts. The malware … Read more
November 20, 2023 at 04:36AM Between 2011 and 2015, Bitcoin wallets are vulnerable to an exploit called Randstorm that allows unauthorized access. Approximately 1.4 million bitcoins may be affected. Customers can check if their wallets are at risk on www.keybleed.com. The vulnerability stems from the use of BitcoinJS, an open-source JavaScript package for cryptocurrency wallets. … Read more