North Korean hackers use new macOS malware against crypto firms

November 7, 2024 at 05:17PM North Korean hacker group BlueNoroff is targeting crypto businesses with a new multi-stage macOS malware campaign, dubbed “Hidden Risk.” Utilizing phishing emails about cryptocurrency, the malware employs novel techniques for persistence and evasion, ensuring it remains undetected. This campaign marks an evolution in their tactics over the past year. ### … Read more

Binance Warns of Rising Clipper Malware Attacks Targeting Cryptocurrency Users

September 17, 2024 at 03:46AM Cryptocurrency exchange Binance warns of a global threat targeting cryptocurrency users with clipper malware to facilitate financial fraud. The malware monitors clipboard activity to steal sensitive data and replace cryptocurrency addresses with the attacker’s. Binance advises caution and taking steps to prevent further fraudulent transactions. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports … Read more

FBI: North Korea Aggressively Hacking Cryptocurrency Firms

September 4, 2024 at 09:48AM The FBI warns that North Korean hackers are aggressively targeting the cryptocurrency industry using sophisticated social engineering techniques. They aim to deploy malware and steal virtual assets. The attackers conduct extensive research on potential victims and engage in prolonged conversations to establish trust before delivering malware. Organizations and individuals in … Read more

FBI warns crypto firms of aggressive social engineering attacks

September 3, 2024 at 01:47PM The FBI warns of North Korean hackers targeting cryptocurrency companies and employees with sophisticated social engineering attacks to steal crypto assets through deploying malware. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that the FBI has issued a warning about North Korean hackers employing sophisticated social engineering tactics to … Read more