PyPI Repository Found Hosting Fake Crypto Wallet Recovery Tools That Steal User Data

October 2, 2024 at 02:31AM Malicious packages posing as cryptocurrency wallet recovery services were found in the Python Package Index. They targeted users of prominent wallet services, offering utility functions while secretly stealing sensitive wallet data. The attack exploited open-source trust and dynamic malicious capabilities, highlighting the need for comprehensive security measures in the cryptocurrency … Read more

SpyAgent Android malware steals crypto recovery phrases from images

September 6, 2024 at 11:22AM A new Android malware called SpyAgent utilizes OCR to extract cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases from images stored on mobile devices. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that a new Android malware called SpyAgent has been identified. This malware uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to extract cryptocurrency wallet recovery … Read more