Job seekers are being targeted by a sinister scheme, with fake listings installing hidden cryptocurrency mining malware that silently hijacks systems and drains resources. Crypto Malware Disguised as Job Listings Is Preying on Job Seekers Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike has revealed details of a phishing scheme in a blog post published Tuesday, outlining how attackers manipulate […]
Binance Warns of Malware Targeting Crypto Addresses, Urges Users to Always Verify
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has alerted users to a rise in “Clipper malware” attacks that can steal crypto funds. The malware intercepts wallet addresses, replacing them with attackers’. Binance said it has implemented security measures and provided tips to users, including verifying app authenticity, checking withdrawal addresses, and staying updated on security advisories. Clipper Malware Attacks […]
Crypto-Stealing Malware ‘Styx Stealer’ Exposed by Hacker’s Critical Mistake
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, cryptocurrency, and instant messenger sessions. Styx Stealer is a variant of Phemedrone Stealer and includes new features like auto-start and crypto-clipping. The malware was traced back to a developer linked to the Agent Tesla threat actor “Fucosreal.” During debugging, […]
Ebury Botnet Expanding: Malware Continues to Steal Cryptocurrency
ESET Research has disclosed that the Ebury botnet, a formidable malware campaign targeting servers, is still active and expanding. Initially recognized for its capability as a server-side backdoor, Ebury has compromised roughly 400,000 Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD servers, with over 100,000 still affected as of late 2023. The operators of Ebury have diversified their illegal […]
North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware
The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional backdoor capabilities, was distributed through exploiting legitimate security software specific to South Korean crypto firms, […]