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Dozens of Malicious Firefox Add-ons Impersonate Major Crypto Wallets, Researchers Warn Security experts have uncovered a major cybercriminal campaign targeting cryptocurrency users through a wave of counterfeit Firefox browser extensions. According to a report published Wednesday by Koi Security, more than 40 fake add-ons are actively impersonating popular crypto wallet
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A North Korean cybercrime group is using fake Zoom updates to deliver a new strain of macOS malware called NimDoor, according to security researchers at SentinelLabs. The malware is designed to target cryptocurrency firms, with the goal of stealing sensitive data such as wallet credentials, Telegram messages, and browser passwords.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has charged four North Korean nationals with stealing nearly $900,000 in cryptocurrency by infiltrating blockchain companies using fake identities. According to the indictment unsealed on June 30, the group posed as remote IT workers to gain access to crypto firms’ internal systems—then
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North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group is once again under the spotlight after a new wave of cyberattacks targeting the crypto industry. The hacking group, known for its sophisticated tactics and links to the Pyongyang regime, has been tied to a $3.2 million digital asset theft and a string
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Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, has started to restore access to its platform weeks after suffering a $90 million cyberattack in early June. The company is cautiously reopening services, allowing verified users back onto the platform—but for now, trading, deposits, and withdrawals remain suspended. Nobitex announced via social
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The recent $90 million cyberattack on Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, may have exposed more than just security vulnerabilities—it could also be connected to a developing espionage case involving Israeli citizens allegedly recruited by Iran, according to a new analysis by TRM Labs. Three Israeli Citizens Arrested for
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A New York federal court has sentenced 57-year-old Dwayne Golden to nearly eight years in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that defrauded investors out of more than $40 million. Golden’s sentencing marks one of the most significant legal outcomes yet in the crackdown on crypto-related financial crime.
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Israeli authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of collaborating with Iranian intelligence in separate espionage cases, two of which allegedly involved cryptocurrency payments as compensation. These arrests come amid growing concerns over the use of digital currencies in cyber espionage and covert geopolitical operations. The Israeli police and Shin Bet
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In a case that has stunned the crypto world and captured attention far beyond it, Veer Chetal, one of three individuals behind a $245 million Bitcoin theft, has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering in a U.S. federal court. The 19-year-old from Connecticut now faces a
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Blockchain startup Self Chain has officially removed founder Ravindra Kumar from his role as CEO following serious allegations linking him to a multi-month over-the-counter (OTC) crypto fraud that may have siphoned more than $50 million from investors. The announcement, made Monday on the project's official X (formerly Twitter)
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Trezor, a leading manufacturer of crypto hardware wallets, has issued a security alert after discovering that attackers exploited its online support system to launch a targeted phishing campaign. The scam involved impersonating Trezor’s support team in emails that appeared legitimate but were designed to trick users into revealing their
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In response to one of the largest data breaches in history, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has announced PearPass, a fully local, open-source password manager designed to operate without servers or cloud infrastructure. The announcement comes on the heels of a Cybernews investigation that uncovered 16 billion stolen login records, affecting