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Crypto-Stealing Malware Infiltrates Core JavaScript Libraries Used by Millions

The NPM (node packet manager) account of developer ‘qix’ was compromised, allowing hackers to publish malicious versions of his packages. The attackers published malicious versions of dozens of extremely popular…

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North Korean Hackers Set Up US Shell Companies to Target Crypto Developers: Report

North Korean hackers linked to the state’s notorious Lazarus Group have successfully set up shell companies within the United States to distribute malware to cryptocurrency developers, in a scheme that…

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Malicious Crypto-Stealing App Exposed on Google Play

An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving…

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German Authorities Shut Down 47 Crypto Exchange Services in Cybercrime Crackdown

German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity…

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FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs

The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware…

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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…

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