EtherHiding: Why hackers may prefer Binance’s BNB Smart Chain
According to cybersecurity analysts at 0xScope and CertiK, threat actors may prefer using BNB Smart Chain contracts because it’s cheaper and seen as having lower security than Ethereum.
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EtherHiding: Hackers create novel way to hide malicious code in blockchains
Threat actors have worked out a way to hide malicious payloads in Binance smart contracts to lure victims into updating their browsers from fake prompts, according to cybersecurity researchers.
Crypto firms beware: Lazarus’ new malware can now bypass detection
The malware payload “LightlessCan" — used in fake job scams — is far more challenging to detect than its predecessor, warns cybersecurity researchers at ESET.
Russian Malware Targets Crypto Wallet: US and UK Intelligence Agencies Issue Joint Warning
The US National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), have released a joint report…
WinRAR patches zero-day bug that targeted stock and crypto traders
According to cybersecurity firm Group-IB, weaponized ZIP file archives were being shared on crypto trading forums, with each one containing a nasty surprise.
Crypto Industry Ripe for Fradusters, BlackBerry Stops 1.5 Million Attacks in 2 Months: Report
Blackberry has detected several malware families that are being used to run massive campaigns for stealing crypto from devices. In the August edition of ‘The BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report,’…
Crypto investors under attack by two new malware, reveals Cisco Talos
Since Dec. 2022, the two malicious files — MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper malware threats — have been actively scouting the Internet for stealing cryptocurrencies from unwary investors.
How to protect against crime in the metaverse
To protect against crime in the metaverse, take precautions, such as using secure passwords, and report suspected criminal activities to law enforcement.
German regulator warns of new banking and crypto malware ‘Godfather’
The “Godfather” malware is also known to target 110 cryptocurrency exchange platforms and 94 cryptocurrency wallet apps.
Nifty News: Fake Pokémon NFT game spreads malware, ‘Jai Ho’ singer to launch metaverse and more
Software used to access computers remotely has been inserted in a phishing website fronting as an NFT card game for the popular Pokémon franchise.