Crypto drainer steals $59 million from 63k people in Twitter ad push
Google and Twitter ads are promoting sites containing a cryptocurrency drainer named 'MS Drainer' that has already stolen $59 million from 63,210 victims over the past nine months.
Supply chain attack targeting Ledger crypto wallet leaves users hacked
Hackers pushed out a malicious version of a software library made by crypto company Ledger, which powers several web3 applications.
New macOS 'KandyKorn' malware targets cryptocurrency engineers
A new macOS malware dubbed 'KandyKorn' has been spotted in a campaign attributed to the North Korean Lazarus hacking group, targeting blockchain engineers of a cryptocurrency exchange platform. The attackers impersonate members of the cryptocurrency community on Discord channels to spread Python-based modules that trigger a multi-stage KandyKorn infection chain. Elastic Security discovered and attributed the attacks to Lazarus based on overlaps with past campaigns concerning the employed techniques, network infrastructure, code-signing certificates, and custom Lazarus detection rules.
Threat actors use beta apps to bypass mobile app store security
The FBI is warning of a new tactic used by cybercriminals where they promote malicious "beta" versions of cryptocurrency investment apps on popular mobile app stores that are then used to steal crypto.
Man stole nearly $18K in electricity in crypto mining operation
Nadeam Nahas, 39, of Norwell, MA is facing charges of allegedly running a secret cryptocurrency mining operation out of a crawlspace at a middle school.
Enigma Stealer Targets Cryptocurrency Industry with Fake Jobs
We discovered an active campaign targeting Eastern Europeans in the cryptocurrency industry using fake job lures.
2023 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Cryptocurrency Volumes Reach All-Time Highs Amid Surge in Sanctions Designations and Hacking
Every year, we publish our estimates of illicit cryptocurrency activity to demonstrate the power of blockchains’ transparency – these kinds of estimates aren’t possible in traditional finance – and to teach investigators and compliance professionals about the latest trends in cryptocurrency-related crime that they need to know about. What could those estimates look like in a year like 2022? Last year was one of the most tumultuous in cryptocurrency history, with several large firms imploding, including Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, FTX, and others — some amid allegations of fraud.
Russian Citizen Accused of Running Cryptocurrency Exchange Used by Criminals
The charges were part of an intensifying effort by federal law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with European partners, to combat international cryptocurrency schemes and illegal transactions.
Russian founder of a cryptocurrency exchange known for funneling ransomware profits arrested
The arrest comes as the U.S. ramps up efforts to crack down on attempts by cybercriminals to use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions.
Man stole nearly $18K in electricity in crypto mining operation
Nadeam Nahas, 39, of Norwell, MA is facing charges of allegedly running a secret cryptocurrency mining operation out of a crawlspace at a middle school.
Enigma Stealer Targets Cryptocurrency Industry with Fake Jobs
We discovered an active campaign targeting Eastern Europeans in the cryptocurrency industry using fake job lures.
2023 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Cryptocurrency Volumes Reach All-Time Highs Amid Surge in Sanctions Designations and Hacking
Every year, we publish our estimates of illicit cryptocurrency activity to demonstrate the power of blockchains’ transparency – these kinds of estimates aren’t possible in traditional finance – and to teach investigators and compliance professionals about the latest trends in cryptocurrency-related crime that they need to know about. What could those estimates look like in a year like 2022? Last year was one of the most tumultuous in cryptocurrency history, with several large firms imploding, including Celsius, Three Arrows Capital, FTX, and others — some amid allegations of fraud.
Russian Citizen Accused of Running Cryptocurrency Exchange Used by Criminals
The charges were part of an intensifying effort by federal law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with European partners, to combat international cryptocurrency schemes and illegal transactions.
Russian founder of a cryptocurrency exchange known for funneling ransomware profits arrested
The arrest comes as the U.S. ramps up efforts to crack down on attempts by cybercriminals to use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions.