Pirated Copies of 'The Odyssey' Are Hiding Crypto-Stealing Malware
In brief Bitdefender found fake pirated copies of “The Odyssey” circulating within days of its release, disguised as HD movie rips but actually Windows executables...
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Hackers Use BNB Chain to Spread Malware Through Fake CAPTCHAs
In brief Hackers are using BNB Smart Chain contracts to store malware instructions. Fake CAPTCHA prompts tell victims to paste malicious commands into Windows tools....
SparkKitty Malware Found in App Stores Targets Crypto Wallet Seed Phrases
In brief SparkKitty scanned users’ photo libraries for crypto wallet seed phrases and other sensitive information. The malware was distributed through malicious apps on Apple’s...
Kaspersky identifies malware framework targeting crypto investors
Kaspersky has uncovered a new malware framework targeting cryptocurrency investors. Dubbed “OkoBot,” the malware initiates an infection chain that starts with social engineering tactics such...
MacOS malware hijacks Telegram sessions, targets crypto wallets: SlowMist
A macOS information-stealing malware can hijack Telegram Desktop sessions and compromise cryptocurrency wallets, according to blockchain security firm SlowMist. The malware harvests data from the...
Feds Arrest Florida Man Over Video Game Malware That Stole $220K in Crypto
In brief Federal agents arrested 21-year-old Zyaire Wilkins of North Lauderdale, Florida, accusing him of helping run a scheme that hid crypto-stealing malware inside online...
Fake Mac Clipboard App Delivers New Password-Stealing Malware
In brief Jamf Threat Labs identified a new Rust-based macOS infostealer posing as the Maccy clipboard manager. The malware validates victims’ passwords through macOS PAM...
Anime Girls Could Steal Your Crypto as Wallpaper Malware Targets Steam Gamers
In brief Kaspersky found malicious Wallpaper Engine downloads on Steam Workshop with thousands of installs. The malware stole Steam credentials, hijacked active sessions, and deployed...
Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives
Microsoft Threat Intelligence is warning Windows users about a cryptocurrency clipper strain of malware transmitted via USB drives. The malware, which has been affecting users...
AI Malware Worm Adapts to New Targets in Real Time, Cybersecurity Experts Say
In brief Researchers demonstrated an AI-powered worm that can find vulnerabilities, generate attack plans, and spread autonomously across a network. Unlike most earlier versions, the...