Cryptocurrency security covers theft, fraud, ransomware payments, wallet compromise, and blockchain risks involving digital assets and transactions.
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Cryptocurrency is a digital asset secured by cryptography and recorded on a decentralized blockchain ledger. It enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, relying on consensus mechanisms like proof-of-work or proof-of-stake to validate and add transaction blocks. Users control funds through private keys, which are critical for accessing and transferring cryptocurrency.
From an information security perspective, protecting private keys is paramount, as their compromise leads to irreversible theft. Cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet software are frequent targets for hacking, requiring robust security controls and vulnerability management. Additionally, the pseudonymous nature of transactions can facilitate illicit activities, challenging efforts to trace funds and enforce compliance. Defenses include hardware wallets, multi-factor authentication, and secure key management practices to mitigate risks inherent in cryptocurrency operations.
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Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs detail CrashStealer, which steals passwords, cryptocurrency wallets and more
Cyber threat actors are infecting victims with the Vidar stealer and the XMRig cryptocurrency miner in a new malicious campaign
Zscaler found sites hiding prompt-injection text to manipulate AI agents into crypto payments
A wave of phishing emails sent to Booking.com partner accommodations in Japan in May led to blockchain-hosted malware
Cybercriminals launch fake GTA 6 pre-order sites offering early access for crypto payments
A Rust crypto clipper hides behind fake GitHub stars and AI-narrated YouTube videos
The FBI claims couriers are being used to circumvent bank transfers in crypto investment schemes
Domain of dark web money laundering platform AudiA6 seized and suspects arrested in joint operation by the FBI, Europol and others
MaaS trojan SilabRAT uses HVNC and browser cloning to hijack sessions and steal crypto
North Korean actor UNK_DeadDrop targeted developers with fake coding tasks to steal crypto
New actor Jinx-0164 hit crypto developers with fake recruiter lures and macOS malware
The infostealer payload in this campaign collect a vast amount of data, from collaboration authentication keys to cryptocurrency wallets
Researchers uncover a malicious npm dependency linked to an AI‑assisted code commit that steals sensitive data and exposes crypto wallets
Arctic Wolf attributed this large-scale spear-phishing campaign to BlueNoroff, a financially motivated subgroup of the Lazarus Group
US sanctions target Cambodian scam networks tied to crypto fraud and trafficking
North Korea’s Lazarus Group is pegged for a $290m crypto theft at KelpDAO
Russian crypto-exchange Grinex claims Western intelligence agencies were behind a $13m heist
UK, US and Canadian authorities have identified over 20,000 victims of approval phishing scams that trick users into handing over full crypto wallet access
Bitcoin Depot has disclosed a cyber-attack that led to the theft of more than 50 Bitcoin, worth $3.66m, after hackers accessed its internal systems
Cryptocurrency scams alone cost victims over $7 billion, while AI-enabled fraud threats are on the rise, says FBI