YouTubers extorted via copyright strikes to spread malware
Cybercriminals are sending bogus copyright claims to YouTubers to coerce them into promoting malware and cryptocurrency miners on their videos.…
Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks
In September 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published findings from security researchers who concluded that a series of six-figure cyberheists across dozens of…
U.S. recovers $31 million stolen in 2021 Uranium Finance hack
U.S. authorities recovered $31 million in cryptocurrency stolen in 2021 cyberattacks on Uranium Finance, a Binance Smart Chain-based DeFi protocol.…
Trump 2.0 Brings Cuts to Cyber, Consumer Protections
One month into his second term, President Trump's actions to shrink the government through mass layoffs, firings and withholding funds…
A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice Phishing Crew
Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never…
How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click
Adam Griffin is still in disbelief over how quickly he was robbed of nearly $500,000 in cryptocurrencies. A scammer called…
How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks
A financial firm registered in Canada has emerged as the payment processor for dozens of Russian cryptocurrency exchanges and websites…
Nebraska Man pleads guilty to $3.5 million cryptojacking scheme
A Nebraska man pleaded guilty on Thursday to operating a large-scale cryptojacking operation after being arrested and charged in April.…
Police bust pirate streaming service making €250 million per month
An international law enforcement operation has dismantled a pirate streaming service that served over 22 million users worldwide and made €250 million…
Illegal Crypto Mining: How Businesses Can Prevent Themselves From Being ‘Cryptojacked’
The popularity of cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Bitcoin surged during the pandemic era. What began as a niche, almost novelty…