Recent data from Scam Sniffer highlights a worrying shift in cybercrime tactics—malware scams on Telegram have surged past traditional phishing attacks. From November 2024 to January 2025, malicious Telegram group scams skyrocketed by over 2000%, while regular phishing attempts remained steady. The Rise of Telegram-Based Malware Unlike conventional “connect wallet” phishing scams, these Telegram-based scams deploy advanced malware. Cybercriminals target unsuspecting users through: – Fake verification bots – Fraudulent trading and airdrop groups – “Exclusive” alpha groups promising insider access Once victims execute malicious code or install fake “verification” software, attackers can: – Steal passwords – Access wallet files –
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Crimeware-as-a-service fuels cybercrime in crypto. Explore its impact, tactics used and key steps to safeguard your wallets and transactions.
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Job seekers are being targeted by a sinister scheme, with fake listings installing hidden cryptocurrency mining malware that silently hijacks systems and drains resources. Crypto Malware Disguised as Job Listings Is Preying on Job Seekers Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike has revealed details of a phishing scheme in a blog post published Tuesday, outlining how attackers manipulate […]
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Rather than tricking victims into opening malware-infested PDFs or running malicious video calling software, this attack method prompts victims to fix a microphone and camrea access issue.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined an international crackdown on infostealer malware, seizing servers, domains, and crypto accounts linked to the theft of millions of credentials. International Operation Disrupts Redline and META Infostealers The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday a coordinated international operation to disrupt Redline and META infostealers, malware that […]
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In 2024, malware spread through Python Package Index, text messages, fraudulent macOS programs, and even automated email threads.
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According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024.
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A cryptojacking and stealing malware infected tens of thousands of devices over the past few months, but the attackers made off with only around $6,000.
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Researchers at HP found a malware program written by generative AI “in the wild” while investigating a suspicious email.
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The impersonators claimed to be members of the ParaFi team, but the victim realized he was being scammed when they tried to convince him to download ‘drivers.’
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