cryptocurrency
Linux users targeted by crypto thieves via hijacked apps on Snap Store
Cryptocurrency thieves have found a new way to turn trusted software packages for Linux on the Snap Store into crypto-stealing malware, Ubuntu contributor and former Canonical …
Crypto theft in 2025: North Korean hackers continue to dominate
When they strike cryptocurrency-related targets, North Korean hacking groups are increasingly aiming for large services where a single breach can move serious money, a new …
Malicious Rust packages targeted Web3 developers
A malicious Rust crate (package) named evm-units, aimed at stealing cryptocurrency from unsuspecting developers, has been pulled from the official public package registry for …
Cryptomixer crypto laundering service taken down by law enforcement
German and Swiss law enforcement agencies have taken down Cryptomixer, an illegal cryptocurrency mixer service, and have confiscated over 25 million euros (approximately $29 …
Five men admit helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate US companies
US federal prosecutors have secured guilty pleas from five men who helped North Korean IT workers get hired by companies in the United States. This group of domestic …
European authorities dismantle €600 million crypto scam network
Nine people have been arrested in a coordinated international operation targeting a large cryptocurrency money laundering network that defrauded victims of more than €600 …
U.S. seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin linked to massive forced-labor crypto scam
The U.S. government has seized about $15 billion worth of Bitcoin connected to what prosecutors call one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking operations …
Outdated encryption leaves crypto wide open
The cryptocurrency sector faces an existential threat on two fronts: none of the 2,138 web applications and 146 mobile apps tested by ImmuniWeb support post-quantum …
North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency this year
North Korean hackers have stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, and the year isn’t over yet. Though …
North Korean IT workers use fake profiles to steal crypto
ESET Research has published new findings on DeceptiveDevelopment, also called Contagious Interview. This North Korea-aligned group has become more active in recent years and …
€100M crypto scam busted: Five arrested in Europe-wide operation
A cross-border cryptocurrency scam has left investors across Europe with losses of more than €100 million. Authorities in several countries worked together to shut down the …
AI made crypto scams far more dangerous
The first half of 2025 saw one of the worst waves of crypto hacks to date, with more than $3.01 billion stolen. AI was a big part of it, making scams easier to run and letting …
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