What is social engineering in crypto (and how to protect yourself)?
Social engineering in crypto, explained In the world of cryptocurrency, security goes beyond just protecting your wallet with a password or private key. One of the most deceptive and increasingly dangerous threats to crypto users today is social engineering. While you might think of cyberattacks as highly technical affairs, social engineering manipulates the most vulnerable […]
FBI, Japan expose North Korea’s $305M DMM hack details
The FBI has unveiled details of a $305M Bitcoin heist by North Korea-affiliated hackers using social engineering techniques.This post was originally published on this site
Crypto-stealing scam targets Web3 workers with fake meeting apps
Cado Security Labs said scammers use AI to make fake company sites and dupe crypto workers into downloading info-stealing meeting apps.This post was originally published on this site
Malicious Crypto-Stealing App Exposed on Google Play
An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used the Walletconnect protocol to appear legitimate, manipulating Google search rankings and avoiding detection through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Malicious […]
FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing on decentralized finance (defi) platforms and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). FBI Warns of North Korean […]
FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing on decentralized finance (defi) platforms and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). FBI Warns of North Korean […]
CoinStats hack caused by ‘socially engineered’ employee, CEO suspects
CoinStats reveals employee-targeted social engineering attack behind the hack affecting 1.3% of wallets. This post was originally published on this site