New actor Jinx-0164 hit crypto developers with fake recruiter lures and macOS malware
Tag: crypto
AI, Global Security News
Coinflow CISO on crypto payments security under AI pressure
Crypto payment firms sit near the top of the target list for advanced persistent threat groups, and the workload on their security leaders keeps growing. Malcolm Portelli, CISO at Coinflow, runs the company’s security program from Malta. Coinflow is headquartered in the United States and operates across multiple jurisdictions. Portelli sat down for this interview…
AI, Global Security News
Inside a Crypto Drainer: How to Spot it Before it Empties Your Wallet
Modern crypto drainers don’t hack wallets. They trick users into approving malicious transactions. Flare explores how the Lucifer DaaS platform scales wallet theft through phishing and automation. […]
Global Security News
FBI: $388 million lost in crypto ATM scams in 2026
Americans lost more than $388 million to crypto kiosk scams in 2025, with the FBI warning that criminals are increasingly directing victims to transfer funds through these machines. Cryptocurrency kiosks, popularly known as Bitcoin ATMs, are physical automated teller machines that allow users to buy cryptocurrencies with cash or card, and some also let users…
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Closing the Gap: The Regulatory and Structural Maturation of Digital Assets
Digital assets are reshaping global finance as institutions adopt regulated crypto infrastructure, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
AI, Global Security News
‘LifeHack’ Review: A High-Tech Heist
A group of digital-savvy Gen-Zers try to pull off a crypto caper in the impressively entertaining feature debut from writer-director Ronan Corrigan.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Politics, Venture
She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He’s Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent.
Five years ago, a Nevada state senator helped kill a crypto tycoon’s vision of a blockchain city in the Reno desert. Now, that lawmaker is running for higher office, and the crypto mogul is bankrolling her primary opponent to the tune of millions. The battle playing out in the state attorney general’s race is one…
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Coinbase to Slash 14% of Workforce as Part of Restructuring
The crypto exchange said it was laying off 700 employees as part of a restructuring effort to trim costs and streamline operations.
Global Security News
Decoding Q1 2026’s $152.9 Billion Crypto Custody Concentration
Crypto Custody Concentration hits $152.9B as institutions shift to derivatives, consolidating capital on top exchanges amid Q1 market slowdown.
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The Role of Aggregated Liquidity in Modern Crypto Markets
Aggregated liquidity improves crypto trading by combining multiple sources, offering better rates, deeper markets, and more reliable execution across assets.
Global Security News, Network Security
US Sanctions Target Cambodian Scam Network Leaders
US sanctions target Cambodian scam networks tied to crypto fraud and trafficking
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North Korean Blamed for $290m KelpDAO Crypto Heist
North Korea’s Lazarus Group is pegged for a $290m crypto theft at KelpDAO
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A Factory That Runs on Recycled EV Batteries
Plus, Dairy Queen’s chatbot, the NYSE embraces crypto and the Bezos vs. Musk space race.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
US, UK and Canada disrupt $45M crypto theft in Operation Atlantic
US, UK and Canada ran Operation Atlantic, uncovering $45M in crypto theft and freezing $12M to return to victims. An international law enforcement operation from the US, UK and Canada, codenamed Operation Atlantic, has targeted large-scale cryptocurrency theft schemes. Authorities identified more than $45 million in stolen digital assets and successfully froze around $12 million.…
AI, Apps, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
EngageLab SDK flaw opens door to private data on 50M Android devices
A flaw in EngageLab SDK exposed up to 50M Android users, including 30M crypto wallets, letting apps bypass security and access private data. Microsoft researchers found a critical flaw in EngageSDK that lets apps bypass Android sandbox protections and access private data. The flaw put millions of users, including over 30M crypto wallet installs, at…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
$3.6 Million Crypto Heist Targets Bitcoin Depot
Attackers have stolen more than $3.6 million in Bitcoin from crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot after breaching its internal systems. The incident, disclosed in a recent regulatory filing, shows how quickly attackers can monetize access once inside corporate environments. The “unauthorized actor transferred approximately 50.903 Bitcoin from Company-controlled wallets, valued at approximately $3.665 million as…
Global Security News, malware
New macOS Malware notnullOSX Targets Crypto Wallets Over $10K
macOS Malware notnullOSX targets crypto wallets over $10K, using fake apps, Terminal tricks, and backdoors to steal funds and sensitive data.
Global Security News, malware
New Venom Stealer MaaS Platform Automates Continuous Data Theft
Venom Stealer malware-as-a-service automates ClickFix social engineering, credential and crypto exfiltration
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24/7 Payments for 24/7 Agents: The Case for Crypto in the Machine Economy
Crypto enables 24/7 payments for AI agents, replacing fiat limits with scalable machine-to-machine transactions and powering the emerging machine economy.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, privacy
Cybet Review: A Fast-Growing Crypto Casino with Fast Withdrawals and No-KYC Gaming
In this post, I will show you the Cybet review, a fast-growing crypto casino with fast withdrawals and no-KYC gaming. The rapid growth of cryptocurrency has transformed the online gambling industry. More players are now looking for crypto casinos that offer faster transactions, greater privacy, and modern gaming experiences. Among the new platforms gaining attention in the…
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Crypto Scam “ShieldGuard” Dismantled After Malware Discovery
ShieldGuard Chrome extension posed as a crypto security tool but stole wallets and drained user data
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Network Security, Russia
Ariomex, Iran-based crypto exchange, suffers data leak
Resecurity says Iran’s Ariomex crypto exchange suffered a data leak exposing user and transaction data from 2022 to 2025. Resecurity (USA) reports that Ariomex’s database, one of Iran’s cryptocurrency exchange platforms, suffered a data leak. The report published by the cybersecurity company presents the findings of a structured analysis of the leaked database, which contains…
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Sam Altman’s ‘Human Verification’ Startup Leans on Consumer Brands
Tools for Humanity aims to promote World ID beyond the tech and crypto sets via partnerships with household names.
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Banana Gun Hits One Million Users: Inside the Crypto Trading Platform That Grew by Putting Execution and Safety First
In the latest development, Banana Gun hits one million users. Crypto trading has changed. The days of logging into a centralized exchange, placing a market order, and waiting are giving way to something faster, more direct, and more demanding. On-chain trading – buying and selling tokens directly on the blockchain without a middleman – now…
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The $17 Billion Wake-Up Call: Securing Crypto in the Age of AI Scams
AI-driven crypto scams surge as cybercrime hits $17B, with deepfakes, fraud kits, and industrial social engineering reshaping digital asset threats and defenses.
blockchain, Compliance, Crypto, CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Laws & Legalities
Navigating MiCA: A Practical Compliance Guide for European CASPs
MiCA creates a single EU crypto rulebook, replacing national regimes with unified licensing, capital, and compliance rules for all CASPs.
AI, Crypto, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
Common Crypto Scams and How to Protect Your Funds in 2026
Crypto scams are surging worldwide, from pig butchering to fake trading platforms and deepfakes, draining victims while fraud teams struggle to keep up.
AI, Amazon GuardDuty, APAC, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Endpoint, Global Security News, Network Security, Security, Identity, & Compliance
GuardDuty Extended Threat Detection uncovers cryptomining campaign on Amazon EC2 and Amazon ECS
Amazon GuardDuty and our automated security monitoring systems identified an ongoing cryptocurrency (crypto) mining campaign beginning on November 2, 2025. The operation uses compromised AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials to target Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). GuardDuty Extended Threat Detection was able to correlate signals…