Category: Cryptocurrencies
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The China digital currency platform is gaining momentum as cross-border transaction volumes rise sharply. This growth signals increasing interest in payment systems that operate outside traditional U.S. dollar-based financial rails. Several central banks now view digital currency platforms as practical tools for modernizing international payments. Cross-border transactions surge rapidly mBridge enables direct digital currency settlements…
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A new GoBruteforcer attack campaign is actively hitting cryptocurrency and blockchain projects that rely on poorly secured infrastructure. Security researchers warn that the activity has intensified in recent weeks, with attackers focusing on exposed services that still use weak or predictable credentials. Many affected systems belong to smaller crypto platforms, development environments, and backend services…
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The Trust Wallet browser extension hack has been linked to a wider supply-chain attack known as Shai-Hulud. The incident allowed attackers to push a malicious update through official channels, leading to the theft of approximately $8.5 million in cryptocurrency. Trust Wallet says the compromise stemmed from previously exposed developer credentials rather than a direct breach…
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Security researchers have identified a third variant of Shai-Hulud malware, confirming that the supply chain threat continues to evolve. The discovery suggests that the operators behind the campaign remain active, refining their techniques after earlier versions were exposed. Even without a large-scale outbreak, the presence of this new variant highlights persistent risks across open-source development…
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OpenVSX crypto-stealing worms are actively targeting developers by abusing trust in open-source extension marketplaces. Security researchers have uncovered malicious Visual Studio Code extensions distributed through the Open VSX registry that secretly deploy malware designed to steal credentials and cryptocurrency assets. The campaign highlights how developer environments have become high-value targets for attackers seeking long-term access…
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A Coinbase hack India arrest has brought new clarity to how a major data breach at the cryptocurrency exchange unfolded. Indian authorities have arrested a former Coinbase customer support agent accused of assisting cybercriminals by abusing internal access to sensitive systems. The case highlights how insider involvement can bypass technical safeguards and create significant exposure…
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New blockchain investigations have linked the ongoing wave of LastPass crypto thefts to infrastructure commonly used by Russian cybercriminal networks. More than two years after the original LastPass breach, attackers continue to drain cryptocurrency from compromised user vaults, demonstrating how long-term the impact of a password manager breach can be. Analysts estimate that losses tied…
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Chinese regulators have introduced new draft rules designed to tighten control over artificial intelligence systems that interact with users in human-like ways. The proposed China AI regulations focus on emotional influence, excessive use, and the psychological risks linked to advanced AI tools. Officials want service providers to take greater responsibility for how AI systems shape…
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A major security incident has shaken confidence in browser-based crypto wallets. Trust Wallet has confirmed that a compromised browser extension update allowed attackers to steal roughly $7 million in cryptocurrency. The Trust Wallet extension hack affected users who installed a malicious version of the extension, giving criminals direct access to wallet credentials and funds. The…
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The Grubhub crypto scam targets users with fake emails that promise massive cryptocurrency returns. Scammers impersonate the food delivery platform and push recipients to send digital assets under the false claim of guaranteed profit. The campaign shows how criminals exploit trusted brands to make crypto fraud appear credible. Fake Grubhub Emails Target Crypto Users Scammers…