Tag: cryptocurrency

Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

January 9, 2025

As detections of cryptostealers surge across Windows, Android and macOS, it’s time for a refresher on how to keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe. Bitcoin is on a tear. For the first time in its history, the digital currency surpassed $100,000 in early December, having surged more than 30% since election night in the US. Whether … More Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

Nearly 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

December 17, 2024

Nigeria’s anti-graft agency arrested 792 suspects in a raid on the Big Leaf Building in Lagos, believed to be a hub for fraudsters According to Reuters*, the suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were involved in luring victims with romance offers and fake cryptocurrency investments. The building housed a call center targeting victims … More Nearly 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

400k Linux servers compromised for cryptocurrency theft and financial gain

May 15, 2024

One of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns is still growing, with hundreds of thousands of compromised servers, and it has diversified to include credit card and cryptocurrency theft. ESET Research released its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns, which is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of … More 400k Linux servers compromised for cryptocurrency theft and financial gain

Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

May 3, 2024

Once your crypto has been stolen, it is extremely difficult to get back – be wary of fake promises to retrieve your funds and learn how to avoid becoming a victim twice over. It’s a nightmare scenario for any cryptocurrency user. You fall victim to a crypto scam or cyberattack, resulting in stolen funds. You feel regret … More Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams