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7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
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Tags: access, ai, alphv, at&t, attack, authentication, breach, business, china, cio, ciso, citrix, cloud, credentials, crowdstrike, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, google, government, group, hacking, healthcare, incident response, infection, insurance, intelligence, international, jobs, lockbit, malicious, malware, mandiant, mfa, microsoft, network, nis-2, north-korea, office, phishing, phone, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, scam, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention.But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies.Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the impact of…
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North Korean Hackers Tied to $1.3B in Stolen Crypto in 2024
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in SecurityNewsResearchers Trace 61% of Known Losses This Year to Pyongyang-Backed Hackers. Hackers tied to North Korea’s cash-strapped totalitarian dictatorship this year stole a record amount of cryptocurrency, totaling $1.34 billion across 47 incidents, or about double their known haul for 2023, reported blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/north-korean-hackers-tied-to-13b-in-stolen-crypto-in-2024-a-27129
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NFT scammers charged for stealing $22 million through >>rug pulls<<
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in SecurityNewsA six-count indictment was unsealed on Friday in Los Angeles charging two California men with defrauding investors of more than $22 million in cryptocurrency through a series … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/23/nft-scammers-charged-rug-pulls-vault-of-gems-roost-coin-moonportal/
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Millionenschaden: Pastor bestiehlt Kirchgänger mit Krypto-Scam
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in SecurityNewsDer Mann soll über 1.500 Personen mit einem Krypto-Schneeballsystem um mindestens 5,9 Millionen US-Dollar betrogen haben. Nun geht der Fall vor Gericht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/millionenschaden-pastor-bestiehlt-kirchgaenger-mit-krypto-scam-2412-191946.html
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North Korean hackers stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto this year
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in SecurityNewsNorth Korean hackers have stolen $1.34 billion worth of cryptocurrency across 47 cyberattacks that occurred in 2024, according to a new report by blockchain analysis company Chainalysis. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-stole-13-billion-worth-of-crypto-this-year/
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792 Syndicate Suspects Arrested in Massive Crypto and Romance Scam: The Rise of Cybercrime as a Corporate Enterprise
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in SecurityNewsThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently executed a landmark operation in Lagos, Nigeria, arresting 792 suspects for their alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. The raid, conducted at an imposing seven-storey building in Victoria Island, sheds light on the systematic infrastructure and advanced methods employed by these fraud networks…
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North Korean Hackers Stolen $2.2 Billion from Crypto Platforms in 2024
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in SecurityNewsNorth Korean hackers are estimated to have stolen a staggering $2.2 billion in 2024, up 21% from 2023. With advanced tactics and increasing sophistication, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has positioned itself as a dominant force in crypto theft, targeting both decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and centralized exchanges to fund its state-sponsored programs.…
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4 Wege zu neuer Cyberabwehrstärke
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Tags: ai, antivirus, application-security, backdoor, cio, cloud, crypto, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data-breach, ddos, detection, hacker, iot, phishing, RedTeam, reverse-engineering, tool, vulnerabilityAnurag Goyal ist Head of Cybersecurity beim Plattformanbieter RedDoorz. Darüber hinaus hat er sich auch als Sicherheitsforscher und Ethical Hacker einen Namen gemacht. Anurag Goyal 3. Red Teaming Red Teaming stellt einen dynamischen und umfassenden Ansatz dar, um die Cyberresilienz von Organisationen zu bewerten und zu optimieren. Dabei simulieren Security-Profis ausgeklügelte Cyberattacken und ahmen dazu…
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Crypto heist proceeds exceed $2B amid more attacks
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/crypto-heist-proceeds-exceed-2b-amid-more-attacks
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North Korean Hackers Stole $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024
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in SecurityNewsNorth Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, more than half of the $2.2 billion stolen in all crypto hacks, and the attacks by threat groups linked to the rogue nation are becoming more frequent and are happening more quickly. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/north-korean-hackers-stole-1-34-billion-in-crypto-in-2024/
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Rspack npm Packages Compromised with Crypto Mining Malware in Supply Chain Attack
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in SecurityNewsThe developers of Rspack have revealed that two of their npm packages, @rspack/core and @rspack/cli, were compromised in a software supply chain attack that allowed a malicious actor to publish malicious versions to the official package registry with cryptocurrency mining malware.Following the discovery, versions 1.1.7 of both libraries have been unpublished from the npm registry.…
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Crypto Roundup: LastPass Breach Linked to $5.4M Crypto Theft
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in SecurityNewsAlso, CoinLurker Malware Steals Data via Fake Updates. Every week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, LastPass breach linked to $5.4M crypto theft, CoinLurker malware steals data via fake updates, cryptocurrency key to 27 million euro seizure and nearly 800 arrested in crypto-romance scam. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Cryptocurrency hackers stole $2.2 billion from platforms in 2024
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in SecurityNews$2.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various platforms in 2024, Chainalysis’ 2025 Crypto Crime Report has revealed. Of that sum, $1.34 billion was stolen … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/19/cryptocurrency-hackers-stole-2-2-billion-from-platforms-in-2024/
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Chainalysis: $2.2 billion stolen from crypto platforms in 2024 cyberattacks
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in SecurityNewsResearchers at Chainalysis tallied up the known thefts from cryptocurrency platforms in 2024, pegging the total at $2.2 billion, the fifth year in a row that the number topped $1 billion.]]> First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cryptocurrency-platforms-2-billion-stolen-2024-chainalysis
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Crypto-Hackers Steal $2.2bn as North Koreans Dominate
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in SecurityNewsMainly North Korean hackers stole over $2bn from crypto platforms in 2024, says Chainalysis First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cryptohackers-steal-22bn-north/
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North Korea-linked hackers accounted for 61% of all crypto stolen in 2024
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in SecurityNewsAlongside the rising adoption and value of crypto assets, theft is also on the rise. This year, the total value of cryptocurrency stolen surged 21%, reaching a substantial $2.2 billion. And according to a Chainalysis report released on Thursday, more than half of this amount was stolen by North Korea-affiliated hacking groups. Earlier this year,…
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Biggest Crypto Scam Tactics in 2024 and How to Avoid Them
Stay alert to crypto scams with our guide to 2024’s top threats, including phishing, malware, Ponzi schemes, and… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/biggest-crypto-scam-tactics-in-2024-avoid-them/
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Malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions target devs, crypto community
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in SecurityNewsMalicious Visual Studio Code extensions were discovered on the VSCode marketplace that download heavily obfuscated PowerShell payloads to target developers and cryptocurrency projects in supply chain attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-microsoft-vscode-extensions-target-devs-crypto-community/
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Weiterer Krypto-Diebstahl: Lastpass-Hacker erbeuten an nur zwei Tagen Millionen
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in SecurityNewsEnde 2022 hatten Hacker verschlüsselte Lastpass-Tresore erbeutet. Darauf basierend sind nun schon wieder Kryptos im Wert von 12 Millionen US-Dollar gestohlen worden. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/weiterer-krypto-diebstahl-lastpass-hacker-erbeuten-an-nur-zwei-tagen-millionen-2412-191833.html
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Nigeria Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud and Romance Scams
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in SecurityNewsThe suspects were apprehended in a surprise operation at their hideout in Lagos following intelligence received by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nigeria-cracks-down-cryptocurrency/
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LedgerKampagne: Fake E-Mail will an eure Krypto-Wallets
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in SecurityNewsAchtung Phishing-Welle!! Gut gemachte Phishing-E-Mails zielen auf Ledger-Recovery-Phrasen ab. So schützt ihr eure Krypto-Wallet. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/krypto/ledger-phishing-kampagne-fake-e-mail-will-an-eure-krypto-wallets-306406.html
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INTERPOL Pushes for “Romance Baiting” to Replace “Pig Butchering” in Scam Discourse
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in SecurityNewsINTERPOL is calling for a linguistic shift that aims to put to an end to the term “pig butchering,” instead advocating for the use of “romance baiting” to refer to online scams where victims are duped into investing in bogus cryptocurrency schemes under the pretext of a romantic relationship.”The term ‘pig butchering’ dehumanizes and shames…
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New fake Ledger data breach emails try to steal crypto wallets
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in SecurityNewsA new Ledger phishing campaign is underway that pretends to be a data breach notification asking you to verify your recovery phrase, which is then stolen and used to steal your cryptocurrency. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-fake-ledger-data-breach-emails-try-to-steal-crypto-wallets/
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DORA steht vor der Tür
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Tags: ai, cisco, cloud, compliance, computing, crypto, cyberattack, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, detection, dora, endpoint, infrastructure, monitoring, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustsrcset=”https://b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?quality=50&strip=all 12500w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=300%2C168&quality=50&strip=all 300w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=768%2C432&quality=50&strip=all 768w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&quality=50&strip=all 1024w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&quality=50&strip=all 1536w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&quality=50&strip=all 2048w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=1240%2C697&quality=50&strip=all 1240w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=150%2C84&quality=50&strip=all 150w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=854%2C480&quality=50&strip=all 854w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=640%2C360&quality=50&strip=all 640w, b2b-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shutterstock_1942670248.jpg?resize=444%2C250&quality=50&strip=all 444w” width=”1024″ height=”576″ sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px”>DORA soll die Cybersicherheit in der Finanzbranche erhöhen. Vector Image Plus Shutterstock.comAb 17. Januar 2025 sind alle Finanzdienstleister in der EU verpflichtet, den Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)…
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Technical Analysis of RiseLoader
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in SecurityNewsIntroductionIn October 2024, Zscaler ThreatLabz came across malware samples that use a network communication protocol that is similar to RisePro. However, unlike RisePro which has primarily been used for information stealing, this new malware specializes in downloading and executing second-stage payloads. Due its distinctive focus and similarities with RisePro’s communication protocol, we named this new…
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FBI Busts Rydox Marketplace with 7,600 PII Sales, Cryptocurrency Worth $225K Seized
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in SecurityNewsThe U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the shutdown of an illicit marketplace called Rydox (“rydox.ru” and “rydox[.]cc”) for selling stolen personal information, access devices, and other tools for conducting cybercrime and fraud.In tandem, three Kosovo nationals and administrators of the service, Ardit Kutleshi, Jetmir Kutleshi, and Shpend Sokoli, have been arrested. Ardit…
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Professions That Are the Most Exposed to Cybersecurity Threats
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in SecurityNewsExplore the professions most vulnerable to cybersecurity threats in 2025, from IT pros to crypto investors. Learn how… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/professions-most-exposed-to-cybersecurity-threats/