cryptocurrency fraud – Computer Security Articles

Credit to Author: gallagherseanm| Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:55 +0000

Three threat groups using the exact same scam kit stole from 90 victims, mostly during the period of June to August, using smart contracts to hijack wallets and transfer their contents without needing to bypass device security. To date, neary $3 million has been stolen by the coordinated groups.

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Sour Grapes: stomping on a Cambodia-based “pig butchering” scam

February 28, 2023 admin cryptocurrency fraud, cryptorom, fake apps, Featured, pigbutchering, shazhupan, threat research

Credit to Author: gallagherseanm| Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:10 +0000

A text message leads to discovery of a vast scam infrastructure run by Chinese cyber-criminals.

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Fraudulent “CryptoRom” trading apps sneak into Apple and Google app stores

February 1, 2023 admin cryptocurrency fraud, cryptorom, fake apps, Featured, ios fake app, pigbutchering, shazhupan, sophos x-ops, threat research

Credit to Author: Jagadeesh Chandraiah| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:48 +0000

Using changing remote content, apps slide by official review process to deliver fraud through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers continue to target vulnerable iPhone and Android users

March 16, 2022 admin cryptocurrency fraud, cryptorom, fake apps, fake crypto, Featured, iphone malware, SophosLabs Uncut, threat research

Credit to Author: Jagadeesh Chandraiah| Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:30:21 +0000

Abuse of iOS TestFlight and WebClips—along with social engineering and lookalike web pages—lead to double- and triple-dipping by criminals into victims’ pockets.