Teen's $50,000 Memecoin Windfall Sparks Family Harassment Crisis
A California teenager's $350 cryptocurrency experiment yielded an unexpected $50,000 profit, but quickly devolved into a harassment campaign targeting his family. The incident highlights the volatile nature of memecoin trading and raises concerns about the intersection of youth entrepreneurship and unregulated digital assets.
AI Library Ultralytics Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in Supply Chain Attack
Security researchers uncovered cryptocurrency mining malware embedded in two versions of the popular Ultralytics AI library on PyPI. The sophisticated attack exploited GitHub Actions to inject malicious code, prompting urgent calls for users to upgrade to the latest secure version.
Global Cybercrime Sting: INTERPOL Operation Nets 5,500 Arrests and $400M in Seized Assets
A massive five-month INTERPOL operation spanning 40 countries has resulted in over 5,500 arrests and the seizure of $400 million in virtual assets. The operation uncovered sophisticated voice phishing networks and cryptocurrency scams, demonstrating increased international cooperation in fighting cybercrime.
DOJ Dismantles Major Cybercrime Marketplace PopeyeTools, Charges Three Administrators
U.S. authorities have seized PopeyeTools, a prominent cybercrime marketplace operating since 2016, charging three administrators for trafficking stolen financial data. The platform generated $1.7M in revenue by selling credit card information and bank credentials of over 227,000 victims.
Russian National Charged in $16M Phobos Ransomware Operation After South Korean Extradition
Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, faces criminal charges for allegedly running the Phobos ransomware operation that targeted over 1,000 organizations globally. Operating under aliases on the darknet, Ptitsyn and associates allegedly extorted more than $16 million through sophisticated cyber extortion schemes.
Lazarus Group Develops Stealthy macOS Malware Using Extended Attributes
North Korean hackers have created RustyAttr, a sophisticated malware that hides within macOS metadata to evade detection. Built with Tauri framework, this innovative technique allows malicious code to bypass security measures while using deceptive tactics to target cryptocurrency users.
North Korean Hackers Deploy Flutter Framework in Sophisticated macOS Malware Campaign
Security researchers have discovered a groundbreaking malware campaign targeting macOS users, where North Korean hackers leverage Google's Flutter framework to deliver sophisticated malware. The attack demonstrates evolving tactics using signed cryptocurrency applications and multiple programming languages to bypass Apple's security measures.
North Korean Hackers Deploy FlutterOverflow Malware to Target macOS Users
The notorious Lazarus Group has developed sophisticated macOS malware using Flutter framework to target cryptocurrency exchanges and financial institutions. The malware masquerades as a trading app while enabling data theft and remote system access, marking North Korea's first documented use of Flutter for macOS attacks.