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    With NimDoor, Mac OS isn’t safe anymore!

    North Korean hackers are using new types of harmful software (malware) to attack Apple devices. They are doing this as part of a plan to steal from cryptocurrency companies. A report from cybersecurity company Sentinel Labs on Wednesday said the hackers pretend to be a trusted person on messaging apps like Telegram. Then, they ask for a fake Zoom meeting using a Google Meet link. After that, they send a file that looks like a Zoom update, but it’s actually malware. How does it work? When the fake “update” is opened, it puts malware called “NimDoor” onto Mac computers. This…

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    The Hidden Story Behind $2.47 Billion in Crypto Losses

    Losses from crypto hacks, scams, and exploits reached $2.47 billion in the first half of 2025, according to blockchain security company CertiK. But the good news is the number of hacks went down in the second quarter of the year. Over $800 million was lost in 144 incidents during Q2. This represents 52% less money lost compared to the first quarter, with 59 fewer hacking incidents. Altogether, the $2.47 billion lost in the first half of 2025 is about 3% higher than the $2.4 billion lost in all of 2024. However, since more than $187 million was recovered so far…

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    Binance Trains “Crypto Cops” to Battle Web3 Crime Surge

    Binance has started a big training program to create a new group of “crypto cops” who can fight the growing number of crimes in the world of Web3 and digital money. The program is led by Binance’s Head of Law Enforcement Training, Jarek Jakubcek. Some of the most recent training sessions took place in Thailand and South Korea. This effort comes as 2024 was one of the worst years for crypto crime, with over $3 billion lost to scams and hacks. Still, Binance’s Financial Intelligence Unit says illegal transactions make up less than 1% of all crypto activity. But criminals…

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    Citibank Sued Over $20M Crypto Romance Scam

    Citibank is being sued by a man who says the bank didn’t catch warning signs of a fake online romance that tricked him into losing $20 million in crypto. The case was filed on Tuesday in Manhattan’s federal court. The man, Michael Zidell, says the bank was careless and helped the scammers by not stopping the suspicious transfers. Zidell claims Citibank let him send about $4 million to the scammers without asking questions, even though there were several red flags. How a Fake Romance Led to a $20M Crypto Scam The scam is called a “pig butchering” scam, where fraudsters…

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    SparkKitty, The secret virus hiding in your photos 

    Cybersecurity giant Kaspersky has found a new virus called “SparkKitty.” It targets iPhone and Android users by looking through their photo albums to find crypto wallet recovery phrases. SparkKitty looks for crypto wallet related pictures in your photo gallery and right now it’s mainly affecting people in China and Southeast Asia, but experts say it could soon spread to other parts of the world. How does it work? Kaspersky researchers say the SparkKitty virus infects smartphones and secretly checks all saved photos on the device. It tries to find screenshots of crypto wallet recovery phrases, which are usually 12 or…

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    Cointelegraph Website Hacked in Phishing Attack

    Crypto news outlet Cointelegraph has confirmed that its website was compromised in an  exploit used to promote a fraudulent token airdrop. This exploit marks the latest in a growing wave of phishing attacks targeting the crypto community. In a statement on X, Cointelegraph acknowledged the breach, warning users against interacting with the malicious content. “We are aware of a fraudulent pop-up on our website and are actively working on a fix,” Cointelegraph stated.  “Do not click on these pop-ups, connect your wallets, or enter any personal information.” Cointelegraph How did the breach happen?  The pop-up, posing as a “fair launch…

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    This “Interview” Ends with Your Crypto Wallet Gone

    A North Korea-linked hacking group has been tricking people in the crypto industry, especially job seekers, into downloading new malware that steals passwords for crypto wallets and password managers. According to Cisco Talos, the threat intelligence and cybersecurity research division of Cisco Systems, the malware is a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT) called PylangGhost. It was created by a group known as Famous Chollima, also referred to as Wagemole. The hackers have mainly targeted individuals in India with cryptocurrency and blockchain experience, using fake job interviews and social engineering tactics to carry out their attacks. How do they lure victims?…

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    Crypto Hack Ignites Israel-Iran Cyber Conflict Fears!

    A hacker group that supports Israel has broken into the Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex and stolen about $48.65 million in crypto through the Tron blockchain, according to blockchain analyst ZachXBT. The group, called Gonjeshke Darande, which means “Predatory Sparrow” in Persian, said it was behind the attack. In a message shared on social media, they accused Nobitex of helping the Iranian government fund terrorism and avoid international sanctions. “The regime’s dependence on Nobitex is evident from the fact that working at Nobitex is considered valid military service, as it is considered vital to the regime’s efforts. These cyberattacks are the…

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    Crypto Scams Crippled by Spokane’s Genius Plan!

    In an extremely innovative move that is set to rattle scammers across at least three continents, the Spokane City Council in Washington has unanimously voted to ban virtual money machines or cryptocurrency ATMs across the city.  Spokane is also the first city in the state to come up with a swift solution to combat scams. Council member Paul Dillon, who spearheaded the charge, said these virtual money machines “have become a preferred tool for scammers to defraud unsuspecting victims”.  The ordinance, which bans new machines and gives existing ones 60 days to vanish from the face of the earth.  Paul,…

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    Alex Mashinsky Barred from Claiming Bankruptcy Funds

    United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and related entities have forfeited all claims to the estate.  In a significant development in the Celsius bankruptcy proceedings, the court ruled  that funds can be distributed to creditors without interference from the former executive.  This decision follows Celsius filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2022 after halting withdrawals due to a crypto market downturn.  Celsius was once a prominent cryptocurrency lender managing over $25 billion in assets.  The company faced allegations of misleading investors about its financial health and misusing…