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Apple
fromMail Online
4 hours ago

Warning to all iPhone users over new scam draining bank accounts

iPhone users are warned about a scam involving fake Apple Pay alerts that drain bank accounts.
#bitcoin-depot
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 hours ago

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Bitcoin Depot lost over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack, prompting a review of IT security and potential regulatory implications.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 hours ago

Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen In Wallet Security Breach

Hackers stole approximately $3.7 million in bitcoin from Bitcoin Depot after accessing internal credentials linked to its settlement accounts.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 hours ago

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack

Bitcoin Depot lost over 50 bitcoins in a cyberattack, prompting a review of IT security and potential regulatory implications.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 hours ago

Bitcoin Depot Reports $3.7 Million Stolen In Wallet Security Breach

Hackers stole approximately $3.7 million in bitcoin from Bitcoin Depot after accessing internal credentials linked to its settlement accounts.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago
Information security

Hacker stole 700,000 from U.K. energy company by redirecting payment | TechCrunch

fromFortune
6 days ago
NYC startup

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

Hacker stole 700,000 from U.K. energy company by redirecting payment | TechCrunch

Zephyr Energy lost £700,000 due to a hacker redirecting a payment meant for a contractor into a fraudulent account.
NYC startup
fromFortune
6 days ago

Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift | Fortune

Drift suffered a $280 million hack attributed to North Korea, utilizing a novel attack method involving durable nonces.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

Zephyr Energy loses 700K to contractor payment fraud

Zephyr Energy plc experienced a cyber incident that redirected £700,000 to an attacker-controlled account during a routine payment process.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 hours ago

CFTC Seeks Injunction, Restraining Order as Arizona Applies State Criminal Laws to Prediction Markets

Federal regulators are asserting exclusive authority over prediction markets, challenging state interference and seeking to prevent fragmented oversight.
#cryptocurrency
Independent films
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

'Misinformation, hype, and fraud': Inside Ben McKenzie's scathing new crypto doc-featuring Sam Bankman-Fried

Ben McKenzie warns that cryptocurrency is a major Ponzi scheme and primarily a form of gambling, not a legitimate currency.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing

South Korea's regulators implemented stricter cryptocurrency withdrawal standards to combat voice phishing, reducing exception eligibility by over 99%.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Independent films
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

'Misinformation, hype, and fraud': Inside Ben McKenzie's scathing new crypto doc-featuring Sam Bankman-Fried

Ben McKenzie warns that cryptocurrency is a major Ponzi scheme and primarily a form of gambling, not a legitimate currency.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

South Korea Implements Unified Crypto Withdrawal Rules to Combat Phishing

South Korea's regulators implemented stricter cryptocurrency withdrawal standards to combat voice phishing, reducing exception eligibility by over 99%.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Demand For Crypto Pay Surges, But Payroll Systems Fall Behind: Research

A significant portion of workers are interested in receiving part of their pay in cryptocurrency, despite limited employer offerings.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

Why Your Credit Card Is a National Security Threat | The Walrus

Canada needs to develop its own digital payment infrastructure to ensure financial autonomy and protect against foreign control.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Gardai target 'bogus company' linked to Black Axe romance fraud after elderly woman scammed out of six-figure sum

Two men arrested in Clondalkin as part of a crackdown on the Black Axe crime network linked to romance fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups | TechCrunch

A hack-for-hire group is targeting journalists and officials in the Middle East and North Africa using phishing and spyware tactics.
Deliverability
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How a burner email can protect your inbox - setting one up one is easy and free

A burner email address protects against spam and phishing by providing a temporary, disposable option for account creation.
UX design
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The Hidden Risk Behind Every 'Frictionless' Digital Experience

Digital experiences should prioritize human agency over pressure tactics to foster trust and informed decision-making.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
Germany news
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

BKA Identifies REvil Leaders Behind 130 German Ransomware Attacks

Germany's BKA identified Daniil Shchukin and Anatoly Kravchuk as key figures behind the REvil ransomware operation, linked to numerous attacks and significant financial losses.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 hour ago

New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns iPhone users about a surge in social engineering scams targeting bank accounts through panic-inducing messages.
Careers
fromZDNET
5 days ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
#fraud
Information security
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

Maryland AG warns social media users of investment scams

Maryland Attorney General warns of rising fraudulent investment schemes on social media using deceptive tactics and artificial intelligence.
Information security
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

Maryland AG warns social media users of investment scams

Maryland Attorney General warns of rising fraudulent investment schemes on social media using deceptive tactics and artificial intelligence.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 days ago

DOGE Attacks on Social Security Have Left Millions in the Lurch

The Social Security Administration's efficiency issues are worsening, negatively impacting disabled and aging Americans' access to benefits.
#phishing
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes

A Microsoft device-code phishing campaign is compromising hundreds of organizations daily, utilizing AI and automation to steal financial data.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago
Information security

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago
Information security

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes

A Microsoft device-code phishing campaign is compromising hundreds of organizations daily, utilizing AI and automation to steal financial data.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Apple
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
#cybercrime
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing

Cybercriminals are using QR codes in traffic-violation scams to deceive victims into providing sensitive information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

FBI: Cybercrime Losses Neared $21 Billion in 2025

Cyber-enabled crime losses increased by 26% in 2025, nearing $21 billion, with investment fraud being the most significant contributor.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
#bithumb
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 hours ago

Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze To Recover Bitcoin From $40B Error

Bithumb is pursuing legal action to recover bitcoin mistakenly distributed during a promotional event, with some users refusing to return the funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
8 hours ago

Bithumb Seeks Court Seizure of Assets to Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $44B Blunder

Bithumb filed a lawsuit to recover 620,000 BTC mistakenly sent to users, resulting in a $44 billion clerical error.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 hours ago

Bithumb Seeks Asset Freeze To Recover Bitcoin From $40B Error

Bithumb is pursuing legal action to recover bitcoin mistakenly distributed during a promotional event, with some users refusing to return the funds.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
8 hours ago

Bithumb Seeks Court Seizure of Assets to Recover Unreturned Bitcoin From $44B Blunder

Bithumb filed a lawsuit to recover 620,000 BTC mistakenly sent to users, resulting in a $44 billion clerical error.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

A money-transfer app stored customer passports on an unencrypted, publicly accessible server for nearly five years - Silicon Canals

Fintech companies face regulatory pressure to collect identity documents but lack enforceable obligations to protect them, leading to data breaches.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 hours ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Hybrid P2P Botnet, 13-Year-Old Apache RCE and 18 More Stories

A new variant of the Phorpiex botnet combines traditional and peer-to-peer communication, facilitating sophisticated malware operations and high-volume spam.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

A quantum threat to Bitcoin has some asking the unthinkable: Is it time to freeze old wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto? | Fortune

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to Bitcoin wallets, particularly those of Satoshi Nakamoto, potentially allowing hackers to access them by 2029.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
7 hours ago

Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype

A prototype by Lightning Labs enables bitcoin users to recover funds from wallets threatened by quantum computing.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Brit says he is not elusive Bitcoin creator named by New York Times

Adam Back denies being Satoshi Nakamoto, attributing the claims to confirmation bias and coincidences in online activity.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

A quantum threat to Bitcoin has some asking the unthinkable: Is it time to freeze old wallets belonging to Satoshi Nakamoto? | Fortune

Quantum computing poses a significant threat to Bitcoin wallets, particularly those of Satoshi Nakamoto, potentially allowing hackers to access them by 2029.
#cryptocurrency-fraud
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion In 2025, Shattering Records: FBI

Cryptocurrency-related fraud caused over $11.3 billion in losses for Americans in 2025, representing more than half of all cybercrime losses.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust before exploiting victims through fake crypto investment platforms, fundamentally differing from quick-strike phishing attacks.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion In 2025, Shattering Records: FBI

Cryptocurrency-related fraud caused over $11.3 billion in losses for Americans in 2025, representing more than half of all cybercrime losses.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust before exploiting victims through fake crypto investment platforms, fundamentally differing from quick-strike phishing attacks.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

White House: Stablecoin Yield Ban Hurts Consumers More Than Banks

The White House Council of Economic Advisers built a model to test the claim, and the results are striking. Simply put, 'a yield prohibition would do very little to protect bank lending, while forgoing the consumer benefits of competitive returns on stablecoin holdings.'
Cryptocurrency
#satoshi-nakamoto
fromFortune
23 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

The New York Times says it found Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Not so fast. | Fortune

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

British cryptographer Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto | TechCrunch

fromFortune
23 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

The New York Times says it found Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin. Not so fast. | Fortune

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

British cryptographer Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto | TechCrunch

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Over 1,000 Exposed ComfyUI Instances Targeted in Cryptomining Botnet Campaign

A campaign targets ComfyUI instances for cryptocurrency mining and botnet enlistment through remote code execution exploits.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Rwanda Central Bank: Crypto P2P Trading With FRW Carries Serious Financial Risks

Rwanda's National Bank warned that peer-to-peer crypto trading with the Rwandan franc is unauthorized and carries no legal protection for users.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

[Webinar] How to Close Identity Gaps in 2026 Before AI Exploits Enterprise Risk

Identity programs are maturing, yet the risk from disconnected applications and AI agents is increasing for enterprises.
#blockchain
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Kraken User Loses $18.2M in Crypto Social Engineering Attack as Funds Move via Thorchain: ZachXBT

A coordinated theft involved phishing tactics, rapid asset transfers, and laundering of approximately $1.8 million in ether through decentralized protocols.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Bitgo CEO Proposes Using a Public Blockchain as the Ultimate Solution for Government Fraud

Mike Belshe proposes using a public blockchain to combat state and federal fraud, potentially addressing losses of up to $521 billion annually.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Kraken User Loses $18.2M in Crypto Social Engineering Attack as Funds Move via Thorchain: ZachXBT

A coordinated theft involved phishing tactics, rapid asset transfers, and laundering of approximately $1.8 million in ether through decentralized protocols.
#north-korea
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds

A North Korean threat actor executed a $285 million heist from the Drift DeFi platform using sophisticated techniques and pre-signed transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds

A North Korean threat actor executed a $285 million heist from the Drift DeFi platform using sophisticated techniques and pre-signed transactions.
#ransomware
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Medusa Ransomware Fast to Exploit Vulnerabilities, Breached Systems

Medusa ransomware group rapidly exploits vulnerabilities, impacting critical sectors and employing double extortion tactics since June 2021.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Medusa Ransomware Fast to Exploit Vulnerabilities, Breached Systems

Medusa ransomware group rapidly exploits vulnerabilities, impacting critical sectors and employing double extortion tactics since June 2021.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

USDC Freeze Controversy: ZachXBT Says Circle Froze 16 Legitimate Wallets, Missed Real Hacks

ZachXBT identified 15 cases of over $420M in illicit USDC flows that Circle failed to freeze promptly since 2022.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A single maintainer, a fake company, and a three-hour window: inside the Axios supply chain hijack - Silicon Canals

A single maintainer's vulnerability led to a significant security breach in a widely used JavaScript library, exposing thousands of systems to potential credential theft.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Mass texts and EZ-Pass phishing: $17 billion stolen in crypto scams, largely by the Chinese | Fortune

Chinese-backed criminal networks use cryptocurrency and advanced techniques to steal an estimated $17 billion from victims, outpacing fragmented government and industry responses.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

I'm a retired Boomer and I just watched my smartest friend lose everything to a scam-here are 9 ways they got to him that could get to anyone - Silicon Canals

Last month, I sat across from one of the brightest people I know as he explained how he'd lost nearly everything to a sophisticated scam. This wasn't some naive teenager or technophobe. This was my friend from university days, a retired executive who'd navigated corporate politics for decades and made shrewd investment decisions his whole life. Watching him piece together how it happened was like watching someone solve a puzzle in reverse.
Psychology
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

The improved version of SparkCat for Android incorporates several obfuscation layers compared to previous iterations, including the use of code virtualization and cross-platform programming languages to sidestep analysis efforts.
Information security
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto

Chainalysis introduces AI agents to enhance fraud detection and compliance without requiring deep technical expertise, ensuring data quality and human oversight.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
2 weeks ago

How a 'Wrong Number' Message Turned Into a $3.4M Crypto Scam

This $3.4 million scam illustrates the rise of social engineering in crypto fraud, focusing on emotional manipulation over technical exploits.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How your entire identity could be sold for 30 on the dark web

British identity packages, including an ID scan, a selfie, and a dossier of personal data, can be purchased by criminals on the dark web for as little as 30, new research suggests. As identity theft continues to rise, experts have discovered the sale of national identity documents, driving licences, credit card details and 2,000 UK frequent traveller passports. The information can be exploited in multiple ways and used to apply for credit cards, mortgages, car loans, or to open bank accounts.
UK news
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Scammers have virtual smartphones on speed dial for fraud

Cloud phones are increasingly exploited by cybercriminals for authorized push payment fraud due to their legitimate appearance and ease of use.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
4 weeks ago

Do you tap to pay? 'Ghost tapping' scams could target your money

The ease of use means the ease of stealing. There are pieces of software and devices that are doing exactly the same thing that a point of sale does and it's transacting on your phone or on your credit card and if you don't have a thumbprint or a biometric on your phone, they can walk up and if you're not paying attention in a crowded area, they get close enough and they touch your phone they can do a transaction.
Information security
Information security
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

How Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Turn Trust Into a Financial Weapon

Pig-butchering scams build long-term emotional trust to coerce victims into fraudulent crypto investments, extracting funds over time through staged profits and blocked withdrawals.
#cryptocurrency-theft
Information security
fromCointelegraph
1 month ago

Why Address Poisoning Works Without Stealing Private Keys

Address poisoning steals funds by manipulating transaction history and exploiting users copying lookalike addresses, not by stealing private keys.
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