Ryuk, a mainstay of the ransomware scene for some years until it transformed into Conti (and then split off into other…
Tag: cryptocurrency
LastPass users should move their crypto funds, experts warn
Several experts have warned LastPass users who store cryptocurrency-related login information in their vaults to change that login information as soon…
A week in security (December 19 – 25)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe!
Ho, ho, no! Scams to avoid this festive season
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, someone will try and stuff a scam down your chimney either way. The FBI is…
How to avoid pig butcher scams
Pig butchery scams are big business, as a recent domain seizure by the US Government illustrates. As reported by The Register,…
Instagram scammer pleads guilty to money laundering, wire fraud, and wire fraud conspiracy
The risks and rewards of getting up to no good on social media have been thrown into sharp focus, with news…
Erbium stealer on the hunt for data
There’s a new slice of malware-as-a-service doing the rounds, although its actual newness is somewhat contested. The stealer, called Erbium, was…
Binance chief says a “sophisticated hacking team” turned him into a deepfake hologram
Deepfakes are back, and causing major problems for people involved in financial circles. Scammers have been targeting people in the cryptocurrency…
A week in security (July 18 – July 24)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe!
Fraudulent cryptocurrency investment apps are duping investors
Together with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI has released a…