Black Hat Hacker

Three Chinese men were jailed in Singapore for carrying out cyberattacks on gambling and SMS companies, earning US$3 million in cryptocurrency. They were hired by a Ni-Vanuatu citizen, used malware and hacking tools, and were caught during a police raid.

The official Dota 2 YouTube channel was briefly hacked to promote a fake Solana token called dota2coin, livestreaming the scam to thousands of viewers. A separate esports partner, PGL, was also hacked to stream a fake Bitcoin giveaway, but no user accounts or personal data were compromised.

FC Barcelona’s official Instagram account was hacked to promote a fake $FCB token on the Solana blockchain, misleading fans and causing potential financial losses. The token briefly surged to $3 million in value before crashing, highlighting risks of scams using popular brands and unverified cryptocurrencies.

North Korea-linked hackers have stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, including a $1.46 billion breach of Bybit and multiple attacks on smaller platforms. They are increasingly targeting wealthy individuals using scams and social engineering, while laundering stolen funds through complex methods to avoid detection.

BNB Chain’s official English X account was hacked, and attackers posted fake links claiming to offer a “BNB HODLer Airdrop.” The scam aimed to steal funds by tricking users into connecting their crypto wallets through WalletConnect.

A game on Steam called Block Blasters secretly contained malware that stole over \$150,000 in cryptocurrency from players. The attack hit hundreds of users, including a streamer raising funds for cancer treatment, and raised concerns about Steam’s platform security.

A teenage hacker and an accomplice accessed a Crypto.com employee account, exposing personal information of a small number of users. No customer funds were stolen, but the breach has raised questions about the exchange’s security and transparency.

A North Korea-linked group used AI to create a fake South Korean military ID and launch a phishing campaign targeting journalists, researchers, and human rights workers. The attack highlights the growing use of AI in cyber-espionage, with authorities warning of increased risks and urging stronger security measures.

Apple’s iPhone 17 introduces a new hardware-level security system to protect crypto wallets and Passkey approvals from memory-based attacks. The feature continuously monitors memory access, making it harder for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities, though users still need to follow safe practices.

Coinbase’s bold AI bet may be opening the door to disaster. As CEO Brian Armstrong pushes the exchange to become more AI-centric—with nearly half of its daily code now generated by artificial intelligence—security experts are warning that this rapid shift could expose the company to devastating vulnerabilities.