North Korean Hackers Deploy New "Durian" Malware Against South Korean Crypto Firms
Kimsuky hackers utilize "Durian" malware to target South Korean crypto companies, revealing potential links to the notorious Lazarus Group.

Kimsuky hackers utilize "Durian" malware to target South Korean crypto companies, revealing potential links to the notorious Lazarus Group.
Kimsuky, a state-backed North Korean hacking group, has reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies.
Google has filed a lawsuit against three individuals, accusing them of a sophisticated malware scheme. The defendants exploited Google's trademarks, using deceptive social media profiles to distribute malware disguised as upgrades to Google's AI chatbot, Bard. The legal action seeks damages and highlights the growing importance of digital security in the era of AI technology.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently held its seventh annual meeting of the Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) with cybersecurity experts from around the world. Topics covered included the growing challenges in mobile banking security due to the increase in online scams and the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial industry.
EtherHiding is a new technique employed by hackers to infiltrate websites powered by WordPress. Once in, they embed malicious code designed to pilfer partial payments from blockchain contracts.
Lazarus Group's typical approach involves luring victims with enticing employment offers at reputable companies, tricking them into downloading malicious payloads disguised as documents.
This insidious malware specifically targets individuals who engage in blockchain games, preying on their interest in financial rewards to deceive and steal.
XMRig, a crypto-jacking malware, was discovered in pirated software. The malware is very hard to detect.
BlueNoroff has expanded its criminal activities to include posing as venture capitalists looking to invest in crypto startups.
The malware targets Zcash and Ethereum wallets alongside Electrum, Atomic Wallet and Coinomi, it takes your browser extension and login data and reads your chat logs.