Hackers target digital asset users with cracked apps on macOS
macOS owners willing to install cracked software are likely to install malicious files and turn off computer security protocols, making them an easy target.
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Philippines logs jump in crypto phishing attacks in 2022: Kaspersky data
As the Philippines record an increased interest in digital currency adoption, the country faces the grim reality of dealing with growing threats in cyberspace, particularly in the "crypto" market.
Digital asset phishing scams shot up 40% in 2022: report
Kaspersky found over 5 million phishing attempts, up from 3.6 million a year ago despite the 2022 market turmoil, even as scammers invent new phishing tactics.
Digital currency-related attacks among top cyber threats in Africa: Kaspersky
Kaspersky found that investors in Rwanda and Ethiopia have the highest ratio of targeted attacks at over 3%, with Nigeria and Kenya also ranking highly.
Discord fake BTC exchange scam identified by Kaspersky
The scam could be part of an effort to collect data on digital currency users, which would then have resale value to other scammers and criminals on the dark web.
Interpol declares WannaCry anniversary the Anti-Ransomware Day
Interpol has declared May 12 the global Anti-Ransomware Day, dedicated to raising awareness about cybercrime. It falls on the third anniversary of WannaCry.
Kaspersky unveils Polys voting machine for blockchain based elections
Hoping to improve elections in the first world and third world, Kaspersky’s Polys system promises easier and more transparent voting.
Ethereum a phisher’s favorite: Kaspersky report finds $2.3M lost to criminals outside traditional phishing
In terms of traditional phishing, the Kaspersky system intercepted 58,000 attempts to connect to fake websites posing as crypto wallets and markets.