ESET Research released today its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns, which is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of compromised servers in its at least 15-year-long operation.Read More…
After an encouraging decline in 2022, the ransomware landscape saw a major escalation in the frequency, scope, and volume of attacks, resulting in victims paying out over US$1.1 billion in cryptocurrencies to cyber criminals last year. The findings, which are part of Chainalysis’ upcoming 2024 Crypto Crime Report, also highlightedRead More…
As 2023 draws to a close, Chainalysis, the blockchain data company, has revealed the results of its research on ‘approval phishing’ scams through the past year. The technique, in which scammers trick their targets into signing a malicious blockchain transaction that allows them to spend specific tokens inside the victim’s wallet,Read More…
Canaan is the first crypto-mining machine company in the world. The company was established in 2013 and is today standing tall at the number two position in the market, with offices in Singapore, China, North America, and Central Asia.Read More…
Crypto wallet company Backpack has announced the launch of a regulated cryptocurrency exchange. Trek Labs, which will launch under the name Backpack Exchange, has officially been issued the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license for Exchange Services from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which supervises and regulates all virtual assetRead More…
Blockchain Life, the foremost global event in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sphere, is poised to make its triumphant return for its 11th edition. Set to be held on October 24-25, 2023 at the Dubai Festival Arena, this event promises to be a game-changer for the industry. Drawing in Crypto WhalesRead More…
Chainalysis, the blockchain data platform, has unveiled the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) findings of its 4th annual Geography of Cryptocurrency Report, providing comprehensive insight into the actual state of crypto markets and cryptocurrency utilisation across the world. This report revealed that between July 2022 and June 2023, the majorityRead More…
The latest update of B2BinPay, Version 17, is engineered to enhance the cryptocurrency transaction landscape for both commercial entities and large-scale enterprises. This substantial update not only refines existing functionalities but also introduces new features tailored to meet diverse client requirements. Let’s delve into the specifics of this transformative update. DiversifiedRead More…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), which has an impressive 99% internet penetration rate according to a McKinsey study, welcomes Bitay, a cryptocurrency platform from Turkey. This move aligns with the UAE’s growing stature as a global digital hub and its emphasis on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Kickstarted by a government researchRead More…
ESET has released its latest Threat Report, which summarizes threat landscape trends seen in ESET telemetry from December 2022 through May 2023. In H1 2023, we observed developments highlighting cybercriminals’ remarkable adaptability and pursuit of new avenues of attack:Read More…
Kaspersky has unearthed a phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency’s increasing appeal. During the spring of 2023 alone, Kaspersky’s solutions detected and thwarted over 85,000 scam emails, encompassing both hot and cold wallets. Kaspersky provides an in-depthRead More…
A malicious extension for the Chrome, Brave, and Opera browsers is used to steal cryptocurrency from victims as a part of a recent Satacom campaign discovered by Kaspersky. Nearly 30,000 users were at risk of being targeted during the last two months. The attackers have implemented a range of maliciousRead More…
