Recent Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks

A scam website posing as a GTA 6 fan countdown page tricks visitors into buying a “leaked copy” and then prompts them to connect a crypto wallet. Once connected, it generates transactions/approvals designed to transfer the victim’s cryptocurrency (and potentially NFTs) to the attacker. The site…

A malicious GitHub repository impersonating Anthropic advertised a “free” Claude Opus 5 desktop app and tricked users into downloading a ZIP that silently installed RevStealer. Victims reported account takeovers after running it, and the malware is designed to steal passwords, crypto wallet data,…

Group-IB warns that organized investment fraud is using deepfake video “endorsements,” WhatsApp groups, and professional-looking fake crypto platforms to trick victims into sending money. The models described (“GoldBull” and “CoinLure”) include pump-and-dump stock manipulation and a large network…

A Cambodia-based scam network used ChatGPT to run multiple social-engineering schemes at once, including romance scams that pivoted into fake crypto/gold investments. The same operators also posed as online gambling reps offering fake winnings and as law enforcement demanding “fines,” using forged…

Interpol said an eight-month operation across 22 countries led to 58 arrests tied to cyber-enabled financial fraud, including romance scams, cryptocurrency/investment scams, and business email compromise. Authorities described how scammers build trust with victims (including minors) on social and…

Interpol said Operation Jackal IV arrested dozens and disrupted West Africa–linked criminal networks tied to scams and money laundering, including Black Axe. The cases described include a call-center “investment” scam, romance/investment scams targeting retirees, and sextortion of teenagers on…

Researchers found a campaign of malicious Firefox add-ons that look like legitimate crypto wallets, VPNs, or utilities but are designed to trick people into entering wallet recovery phrases or exposing credentials. The add-ons can switch from harmless decoys (like a notepad or sports scores) to a…

Zimperium reports ToxicPanda 2.0 is a mobile banking trojan that targets 349 financial apps across 16 countries by impersonating legitimate screens and prompts to trick users into granting permissions. After installation, it uses Android Accessibility and Wireless Debugging to gain deeper control…

The roundup describes multiple real-world attacks where criminals manipulate people, not just systems, such as fake bank support calls that trick victims into installing phone malware, and “ClickFix” lures that convince Mac users to run malicious commands. It also highlights an AI-assisted…

After Black Hat/DEF CON, cybercriminals allegedly targeted conference attendees by impersonating a CoinDesk executive over X direct messages. Victims were pushed into a realistic workflow using Google Docs and a fake Dropbox DocSend installer to trick them into running malware on macOS or Windows.

Researchers report a real Android malware operation (“Manic”) active since at least February 2026 that blends banking fraud with spyware-style surveillance. It can trick users into revealing their device PIN/pattern via a fake lock prompt and silently capture banking PIN taps, then exfiltrate…

A new Android malware family called “Manic” is being used in real campaigns targeting banking, government identity, and messaging apps, especially in Ukraine and parts of Europe. It spreads through phishing sites and “dropper” apps disguised as legitimate utilities (including a booking-app lure),…

Researchers report two Android banking malware families (ToxicPanda 2.0 and GoldDigger) that rely on tricking people into installing malicious apps and granting powerful permissions. GoldDigger campaigns impersonate airlines and shopping retailers and then abuse Android Accessibility to take over…

Researchers found 40 malicious Firefox extensions pretending to be popular Web3 wallet products (like OKX, Rabby Wallet, and TronLink) to steal crypto wallet secrets. The extensions trick users into installing them, then capture recovery phrases/private keys and send them to attacker-controlled…

This threat trend report describes multiple real-world APT campaigns where attackers rely on social engineering and trusted services (Zoom/Teams, Telegram, webmail, GitHub) to steal credentials and access cloud accounts. Notable examples include fake meeting lures to deliver malware, and abuse of…

Researchers found a crypto fraud operation that used AI-assisted tooling to sift and verify over 100,000 phone numbers, then target confirmed crypto users. The campaign used a one-two approach: phishing messages that included a case/verification code, followed by phone calls that referenced those…

Scammers are running professional-looking “AML checker” websites that pretend to screen crypto wallets for suspicious activity, but are designed to trick people into connecting their wallet and approving a malicious transaction. Many impersonate a legitimate service (AMLBot) and use fake progress…

Microsoft describes a real macOS data-stealing campaign (MacSync Stealer) that relies on social engineering rather than software exploits. Victims are tricked into pasting/running commands in Terminal, which downloads the payload and ultimately steals passwords, keys, and wallet data, then uploads…

Researchers described a real fraud operation that first verified which phone numbers were tied to cryptocurrency exchange accounts, then targeted confirmed owners. The attackers used phishing emails, vishing calls, and fake wallet apps while impersonating popular hardware/software wallet brands,…

SafePal disclosed that nearly 40,000 customers had personal and order information exposed due to an authorization flaw in an order-tracking plug-in. While wallet secrets were not exposed, SafePal warned that criminals can use the leaked order details to run highly convincing scams (fake support,…