Researchers say a North Korea-aligned group is targeting Web3 and crypto professionals with fake recruiter outreach and “mandatory” online skill tests. During the test, victims are tricked into copying a terminal command to “fix” a camera/mic error, which installs remote-access malware and can lead…
A suspected North Korean IT worker allegedly got hired by Consensys (MetaMask’s parent) using an alias and contributed to MetaMask’s core wallet code for about a month. The person was later removed, and Consensys says an investigation found no stolen assets, no data theft, and no malicious code…
Federal investigators arrested a Florida man accused of helping push malware disguised as video games, which infected about 8,000 devices and enabled theft from cryptocurrency wallets. The games were promoted through social platforms and direct messages aimed at people believed to hold significant…
Researchers linked DigiCert’s April 2026 breach to a GoldenEyeDog sub-group that tricked support staff into running a malicious file delivered through a customer support chat. The attackers then abused DigiCert’s support portal features to intercept EV code-signing certificate “initialization…
North Korea–linked actors used fake developer job offers inside a Slack community to trick targets into running a “coding assessment” project. The repository looked legitimate but secretly assembled malware hidden in SVG flag images, leading to credential, file, crypto-wallet, and clipboard theft…
FortiGuard Labs reports an active phishing operation (“TTF Trap”) where emails posing as invoices, shipping documents, or business proposals deliver an archive that ultimately runs malware on Windows. The trick is a file ending in .ttf (TrueType font) that is actually a malicious script executed by…
Apple warns that scammers are using FaceTime calls, often with spoofed caller ID, to impersonate Apple or banks and pressure people into sharing passwords, security codes, and financial details. The callers use personal information to sound legitimate, then create urgency to keep victims from…
Researchers tested AI and human voice scam calls and found people comply mainly because the caller’s script is persuasive, not because the voice sounds perfectly human. Even when listeners correctly suspect the voice is synthetic, many still continue the conversation and may hand over sensitive…
Cisco Talos reports a real, ongoing campaign where a Russian-speaking criminal group tricks people into installing trojanized versions of popular software (like Webex, Zoom, and MobaXterm). Once a victim runs the fake installer, a custom remote-access tool (“Starland RAT”) is installed and used to…
This roundup describes several real-world social-engineering and human-abuse techniques, including trojanized “installer” lures (ClickFix), large-scale phone-based investment fraud, and stalkers misusing Chrome Sync after brief physical access. The items include clear workflows that can be turned…
Researchers reported an active PhantomEnigma campaign where attackers hijacked 20+ Brazilian government websites and used them as trusted stepping-stones to deliver malware. The lure used official-looking police-themed documents (sometimes with QR codes) and emails that could pass common email…
Kaspersky reports an active OkoBot malware campaign targeting Windows users who manage cryptocurrency. Victims are lured via “ClickFix” fake-error pages that trick them into running PowerShell commands, and via GitHub repos posing as legitimate software downloads. The malware then steals wallet…
Researchers and the FBI warn that criminals are luring World Cup fans to convincing fake FIFA ticket websites, often via social media ads and shared links. The scam steals payment details in real time during checkout, including card data and one-time passcodes (OTPs), while victims believe they are…
The article highlights how attackers can quickly build convincing executive “profiles” from public information and use them to manipulate employees. It cites the 2023 MGM Resorts incident where attackers allegedly used an executive’s LinkedIn details to impersonate them in a help desk phone call…
Police say an organized crime group ran around 20 fraudulent call centers with over 700 staff who posed as “financial advisers” to trick people into fake investments. Victims were contacted by phone and online for weeks or months, shown fake profits on fraudulent trading platforms, then pressured…
Cofense reports that attackers target finance teams with phishing emails designed to look like normal invoices, contracts, and payment notices, not urgent “act now” scams. These “boringly normal” messages blend into everyday finance workflows, which can lead staff to click links or open attachments…
A real malware campaign called OkoBot is infecting Windows PCs and then showing a fake “recovery phrase” prompt inside legitimate Ledger and Trezor desktop apps. Victims are tricked into typing their wallet seed phrase into a malicious page that looks like it came from the trusted app, allowing…
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