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Fake Firefox Extensions Steal Crypto! Are YOU at Risk?

Fake Firefox Extensions Steal Crypto! Are YOU at Risk?

In the new and dynamic landscape of crypto, protecting yourself is as important as knowing all the techy stuff. As crypto enthusiasts, we are opportunists and we control our financial destiny. We need to put our guard down against the attempts of those who would like nothing more than to...

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Phony Firefox Extensions Target Crypto Users in Sophisticated Campaign

Phony Firefox Extensions Target Crypto Users in Sophisticated Campaign

It was part of a highly sophisticated campaign that’s used more than 40 counterfeit Firefox extensions to go after cryptocurrency users. This extended over a dozen popular crypto wallet tools. Cybersecurity researchers lament that the operation spread potentially unwanted programs through fake browser extensions. They suspect it could be tied...

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North Korean Hackers Deploy NimDoor Malware to Target Mac Crypto Wallets

North Korean Hackers Deploy NimDoor Malware to Target Mac Crypto Wallets

Cybercriminals are intensifying their focus on attacks against crypto wallets. The newest threat to macOS users comes in the form of a recently uncovered malware, NimDoor. Developers of NimDoor are believed to be affiliated with North Korean state-sponsored hacking groups. It’s particularly aimed at cryptocurrency wallets, underscoring the increasing trend...

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Mac Crypto Wallets Under Attack! NimDoor Malware Alert

Mac Crypto Wallets Under Attack! NimDoor Malware Alert

As we all know, in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, new threats are developing every day, and even the most experienced cryptocurrency users are at risk. LeeChiaJian, a meticulous blockchain analyst with a keen eye for detail, brings to light a particularly concerning threat: the NimDoor malware, which specifically targets...

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Ransomware in 2025: Why Are Half Still Paying Up?

Ransomware in 2025: Why Are Half Still Paying Up?

Ransomware remains a primary threat, crippling organizations across sectors and geographies, making the ransomware risk and response tee box a very crowded place. Most of us know the dangers and ethical implications of ransom payments. Nevertheless, the vast majority of victims still choose to pay ransoms on their own. This...

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Ransomware's Party Isn't Over? 5 Reasons Why We're Still Paying Up

Ransomware's Party Isn't Over? 5 Reasons Why We're Still Paying Up

Okay, picture this: Your grandma, bless her heart, finally figures out TikTok. She’s uploading super cute kitty videos, getting millions of views… and then all of a sudden BAM! Ransomware. Some nefarious weirdo kuchan all her virtual assets, and takes down the whole shebang, asking for Bitcoin to restore Fluffy’s...

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Crocodilus Crypto Malware Spreads: Is Your Wallet Safe?

Crocodilus Crypto Malware Spreads: Is Your Wallet Safe?

In the rapidly changing world of cryptocurrency, new threats are always lurking, putting the security of digital assets at risk. The biggest threat is Crocodilus. This most recently uncovered malware family is different from the rest in that it is tailored specifically to Android devices to steal cryptocurrency stored in...

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Crocodilus Crypto Malware Spreads Globally, Targets Banking and Digital Assets

Crocodilus Crypto Malware Spreads Globally, Targets Banking and Digital Assets

Crocodilus, a new advanced malware, primarily targets cryptocurrency users through Android smartphones. It has since widened its scope from Europe to include the United States, India, Brazil, and Southeast Asia. The malware can change contact lists and make use of accessibility logging. It remains a dangerous weapon against consumers, endangering...

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ClipBanker Malware Targets Crypto Users Through Clipboard Manipulation

ClipBanker Malware Targets Crypto Users Through Clipboard Manipulation

ClipBanker is dangerous malware, specifically designed to surveil and replace clipboard data on compromised devices. This specific malware is just one member of a growing class of attack vectors known as clipboard hijackers. More importantly, it raises dire consequences to cryptocurrency users. Providing real world relevance, it works quietly behind...

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Crocodilus Crypto Theft: Why Android Security Needs a Southeast Asian Focus

Crocodilus Crypto Theft: Why Android Security Needs a Southeast Asian Focus

Crocodilus. It sounds almost prehistoric, doesn't it? In a way, it is. This new Android malware, discovered by Threat Fabric in March 2025, isn't just another piece of malicious code. It's a stark reminder of the uneven digital landscape and the unintended consequences of a global security focus that often...

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Bitcoin Mining 101: Demystifying Crypto's Core Process

Bitcoin Mining 101: Demystifying Crypto's Core Process

Bitcoin mining is the integral process that serves as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. It’s how new bitcoins are generated, and it’s how transactions are confirmed and added to the public blockchain. To those unfamiliar with the crypto space, the word “mining” may seem a bit scary. Learning the...

Bitcoin Mining's Dirty Secret 2025: Is It Still Worth the Risk?

Bitcoin Mining's Dirty Secret 2025: Is It Still Worth the Risk?

Let's be blunt. The Bitcoin gold rush? It’s increasingly shaping up to be a fool’s errand come 2025. This really is more than a small blip in profitability. That is a dramatic and potentially catastrophic turn in the risk-reward equation. The shiny allure of digital gold is masking a growing...

80K Bitcoin Awakens! Why 14-Year-Old Coins Are On The Move

80K Bitcoin Awakens! Why 14-Year-Old Coins Are On The Move

In what could go down as the biggest new Bitcoin whale transfer to date, a whale just made the first move on their stash of 80,000 BTC that they’ve held for 14 years! This unexpected move has caused waves in the crypto sector. That monumental deal would be consummated on...

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Bonanza: Mining Secrets Revealed!

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Bonanza: Mining Secrets Revealed!

Bitcoin mining operation CleanSpark just announced their highest monthly figure, $74 million of Bitcoin sales revenue. This accomplishment speaks volumes about their operational efficiencies and strategic decisions in the cutthroat arena of crypto mining. This historic accomplishment is a testament to their extraordinary mineral production prowess. It highlights their smart,...

CleanSpark's Bitcoin Bonanza: Smart Strategy or Fleeting Fortune?

CleanSpark's Bitcoin Bonanza: Smart Strategy or Fleeting Fortune?

CleanSpark's recent headlines are hard to ignore: 685 Bitcoin mined in a single month, $61 million in revenue, and a hashrate reaching 50 EH/s. They have a Bitcoin treasury that makes them the seventh largest company by market capitalization — as publicly traded companies go. Before we hand them the...

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Haul Proves Crypto is the Future, Boomers!

CleanSpark's $74M Bitcoin Haul Proves Crypto is the Future, Boomers!

Looking to learn all of this and more? Look no further! The future just smacked you upside the head with a $74 million Bitcoin boom! CleanSpark just recently brought in a jaw-dropping $40 million worth in Bitcoin! This counter, as it ticks up, shouts that crypto is not a passing...

80K Bitcoin Moved After 14 Years: Is This a Red Flag?

80K Bitcoin Moved After 14 Years: Is This a Red Flag?

Alright, let's cut to the chase. 80,000 Bitcoin, dormant for over fourteen years, now suddenly active? That’s not just a little ripple, that’s an industry-changing potential seismic event in the world of crypto. Bitcoin has been trading around all-time highs, thanks to institutional inflows and the imminent approval of spot...

Bitcoin's 14-Year Hibernation Ends: Is This the Crypto Spring?

Bitcoin's 14-Year Hibernation Ends: Is This the Crypto Spring?

6 Billion Dollars Worth of HopeThe sleeping giant has stirred. BTC80,000, dormant since 2011, have just awoken. This arresting shift has brought a fresh spark of energy to the crypto space. Forget the technical jargon for a moment. Forget the blockchain and the hash rates. This is not a technical...