Category Archives: Lazarus Group

Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware

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Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s account at Calendly, a popular free calendar application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call. But clicking the meeting link provided by the scammers prompts the user to run a script that quietly installs malware on macOS systems. Continue reading Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware→

‘They outsmarted us.’ 3CX CEO acknowledges mistakes handling potential supply chain cyberattack

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“We have a security team, we do our own pentesting, we’ve got software scanners, we got a CSO … Nonetheless, they outsmarted us.”

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Supply chain cyberattack with possible links to North Korea could have thousands of victims globally

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An attack that could be the work of the notorious Lazarus Group attempted to install infostealer malware inside corporate networks.

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North Korean cryptocurrency hackers expand target list

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North Korean hackers known for cryptocurrency heists are expanding their targets to include education, government and healthcare, according to researchers tracking the group. The activity could be a sign that the group, which is suspected in two high-profile cryptocurrency hacks in 2022, may have even bigger plans for 2023. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Proofpoint […]

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Cryptocurrency hacks shot up in 2022, amounting to almost $4 billion in losses

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The massive losses have prompted scrutiny from U.S. officials about how the illicit use of cryptocurrency poses a national security threat. 

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Ransomware attacks jump as new malware strains proliferate, research finds

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Ransomware cases increased 47 percent amid a rise in attacks involving new strains of malware from the LockBit cybercrime syndicate.

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Why Tornado Cash sanctions are drawing fierce criticism, potential court challenge from crypto group

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Sanctions against the cryptocurrency mixer have ignited concern from industry stakeholders, privacy advocates and legal experts.

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Cryptocurrency ‘mixers’ see record transactions from sanctioned actors

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Mixers aren’t solely used by criminals, but they are extremely popular with them.

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