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Fake SymPy PyPI Package Mines Monero on Linux: Inside the Memory-Only Attack

22 Jan 2026 news

A fake SymPy package on PyPI tricked developers into installing a stealthy cryptominer on Linux. Discover the technical tricks behind this memory-only attack and its implications for the open-source supply chain.

#Python | #Cryptocurrency | #Cybersecurity

Discord’s Double-Cross: How Clipboard Hijackers Are Draining Crypto Wallets

20 Jan 2026 news

A new breed of malware is infiltrating Discord communities, silently swapping crypto wallet addresses at the moment of transaction. Our investigation reveals how attackers engineer trust and stealth to drain digital assets from unsuspecting users.

#Discord | #Clipboard Hijacker | #Cryptocurrency

Underground Access: How a Jordanian Broker Sold Corporate Network Secrets

19 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

A cybercrime broker known as 'r1z' has pleaded guilty to selling access to dozens of enterprise networks after a US sting operation. This feature investigates the case, techniques, and broader implications for the fight against digital underground markets.

#Cybercrime | #Corporate Secrets | #Cryptocurrency

Digital Mercenaries: Inside North Korea’s Global Cybercrime Machine

14 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Asia

North Korea’s cybercriminals are posing as IT workers worldwide, stealing identities and billions in cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs. A Netcrook investigation reveals the global scale and technical tricks behind this digital deception.

#North Korea | #Cybercrime | #Cryptocurrency

Crypto Wars: Sanctioned States and Syndicates Supercharge Illicit Blockchain Activity

10 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Illicit cryptocurrency flows reached record highs in 2025, driven by nation-states like Russia and Iran using stablecoins to evade sanctions. Organized crime networks and advanced laundering services are fueling a new era in digital financial crime.

#Cryptocurrency | #Cybercrime | #Sanctions

Bitcoin Unmasked: The Real Risks and Rewards Behind Crypto’s Wild Ride

10 Jan 2026 news

Bitcoin’s wild ride has captivated investors and skeptics alike. This investigative feature uncovers the dramatic highs and lows, technical realities, and hidden pitfalls every would-be crypto investor should understand before diving in.

#Bitcoin | #Cryptocurrency | #Volatility

Inside Jobs for Sale: Cybercriminals Recruit Employees at Banks and Tech Firms

22 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

Cybercriminals are bypassing traditional hacking by recruiting employees at major banks, tech firms, and telecoms for cash. Explore how the insider threat economy is booming and what organizations can do to defend themselves.

#Cybercrime | #Insider Threats | #Cryptocurrency

Inside the $2.9M Fake ID Marketplace: Bangladeshi Cybercrime Bust

20 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

A U.S. indictment reveals how a Bangladeshi-run fake ID marketplace sold digital templates for passports, social security cards, and more—fueling global fraud and cybercrime with cryptocurrency payments.

#Fake IDs | #Cybercrime | #Cryptocurrency

🏴‍☠️ Rogitzcom Ransomware Attack: Inside the Digital Siege

20 Dec 2025 news

Rogitzcom was recently targeted in a sophisticated ransomware attack, disrupting operations and exposing sensitive data. This feature unpacks the methods, impact, and lessons from the incident.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Cryptocurrency

Pyongyang’s Digital Heist: North Korea’s Record-Breaking Crypto Crime Wave

19 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

North Korea’s cyber operatives pulled off a record $2 billion in crypto heists in 2025, dominating the global cybercrime landscape with advanced tactics, laundering schemes, and international alliances.

#North Korea | #Cybercrime | #Cryptocurrency