macos
North Korean macOS Malware Detected on Crypto Platform
North Korean hackers known as the Lazarus group are believed to be behind the malicious piece of macOS malware that is capable of removing payloads from crypto-sites and running them as memory. The malware was barely detected by security researchers who claim this is the second attack in as many months by Lazarus.
New MacOS Malware Hijacks Crypto Wallets Via Pirated Apps
Kaspersky Labs discovers a new malware targeting macOS users via pirated apps, replacing legitimate Bitcoin and Exodus wallets with infected versions, highlighting the risks of downloading unauthorized software.
McAfee Labs Threat Report Shows Concern for Cryptojacking and Blockchain Security Issues
In August 2019, McAfee Lab released a threat report with conclusive statistics stating cryptojacking being an area of concern.
US Treasury Sanctions Two Men Accused of Laundering Crypto for North Korean Cyber Crime Syndicate
The US Treasury Department Office of Foreign Asset Control has sanctioned two men believed to involved in laundering stolen cryptocurrency from a 2018 cyberattack against a cryptocurrency exchange.