TikTok, for one, promised to knock this off months ago but was caught red-handed, still at it, by the new clipboard notification in iOS 14.
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Crypto founder admits $25 million ICO backed by celebrities was a scam
Endorsed by boxer Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled, the Centra Tech ICO debacle has led to the guilty plea of co-founder Robert Farkas.
Microsoft Azure users leave front door open for cryptomining crooks
Microsoft has discovered a campaign that exploits Kubernetes to install cryptomining software in its Azure cloud.
Bitcoin scammers take YouTube channels for a SpaceX ride
Multiple hijacked YouTube accounts impersonated Elon Musk’s Space X channel in a Bitcoin scheme that ripped off a total of more than $163,000.
Cryptomining criminals under the spotlight – a SophosLabs report
A new SophosLabs report takes you inside a cryptomining gang.
Cash-flashing rapper charged with money laundering for BTC-e
The FBI nabbed “Plinofficial” when he arrived at Miami airport carrying $20K cash, allegedly made off of the defunct, fraud-fav exchange.
More crypto-stealing Chrome extensions swatted by Google
Google deleted more malicious extensions from the Chrome Web Store after they were found to be phishing cryptocurrency users.
Google fights spammy extensions with new Chrome Web Store policy
The policies are specifically meant to fight spam, but they outlaw tactics taken by malicious extensions as well, including fake reviews.
Trove of RubyGems malware highlights software supply chain issues
Ruby developers beware: a would-be cryptocurrency thief is out to get at your digital wallet, and they’re using typosquatting code to do it.
US offers up to $5m reward for information on North Korean hackers
UN experts believe the DPRK cyber-steals and launders money, extorts companies and funnels the cash into its nuclear program.