An AI-driven security tool detected a vulnerability in XRPL’s codebase before mainnet deployment, allowing engineers to patch the issue ahead of release. The fix reduces risk for users and supports a smoother rollout.
Researchers warn attackers are buying Facebook ad space to promote bogus Windows 11 update installers that deploy crypto-stealing malware. Clicks lead to malicious executables that harvest wallets, browser extensions, and credentials.
The U.S. Treasury alleges an Australian citizen sold cyber tools originally developed for the U.S. government and its allies to a Russian firm known as Operation Zero. The agency also flagged millions tied to crypto-related tools exploiting U.S. software, raising national security and sanctions concerns.
Texas filed suit against TP-Link accusing the networking firm of deceptive marketing and of enabling the Chinese government to access American consumers' devices, the attorney general said Tuesday.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency unveiled a draft policy pushing mandatory, exchange-wide cybersecurity standards for crypto trading platforms, signaling a regulatory shift from asset-level protections to comprehensive defenses. The move aims to curb increasingly sophisticated attacks and bolster market trust.
State-backed North Korean group UNC1069 is actively targeting crypto companies with custom malware deployed through social-engineering schemes, including fake Zoom calls, to exfiltrate data from Windows and macOS devices. The campaigns appear designed to enable large-scale financial theft.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a warning on Feb 4, 2026 about fraudulent sites impersonating the regulator using look‑alike “ensemble” domains to trick users into opening fake accounts. The notice cautions crypto investors to verify URLs and report suspicious pages.
Sanxenxo City Council in Pontevedra is facing a ransomware standoff after attackers disrupted municipal systems and demanded payment in Bitcoin, officials say. Services including the council website and administrative functions remain affected as negotiations continue.
Indian police arrested nine members of a syndicate on Dec. 14, 2025 for illegally trading bank accounts that were used to carry out multiple cyber fraud schemes. Authorities say the accounts facilitated fraud and helped move illicit proceeds.
The US Department of Justice charged a Ukrainian national accused of links to two groups that used Telegram to claim responsibility for attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure, allegedly financed with cryptocurrency. The action highlights persistent threats from state-linked actors exploiting messaging apps and crypto to fund and publicize attacks.