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Traditional Security Frameworks Leave Organizations Exposed to AI-Specific Attack Vectors

Crypto December 30, 2025

In December 2024, the popular Ultralytics AI library was compromised, installing malicious code that hijacked system resources for cryptocurrency mining. In August 2025, malicious Nx packages leaked �...

Trust Wallet Chrome Extension Breach Caused $7 Million Crypto Loss via Malicious Code

Crypto December 27, 2025

Trust Wallet is urging users to update its Google Chrome extension to the latest version following what it described as a "security incident" that led to the loss of approximately $7 million. The is�...

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Stealth Loaders, AI Chatbot Flaws AI Exploits, Docker Hack, and 15 More Stories

Crypto December 26, 2025

It's getting harder to tell where normal tech ends and malicious intent begins. Attackers are no longer just breaking in — they're blending in, hijacking everyday tools, trusted apps, and even AI as...

LastPass 2022 Breach Led to Years-Long Cryptocurrency Thefts, TRM Labs Finds

Crypto December 26, 2025

The encrypted vault backups stolen from the 2022 LastPass data breach have enabled bad actors to take advantage of weak master passwords to crack them open and drain cryptocurrency assets as recently�...

Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media

Crypto December 25, 2025

The fraudulent investment scheme known as Nomani has witnessed an increase by 62%, according to data from ESET, as campaigns distributing the threat have also expanded beyond Facebook to include othe�...

SEC Files Charges Over $14 Million Crypto Scam Using Fake AI-Themed Investment Tips

Crypto December 25, 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against multiple companies for their alleged involvement in an elaborate cryptocurrency scam that swindled more than $14 million fr�...

Fake WhatsApp API Package on npm Steals Messages, Contacts, and Login Tokens

Crypto December 23, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malicious package on the npm repository that works as a fully functional WhatsApp API, but also contains the ability to intercept every messa�...

⚡ Weekly Recap: Firewall Exploits, AI Data Theft, Android Hacks, APT Attacks, Insider Leaks & More

Crypto December 23, 2025

Cyber threats last week showed how attackers no longer need big hacks to cause big damage. They're going after the everyday tools we trust most — firewalls, browser add-ons, and even smart TVs — t...

Nigeria Arrests RaccoonO365 Phishing Developer Linked to Microsoft 365 Attacks

Crypto December 20, 2025

Authorities in Nigeria have announced the arrest of three "high-profile internet fraud suspects" who are alleged to have been involved in phishing attacks targeting major corporations, including the �...

North Korea-Linked Hackers Steal $2.02 Billion in 2025, Leading Global Crypto Theft

Crypto December 19, 2025

Threat actors with ties to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) have been instrumental in driving a surge in global cryptocurrency theft in 2025, accounting for at least $2�...