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In brief Hackers are using fake Captchas to distribute Lumma Stealer malware, new research has found. Once installed by an unsuspecting user, the malware searches infected devices for credentials, including crypto wallet data. Lumma Stealer is an example of Malware-as-a-Service, which is effectively run as a “sustainable cybercriminal business,” experts told Decrypt. Bad actors are…
A little over a year ago, Moonbirds was a cautionary tale.The once-hyped Ethereum profile picture (PFP) project, launched in 2022 by Kevin Rose’s Proof to immense demand, had seen its reputation crater amid community backlash, ownership shakeups, and plummeting prices.Holders griped about broken promises, shifting roadmaps, and changing leadership. By mid-2023, the project’s floor price…
In brief A Brazilian woman was kidnapped because criminals wanted to target her crypto-trading son. Local media reported that her son had to pay about $600,000 worth of Bitcoin as a ransom. Such kidnappings, known as “wrench attacks,” are on the rise around the world. Brazilian police have arrested four individuals after they allegedly kidnapped…
In brief Illegal crypto miners in Tajikistan caused $3.52 million in damages in the first half of 2025, the country’s Attorney General said. Authorities in Kazakhstan recently cracked down on crypto miners using illegally sourced energy, pointing to a growing problem in Central Asia. Experts told Decrypt that Central Asia’s combination of cheap costs and…
In brief Experts generally agree that favorable regulatory shifts in the United States and massive buy-ups of Ethereum on Wall Street have enabled ETH’s current, ongoing streak. Some analysts contend these factors are so bullish for Ethereum, that the token will continue to surge through the end of the year, potentially beyond $7,000. Others caution,…
In brief OpenAI’s update now lets paid users switch GPT-5 between speed-first, deep-think, or auto-select modes. Previously retired GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, o3 and others return to the roster, alongside the Pro-only GPT-4.5. The new setup turns ChatGPT into a model-and-mode buffet, letting users match AI brains to the job at hand. When GPT-5 launched last week,…
In brief The FBI has released an updated advisory warning that fictitious law firms are targeting victims of crypto scams for further exploitation. The agency noted that scammers return to the scene of the crime, winning former victims’ trust because they know the details of lost funds and when transfers were made. Members of the…
In brief TRON founder Justin Sun is suing Bloomberg to block publication of his detailed crypto holdings. Sun warns that disclosing specific crypto amounts would expose him to “wrench attacks,” and enable criminals to identify his wallet addresses. Bloomberg journalists allegedly promised his data would remain “strictly confidential,” but the company now plans to publish…
In brief In 2023 Lõhmus told Estonia’s public radio he lost access and would consider credible recovery help. On-chain records show only dust transfers, with no outgoing ETH from the labeled wallet. There have been many other cases of lost crypto wallet passwords or keys. Two years ago, Estonian banker Rain Lõhmus told Estonia’s public…
In brief Bitcoin-based memecoin launchpad Odin.fun has lost 58.2 BTC, worth roughly $7 million, via an exploit. The platform has paused operations, but says it will be back next week The exploit was what is termed a “liquidity manipulation” attack, according to third-party security researchers Bitcoin-based meme coin launchpad Odin.fun has lost approximately 58.2 BTC,…
