Tag: #OnlineSafety
A malicious Python Package Index (PyPI) package named “set-utils” has been discovered stealing Ethereum private keys by intercepting wallet creation functions and exfiltrating them via the Polygon blockchain. Disguised as a utility for Python, it mimics popular packages like “python-utils” and “utils,” which have millions of downloads. Researchers from the developer cybersecurity platform Socket identified […]
The VO1D botnet has rapidly evolved into one of the most devastating cybersecurity threats, infecting over 159 million Android devices globally. This staggering figure makes it one of the largest botnet-driven malware outbreaks recorded in history. First identified in early 2025, the botnet has swiftly spread across 226 countries, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in IoT devices, […]
Phishing scams are evolving, and the latest exploit targets PayPal’s “New Address” feature, enabling cybercriminals to send authentic-looking emails from [email protected]. These emails inform users of unauthorized address additions and expensive purchases, creating panic and prompting them to call a fake support number. This tactic is sophisticated because it leverages PayPal’s legitimate communication channels, […]