🔐 Cybersecurity News (December 18, 2023):
1️⃣ Mystie.Eth: In 2023, cryptocurrency mixers processed
#bitcoin transactions totaling over $300 million, stolen as a result of various cyber incidents. According to their calculations, one-third of the losses from the 50 largest exploits affected the network of the original cryptocurrency. 🌐
2️⃣ Microsoft:
#microsoft researchers have uncovered a series of cyber incidents where OAuth applications were used to automate phishing attacks, compromise business emails, and engage in covert cryptocurrency mining. In one instance, a perpetrator using the alias Storm-1283 deployed virtual machines for cryptocurrency mining through OAuth. The damage ranged from $10,000 to $1.5 million depending on the duration of the attack. ⚠️
3️⃣ F.A.C.C.T.: Since the beginning of 2023, cybersecurity company F.A.C.C.T. has identified 10 active fraudulent affiliate programs targeting users in
#russia through giveaways and crypto investments. Monthly, such a program can bring participants in the affiliate community approximately 4.3 million rubles. 💰
4️⃣ Tether: Tether has publicized two letters to U.S. legislators, affirming its commitment to combating the unlawful use of the
#usdt stablecoin. One document was sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, while the other was addressed to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives. 📜
5️⃣ AFM: Representatives of the Executive Office for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in the UAE have signed a memorandum with the Agency for Financial Monitoring (AFM) of Kazakhstan. The parties intend to collaborate in combating financial crimes. 🤝
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