A Russian cybercrime group is reportedly leveraging a series of AI-generated websites to implement software aimed at stealing cryptocurrency wallet credentials.
As detailed in a report by 404 Media, cybersecurity professionals at Silent Push have discovered that the Fin7 ransomware group has established at least seven such websites that produce explicit images using artificial intelligence.
These sites covertly install malware, including “RedLine” and “Lumma,” which are designed to gather user credentials and other sensitive information. Infections typically occur when users either download software via Dropbox links or sign up for free trials, which automatically prompts the download.
Zach Edwards, a senior cybercrime analyst at Silent Push, emphasized that these tactics are particularly aimed at affluent individuals who utilize AI tools or possess cryptocurrency accounts.
He remarked that there is a distinct market for cutting-edge yet dubious AI applications, especially among those seeking “deepfake” image generators, even if it involves legal risks.
Meanwhile, Russian authorities have reported the arrest of around 100 people suspected of laundering money for hackers and other cybercriminal enterprises.
A law enforcement officer in the UK has found himself in serious legal trouble, facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a substantial amount of Bitcoin during a 2017 investigation.
An american has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation that relied on cryptocurrency for payments and money laundering.
A former Bank of America employee has admitted to playing a role in an international money laundering network that funneled millions of dollars through fraudulent bank accounts, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
An international arrest warrant has been requested for Hayden Davis, co-creator of the LIBRA token, which became the center of a major political scandal in Argentina.