Fake Crypto Exec Used Booby-Trapped Google Doc to Target Security Researcher After DEF CON

Fake Crypto Conference: Hackers Impersonate CoinDesk Executive To Target Researchers

BitcoinWorld Fake Crypto Conference: Hackers Impersonate CoinDesk Executive to Target Researchers In a concerning cybersecurity incident, hackers impersonated a CoinDesk executive to host a fraudulent cryptocurrency conference, specifically targeting cybersecurity researchers. The attack, which came to light on Aug. 9, involved the creation of a fake online event and the distribution of malicious documents designed to compromise the devices of …

Fake Crypto Exec Used Booby-Trapped Google Doc to Target Security Researcher After DEF CON

A threat actor impersonating a senior executive at a well-known cryptocurrency media outlet attempted to infect a Huntress researcher with malware in the days following this year’s Black Hat and DEF CON conferences, according to new research from the security vendor. The campaign began on X (formerly Twitter), where an account impersonating the executive sent a direct message to the researcher on 9 August, using a fabricated story about planning…