EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 6 MIN
SANS Stormcast Thursday, May 22nd 2025: Crypto Confidence Scams; Extension Mayhem for VS Code and Chrome
from SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast) · host Johannes Ullrich
New Variant of Crypto Confidence Scam Scammers are offering login credentials for what appears to be high value crypto coin accounts. However, the goal is to trick users into paying for expensive VIP memberships to withdraw the money.https://isc.sans.edu/diary/New%20Variant%20of%20Crypto%20Confidence%20Scam/31968 Malicious Chrome Extensions Malicious Chrome extensions mimick popular services like VPNs to trick users into installing them. Once installed, the extensions will exfiltrate browser secretshttps://dti.domaintools.com/dual-function-malware-chrome-extensions/ Malicious VS Code Extensions Malicious Visual Studio Code extensions target crypto developers to trick them into installing them to exfiltrate developer secrets.https://securitylabs.datadoghq.com/articles/mut-9332-malicious-solidity-vscode-extensions/#indicators-of-compromise
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New Variant of Crypto Confidence Scam Scammers are offering login credentials for what appears to be high value crypto coin accounts. However, the goal is to trick users into paying for expensive VIP memberships to withdraw the money.https://isc.sans.edu/diary/New%20Variant%20of%20Crypto%20Confidence%20Scam/31968 Malicious Chrome Extensions Malicious Chrome extensions mimick popular services like VPNs to trick users into installing them. Once installed, the extensions will exfiltrate browser secretshttps://dti.domaintools.com/dual-function-malware-chrome-extensions/ Malicious VS Code Extensions Malicious Visual Studio Code extensions target crypto developers to trick them into installing them to exfiltrate developer secrets.https://securitylabs.datadoghq.com/articles/mut-9332-malicious-solidity-vscode-extensions/#indicators-of-compromise
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