23
May
Cryptocurrency companies are under fire from a new kind of foe: malware. A recent report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed a campaign by the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky, targeting South Korean crypto firms with a previously unknown malware variant called "Durian." Illustration of hackers attacking a user's personal computer. Photo: Cointelegraph Durian's Deceptive Delivery Durian's attack strategy is particularly concerning. It leverages legitimate security software used specifically by South Korean cryptocurrency firms. This grants it a level of trust within the system, making it harder to detect. Once installed, Durian acts as a multi-purpose tool for the attackers. Multifaceted…
