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Feds seize 'largest ever' haul of crypto-dosh from terrorists – including coins from 'fake' pandemic mask web store
2020-08-17 06:20

The operation converted its sales into crypto-coins that were sent to ISIS. Uncle Sam said the seized coins will be sent to a fund established for the victims of terrorist attacks.

The team at Trend Micro has spotted something you don't see every day: malware for macOS exploiting zero-days.

The attack seems to be very specifically targeted: the malware looks to spread through Xcode projects and then executes the exploit code and installs payloads when a project is built.

Versions 2.0.0 through 2.5.20 are vulnerable.

North Korea's Lazarus Group turns to espionage.


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