Cryptocurrency theft reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with over Rs 4,100 crore stolen from over 3.3 lakh victims, says anti-scam firm Scam Sniffer. Wallet drainer malware, which tricks users into signing harmful transactions, was the main tool used by fraudsters. With losses from such attacks rising by 67% compared to the previous year, the call for stronger security measures and increased user awareness in the cryptocurrency ecosystem is being amplified.
Ransomware Targeting Infrastructure Hits Telecom Namibia
Namibian telecom provider, Telecom Namibia, was hit by a significant ransomware attack late last year, led by the ransomware-as-a-service group, Hunters International. This led to