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Supply Chain Attack Unleashed via Compromised VS Code Extension

A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting cryptocurrency developers through the compromise of ETHcode, a legitimate Visual Studio Code extension with nearly 6,000 installations. The attack, executed through a malicious GitHub pull request, demonstrates how threat actors can weaponize trusted development…

SparkKitty Malware Steals Photos from iOS and Android Devices

A sophisticated Trojan malware campaign has been targeting mobile device users across iOS and Android platforms since February 2024, with cybersecurity researchers identifying a significant escalation in photo theft capabilities that poses particular risks to cryptocurrency users and individuals storing…

TapTrap Android Exploit Allows Malicious Apps to Bypass Permissions

A new Android vulnerability called TapTrap that allows malicious apps to bypass the operating system’s permission system without requiring any special permissions themselves. The attack exploits activity transition animations—a core feature of Android’s user interface—to trick users into unknowingly granting…