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10 Million People Globally Targeted by Fake Crypto App Ads, Check Point Warns

2025-07-31 08:25:39

10 Million People Globally Targeted by Fake Crypto App Ads, Check Point Warns

Main Idea

A widespread malware campaign using fake crypto app ads has exposed over 10 million people to data theft, with the malware 'JSCEAL' stealing sensitive information and evading detection.

Key Points

1. Fake crypto app ads have exposed over 10 million people to malware, with 'JSCEAL' siphoning sensitive data using advanced evasion techniques.

2. Meta’s ad tools showed over 35,000 malicious advertisements were disseminated in the first half of 2025.

3. The malware steals keystrokes, passwords, Telegram credentials, browser cookies, and autofill data, targeting crypto wallets.

4. A study revealed cryptographic keys were stolen in 18% of 1,297 breach incidents analyzed, with financial documents appearing in 93% of cases.

5. Customer or corporate personally identifiable information (PII) was exposed in 82% of breach incidents, often from customer service interactions.

Description

A global malware campaign has exposed more than 10 million people to deceptive crypto app ads, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Check Point . Key Takeaways: Fake crypto app ads have exposed over 10 million people to malware. The malware uses JavaScript and advanced evasion tactics to avoid detection. Victims risk losing passwords, Telegram data, and access to crypto wallets. The campaign, which mimics nearly 50 popular crypto applications such as Binance, MetaMask, and Kraken, h...

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