Crypto-Stealing Malware Surges as Scammers Impersonate AI, Web3 Startups — Here’s the Catch

Key Points

1. Scammers impersonate AI and Web3 startups with fake websites and social media profiles to lure victims, using malware like Realst and Atomic Stealer.

2. Darktrace reports malware targeting both Windows and macOS users, with tools like Atomic Stealer collecting sensitive data.

3. Kaspersky's report shows an 83.4% year-over-year surge in crypto phishing detections, with mobile malware like SparkKitty stealing seed phrases.

4. A Chinese printer manufacturer's official drivers were found to carry malware, resulting in the theft of 9.3 BTC over six months.

5. A massive data breach exposed sensitive access data from platforms like Telegram and GitHub, escalating risks for crypto users.

6. CertiK estimates $2.2 billion lost to crypto attacks in the first half of 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of cybercrime.