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UNC1069 Uses New Tools to Target Crypto Entities

Feb 20, 2026 1:53:03 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, social engineering, Cryptocurrency Theft, MacOS malware, North Korean threat actors, DeFi targeting, deepfake, UNC1069

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Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency, Financial
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: SUGARLOADER, WAVESHAPER, HYPERCALL, HIDDENCALL, SILENCELIFT, DEEPBREATH, CHROMEPUSH

Executive Summary

A targeted intrusion into a FinTech entity in the cryptocurrency sector was attributed to UNC1069, a North Korea-nexus financially motivated threat actor. The operation deployed seven unique malware families on a macOS host through sophisticated social engineering involving a compromised Telegram account, a spoofed Zoom meeting, a reported deepfake video, and a ClickFix technique to initiate infection.

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NimDoor MacOS Malware

Jul 14, 2025 2:34:09 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, North Korea, Stealer, Infostealer, Cryptocurrency, social engineering, Stardust Chollima, NimDoor, AppleScript, MacOS malware, Web3, Nim, Zoom phishing

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Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency
Regions Targeted: Not Specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

NimDoor is a sophisticated MacOS malware deployed by North Korea-linked threat actors, likely Stardust Chollima, targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organizations. Utilizing Nim and C++ binaries, AppleScript, and social engineering via fake Zoom updates, NimDoor employs process injection, WebSocket communications, and signal-based persistence to steal sensitive data.

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EDDIESTEALER

Jun 9, 2025 12:29:15 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Infostealer, Data Theft, social engineering, Emerging Threat, EDDIESTEALER, Rust Malware, CAPTCHA Campaign, ClickFix, PowerShell Attack, ChromeKatz, Cybersecurity

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Verticals Targeted: Not specified
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

EDDIESTEALER is a Rust-based infostealer distributed through deceptive CAPTCHA campaigns, leveraging social engineering to steal sensitive data like credentials and cryptocurrency wallet details. Its advanced obfuscation and ChromeKatz integration highlight the growing sophistication of commodity malware.

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ALPHV Hacks MGM Grand

Sep 22, 2023 2:31:31 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, ALPHV, Scattered Spider, MGM Grand, social engineering

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Verticals Targeted: Gambling, Hospitality, Recreation

Executive Summary

MGM Resorts International was the victim of a recent cyber attack that impacted several systems, including its website, reservations, and in-casino services such as ATMs, slot machines, and credit card machines. ALPHV has taken credit for the attack.

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