The Curious Case of GreedyBear & His Wallet-Swallowing Circus

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Ah, what a splendid time we live in! While decent folk sip their morning tea, somewhere – perhaps in a dimly lit room smelling of stale pierogi – a merry band of digital highwaymen called “GreedyBear” has been industriously relieving cryptocurrency enthusiasts of their virtual treasures. Over a million dollars, no less! 🎭💰 Koi Security, those ever-watchful guardians of the cyber-realm, have stumbled upon this theatrical production of theft.

“Redefined industrial-scale crypto theft?” exclaimed researcher Tuval Admoni, presumably clutching his pearls in theatrical despair. “Why settle for one devious scheme when you can juggle three?” And so they did, like a trio of circus bears riding unicycles… if the unicycles were malware-laced browser extensions. Spectacular indeed!

A Parade of Fake Extensions (150 and Counting!)

The audacity! Over 650 malicious tools, lurking like wolves in digital sheep’s clothing, each pretending to be wallets users trust – MetaMask, TronLink, Exodus – the usual suspects. Our dear GreedyBear uses “Extension Hollowing,” a technique as deceitful as selling winter frost in July. First, they present saints; later, they reveal devils!

“Ah yes,” mused Cyvers CEO Deddy Lavid, shaking his head gravely, “these rascals weaponize trust itself! Cloning wallets, faking reviews – next they’ll be selling bridges to crypto heaven!”

Malware – Because Manual Theft Is Too Pedestrian

But wait! The second act: malware – nearly 500 kinds, served on Russian websites offering pirated delights. Stealers like LummaStealer (distinctly lacking in Christmas cheer) and ransomware named Luca Stealer (clearly a fan of Italian operas) demand crypto payments like impatient tax collectors.

Scam Websites – The Grand Finale!

The pièce de résistance? Fake websites – slicker than a bureaucrat’s comb-over – promising digital wallets and wallet repairs. One master server orchestrates this symphony of swindling, coordinating commands like a conductor gone rogue.

And lo! Signs of AI involvement! 🖥️ Because why develop crime manually when automation will do? Truly, we witness the evolution of cybercrime – from pickpockets to industrialists.

“A new normal?” *Admoni warned*, as if announcing a particularly gloomy Petersburg winter. “Expect stronger vetting,” sighed Lavid, knowing full well that ‘vigilance’ sometimes sleeps under a cozy blanket of optimism.

So, dear reader, guard your wallets tighter than a miser’s purse – lest GreedyBear come sniffing!

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2025-08-08 09:55