Russian Scammers Target Crypto Influencers with Infostealers

Summary: A report by Recorded Future details the operations of a Russian crypto scamming group known as Crazy Evil, which utilizes advanced techniques and malware to conduct scams on social media, targeting cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The group has been active since 2021 and is linked to multiple active scams, reportedly generating over million in illicit revenue while compromising tens of thousands of devices globally. Recommendation strategies to mitigate threats posed by Crazy Evil include deploying advanced security solutions and training programs focused on cryptocurrency-related risks.

Affected: Cryptocurrency users and platforms, social media networks, digital asset holders

Keypoints :

• Crazy Evil is composed of six subteams that manage phishing scams aimed at stealing digital assets and infecting devices with malware.
• Active scams include fake decentralized tools, games, and productivity software that lead users to install malware targeting both Windows and macOS.
• The group has utilized a sophisticated malware toolkit and has a strong presence on dark web forums, making their operations difficult to detect and neutralize.