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Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure

Thursday, August 20, 2026


A person impersonating a cryptocurrency news website employee contacted multiple cybersecurity professionals with malicious Google Docs links. The attack method and number of targeted individuals were not specified in available reports. Google Docs was used as the delivery mechanism for malware.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/someone-targeted-security-researchers-using-a-fake-crypto-conference-as-a-lure/

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