20 November 2023

Randstorm Exploit: Vulnerability in 2011-2015 Bitcoin Wallets

• Issue: Bitcoin wallets from 2011 to 2015 are exposed to a new exploit, Randstorm, enabling password retrieval and unauthorized access across diverse blockchain platforms.
• Description: Randstorm encompasses a blend of bugs, design choices, and API modifications, posing a severe threat to numerous older wallets.
• Decade-Long Global Espionage by Indian Hack-for-Hire Group

Indian Hack-for-Hire Group Targeted U.S., China, and More for Over 10 Years

• Scope: Targeted countries include the U.S., China, Myanmar, Pakistan, Kuwait, and more.
• Entity Involved: Appin Software Security (Appin Security Group)
• Operations: Wide-ranging espionage, surveillance, and disruptive cyber activities spanning multiple nations.
• Evolution: Originating as an educational startup providing offensive security training, the group transformed into a significant cyber operation.