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Criminal Software Known as GreedyBear Employs Deceptive Firefox Wallet Add-ons to Obtain over $1 Million in Illicit Funds

Malicious cyber operation "GreedyBear" surreptitiously employed over 150 deceptive Firefox add-ons, amassing theft of over $1 million.

Malicious software known as GreedyBear exploits deceitful Firefox wallet add-ons to swipe over $1...
Malicious software known as GreedyBear exploits deceitful Firefox wallet add-ons to swipe over $1 million from unsuspecting users.

Criminal Software Known as GreedyBear Employs Deceptive Firefox Wallet Add-ons to Obtain over $1 Million in Illicit Funds

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