Crypto exec warns of ‘ELUSIVE COMET’ threat after losing 75% of assets
From Cointelegraph
April 15, 2025 12:15:00 am:
The CEO of Emblem Vault warns Zoom users after losing over $100,000 in Bitcoin and Ether to “ELUSIVE COMET” through a malware attack during a video call. Cybersecurity firm SEAL is tracking the threat actor targeting crypto users. Zoom’s default remote access feature enabled the scam. NFT collector Leonidas confirms the risk and advises preventing remote access on Zoom. The threat actor, ELUSIVE COMET, operates under Aureon Capital, a venture capital firm, and poses a significant risk to users. Contact SEAL’s emergency hotline if you’ve interacted with Aureon Capital.
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