A recent expose revealed a severe cybersecurity threat: a hacking group from the Chinese-speaking region is launching coordinated attacks against US institutions, using a distinctive type of malware—code related to Venezuela.

Such targeted malware variants have been appearing frequently lately. Attackers attempt to infiltrate critical US infrastructure and commercial entities through cleverly designed social engineering and infection vectors. Especially in the financial sector—including cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset service providers—this cross-border hacking activity has become an ongoing threat.

For users and platforms within the Web3 ecosystem, it is crucial to implement measures to defend against such malware infections. Exchanges need to strengthen endpoint security, network segmentation, and employee security training. Individual users should also stay vigilant, avoid clicking suspicious links, downloading software from unknown sources, and regularly update system patches.

Hacker tactics are constantly evolving, from common phishing emails to advanced persistent threats(APT) targeting digital asset holders. This serves as a reminder that the entire cryptocurrency industry must establish a multi-layered defense system.