LastPass Breach Fallout: Crypto Thefts Continue to Haunt Users Through 2025
Stolen LastPass backups from the 2022 breach are still causing crypto theft through 2025. Hackers are cracking weak master passwords, leading to wallet drains linked to Russian cybercrime. TRM Labs traced $28 million laundered via Russian exchanges, highlighting the persistent threat and role of Russian infrastructure in global cybercrime.
Hot Take:
Who knew that your 2022 New Year’s resolution of “use stronger passwords” would still be haunting you in 2025? Looks like LastPass is the gift that keeps on giving… to cybercriminals. It’s like a soap opera of bad decisions and weak passwords that just won’t end!
Key Points:
- LastPass breach of 2022 still causing crypto thefts in 2025 due to weak passwords.
- Attackers are capitalizing on the breach to drain crypto wallets using Russian cybercrime channels.
- TRM Labs traced $28 million in stolen crypto, laundered through Wasabi Wallet and Russian exchanges.
- Mixing techniques are losing effectiveness in hiding illicit crypto activities.
- U.K. fined LastPass £1.2m ($1.6m) for failing to secure its vaults.
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