Emerging Threat Vectors: Phishing, Dark Web, and Device Attacks

Device code phishing up 1,500% in 2026; vishing doubles. Cozy Bear leads device code phishing. Microsoft warns of Russian hackers targeting hotel Wi-Fi. Dark web marketplaces (Russian Market, Brian's Club) remain active. PhaaS lowers barriers. Coldcard hardware wallet hack with potential AI involvement; crypto hack losses reach $1.2B in 2026, with Coldcard supply chain breach accounting for 10% ($120M). Coinkite plans post-mortem on Coldcard breach. INC ransomware adds phone/email extortion.

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Updated Aug 10, 2026

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