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Threat IntelligenceAug 19, 2026

Fake Crypto Exec Used Booby-Trapped Google Doc to Target Security Researcher After DEF CON

Threat actor impersonating crypto exec targeted security researcher with malicious Google Doc.

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Summary

A threat actor, posing as a senior executive from a cryptocurrency media company, targeted a Huntress security researcher with a booby-trapped Google Doc. The attack occurred shortly after the DEF CON and Black Hat conferences. The campaign initiated on X (formerly Twitter) with the impersonator reaching out to the researcher.

Indicators of Compromise

  • malware — malware

Entities

Google Doc (product)Huntress (vendor)X (formerly Twitter) (technology)