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Tech Optimizer

August 22, 2025

Kerberus’ Strategic Acquisition of Pocket Universe and the Rise of Crypto Antivirus Infrastructure: A First-Mover Advantage in a High-Growth Niche

Kerberus acquired Pocket Universe on August 16, 2025, in a seven-figure deal to enhance security for cryptocurrency users by developing a browser-level antivirus solution. This acquisition addresses the emerging threat of browser-based malware, which operates without user interaction, and aims to establish a cohesive platform that intercepts malicious code. Kerberus plans to integrate Pocket Universe's fraud-prevention capabilities into its Sentinel3 browser extension, extending protection across Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains and Solana. The company has 200,000 weekly active users and is set to launch a minimal viable product (MVP) for its antivirus solution within four months. Strategic partnerships with Pocket Universe's co-founders and Ran Neuner of Onchain Capital further bolster Kerberus' credibility in the crypto security sector.

AppWizard

September 27, 2024

App installed from Google Play Store was a major scam ripping off 150 Android users

A fraudulent application named WalletConnect was discovered in the Google Play Store, designed to mislead web3 users by mimicking the legitimate WalletConnect protocol. The app, which gained over 10,000 installations, prompted users to connect their cryptocurrency wallets, leading them to authorize transactions that redirected them to a malicious website. This site collected sensitive information and executed token transfers from victims' wallets, marking the first instance of a "crypto drainer" targeting mobile device users. Despite Google Play Protect, the app remained on the Play Store for five months, resulting in approximately ,000 in stolen cryptocurrency before its removal. Users are advised to uninstall the app immediately.