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Chainalysis finds exchanges bolstering security but hackers refining attacks
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According to Chainalysis, 2019 saw a rise in cryptocurrency exchange attacks, with hackers getting better at dodging security and obscuring loot. The post 2019 Saw Most Exchange Attacks Ever, With Hackers Becoming More Savvy appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.
2020-1-23 00:39 | |
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Hackers and criminals continue to step up their game. It now seems a fileless backdoor for major targets is making the rounds in Russia. Most people may have heard of the TrickBot group. It is one of Russia’s premier hacking collectives, and one that keeps sophisticating its attacks.
2020-1-13 01:30 | |
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The Moscow-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has informed cryptocurrency users that North Korean hackers have developed new ways of delivering malware through Telegram. Kaspersky has been looking at the latest attacks of the Lazarus Group, a North Korea-related cybercrime organization that has also conducted the AppleJesus attack on some of the most important crypto exchanges in […]
2020-1-10 22:16 | |
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Travelex, a foreign exchange firm was attacked by a group of cyber hackers who demanded ransom worth $6 million. The firm is the newest casualty in an ongoing explosion of ransomware attacks where hackers are looking for cryptocurrency payouts.
2020-1-8 19:10 | |
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Attackers demanded a payment of $6 million worth of bitcoin after hacking Travelex, a foreign currency exchange company. It is the latest victim in an explosion of ransomware attacks seeking crypto payouts.
2020-1-8 10:30 | |
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In the cat-and-mouse game between hackers and users, less-lucrative crypto-mining malware fell out of favor this year.
2019-12-18 06:00 | |
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There are many different ways for hackers to attack the cryptocurrency sector, but dusting attacks are perhaps the most seemingly harmless. This type of attack sends a small number of coins to a few known addresses, which wouldn’t move the market by much.
2019-12-16 16:33 | |
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Cyber attacks have become very common over the past few years. It would appear hackers are primarily targeting entire nations, rather than individual targets. One country dealing with plenty of cyber attacks is Iran.
2019-12-16 07:00 | |
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Hackers have continually gone after the cryptocurrency industry, making many cryptocurrency opponents concerned over the possible attacks that can be inflicted upon exchanges and online wallets. On Friday, December 13th, as if to commemorate the superstitious day, a hacker infiltrated the buyback wallet launched by VeChain Foundation.
2019-12-14 23:42 | |
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Microsoft today warned that Russian government hackers have been using video decoders, printers, and internet of things devices to breach computer networks. In a blog post, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center wrote that the “devices became points of ingress from which the actor established a presence on the network and continued looking for further access.
2019-8-6 03:36 | |
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Companies and governments around the world are being targeted by ransomware attackers. The hackers encrypt data and disable IT systems before demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key.
2019-7-28 10:00 | |
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Cities in the United States are under attack from hackers. In recent times, cities like Baltimore in Maryland, Cartersville in Georgia and Lynn in Massachusetts have all suffered attacks. And now, a city in the state of Florida has caved in and decided to pay the hackers.
2019-6-27 18:17 | |
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With the use of AI growing in almost all areas of business and industry, we have a new problem to worry about – the “hijacking” of artificial intelligence. Hackers use the same techniques and systems that help us, to compromise our data, our security, and our lifestyle.
2019-6-22 17:00 | |
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By CCN Markets: 19 percent of survey participants have reported that they had experienced hacking attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges while 15 percent of consumers have become victims of crypto fraud, Kaspersky says.
2019-6-22 12:01 | |
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Mozilla has patched its Firefox browser for a second time in response to a spearphishing campaign targeting employees of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, ZDNet reports. According to ZDNet, hackers have been attempting to phish Coinbase staff with emails containing links to malicious websites.
2019-6-21 15:08 | |
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Security researchers have identified yet another cryptocurrency mining malware. This time it’s installing itself on enterprise application servers, and using a clever trick to remain hidden. If that wasn’t enough, the malware has already claimed its first major victim: Oracle servers.
2019-6-11 13:22 | |
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United States jurisdiction body recently said that North Korean hackers were deeply involved in carrying out well-planned cyber attacks associated with cryptocurrencies. These attacks were carried out on the world’s strongest economy at large-scale to slow down the economic growth.
2019-6-1 20:00 | |
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Hackers are still one of the biggest threats to Proof-of-Work networks. In the past year, digital thieves have used rented hash power to stage successful attacks on Vertcoin, Verge , Bitcoin Gold, Ethereum Classic, and several other cryptocurrencies, most of which have never recovered.
2019-5-24 02:01 | |
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By CCN: Hackers, many in their teens, have drained the accounts of more than 50 Californian victims in a $35 million SIM swap heist. Officials estimate that in total, $50 million has been stolen in related attacks around the US since the beginning of 2018.
2019-5-23 15:59 | |
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Six individuals from a hacking group known as ‘The Community’ have been charged with stealing over $2.4 million in cryptocurrency using the SIM swapping method. What is SIM swapping and how can you prevent it?
2019-5-15 16:00 | |
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A group of six hackers by the name “The Community” are to be sentenced to more than 20 years each in prison for stealing more than $2. 4 million worth of cryptocurrencies using multiple SIM swap attacks, Independent IE reported May 13, 2019.
2019-5-14 05:00 | |
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I read Rami Sass’ recent piece here on Podium about how cyber insurance is overhyped. While he raised great questions about the current pricing models and fear-driven tactics used to sell coverage, I wanted to share a different perspective and address his concerns.
2019-5-9 08:30 | |
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A report from Malware Bytes Labs, April 29, 2019, reveals the long-standing malware issue in the Electrum wallet has reached 152,000 hosts. Users were asked to update their wallets after which they were infected with a bug.
2019-5-1 13:00 | |
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Cybersecurity incidents are gaining an increasingly high profile. In the past, these incidents may have been perceived primarily as a somewhat distant issue for organizations such as banks to deal with.
2019-4-25 14:41 | |
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There are all sorts of companies and organizations that suffer data breaches and cyber attacks all over the world, including some of the most powerful and influential corporations in the world. It appears as though the latest victim is none other than the online store of the professional American basketball team the Atlanta Hawks, whichRead MoreRead More.
2019-4-25 09:00 | |
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Hackers in the cryptocurrency world are willing to go to great lengths to get their funds, especially when hidden attacks are not their preference. There have been many ransomware attacks, but recent actions against a small Kansas town are taking a much more personal approach.
2019-4-24 02:31 | |
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A crypto project has unveiled new technology that it believes will ensure the crypto industry enjoys strong security in the future #SPONSORED
2019-4-23 18:42 | |
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The cryptocurrency market has had their share of scams through the years, with hackers attacking at every single weak point they can find. Hackers have plagued this nascent industry frequently, and a recent report from Malwarebytes Labs says that one of the recent groups of victims is that of the users of the Electrum Bitcoin […]
2019-4-17 23:56 | |
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Electrum Bitcoin wallet users have lost 771 BTC (approximately $4 million) since late December 2018, in an ongoing series of targeted phishing attacks. According to research released by Malwarebytes Labs, fraudsters were able to trick unsuspecting users into downloading a malicious version of the wallet by exploiting a weakness in the software.
2019-4-16 18:02 | |
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North Korean hackers with the backing of Pyongyang are targeting cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of efforts to raise funding for the country’s nuclear weapons program. Wired reports that several international cybersecurity experts believe a hacking syndicate based in the country is also responsible for attacks against banks across the globe.
2019-4-5 13:00 | |
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While companies are quick to integrate new technologies to stay ahead of their competitors, every new technology also comes with risks. Malware, phishing and other cyberattacks are an all-too-common occurrence — especially following the implementation of newer technologies.
2019-4-5 12:00 | |
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Security breaches to online cryptocurrency exchange platforms is not new. Infact, many hackers specifically devote their time, energy and resources in targeting exchange with big assets to attack and this act calls for improved awareness and cryptographic innovations that would protect blockchain platforms from such malicious attacks. As encrypted as the blockchain system is, it […]
2019-4-5 01:05 | |
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This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi.
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange DragonEx says it has been hacked, although it is not yet known how much has been lost in the alleged attack. The Singapore-based company announced the news on its official Telegram channel on Monday.
2019-3-26 14:22 | |
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As technology evolves, so do hackers‘ techniques, something which puts tremendous pressure on organizations to constantly update their security measures in order to keep their data secure.
2019-3-22 12:00 | |
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There have been several hackers that stole users’ spare computing power to mine virtual currencies. Other attackers targeted large websites and injected crypto mining software to steal users’ computing power when they were visiting the site.
2019-3-20 20:01 | |
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Hackers are always trying to find the most profitable ways to steal money from people online. Because of this, their attacks evolve together with the technology. If hackers used to send emails with simple viruses attached to them before, now they are using a lot more methods, including using other people’s computers to mine crypto. […]
2019-2-28 05:19 | |
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Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration.
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
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It seems that Mac users are no longer immune to malware and viruses, as the latest string of crypto trojan attacks has proven that hackers can gain access and take control of Apple computers, The South African reported on February 18, 2019.
2019-2-19 16:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency users often lose access to their funds, not because of hacker attacks, but due to their lack of technical literacy, said crypto-enthusiast Andreas Antonopoulos.
2019-2-11 11:34 | |
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Tech Startup Reveals Details Regarding Previous Attacks, Releases Various Updates U. S. -based tech company Bitfi witnessed scrutiny following the launch of its hardware wallet and bounty program.
2019-2-1 14:41 | |
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Steemit, a social media content creating platform based on the Steem decentralized blockchain solution, banned the account of a group of hackers called “The Dark Overlord”. The group threatened to share sensitive information related to the terrorist attacks which happened on September 11th of 2001.
2019-1-11 08:26 | |
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Ethereum Classic, one of the most popular forks of the second most valuable cryptocurrencies by marketcap has suffered a 51-percent attack. After Chinese blockchain security firm SlowMist raised the alarm, an analyst at CoinNess dug a little deeper.
2019-1-8 13:34 | |
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Cybercriminal group “The Dark Overlord” has threatened to publicly release confidential files related to the 9/11 attacks if their ransom demands are not met, reports Motherboard on January 1, 2019. 9/11 Secrets up for Sale The hacker group tweeted on December 31, 2018, about their successful breach of the confidential database of law firms handling cases related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
2019-1-3 00:00 | |
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An adversarial threat group known as The Dark Overlord has threatened to release sensitive documents that reveal the truth about the 9/11 incident unless those who are potentially affected pay them an unspecified ransom in Bitcoin.
2019-1-2 15:56 | |
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A hacker group called The Dark Overlord threatened to release insurance files related to the 9/11 attacks on New Year’s Eve. The group noted that they had received the files after breaching the security of a law firm handling cases related to the Twin Tower terrorist attack.
2019-1-2 15:29 | |
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Hackers managed to steal close to $900,000 worth of Bitcoin from Electrum wallet users via a phishing attack. While the attacks seem to have come to a halt, Electrum Devs say the hackers can launch new exploits since the issue hasn’t been permanently fixed.
2018-12-28 15:00 | |
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Another wave of hackers is looking to exploit an older vulnerability found in some Ethereum wallets and client applications.
2018-12-13 20:58 | |
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According to a report by ZDNet, published on December 10, 2018, cybercriminals have doubled-down on their efforts to hack into internet-exposed Ethereum wallets and mining equipment. Publicly Exposed Ports Risk Holders Wallets Per the report, cybercriminals are actively scanning for crypto equipment with port 8545 exposed online.
2018-12-11 18:05 | |
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