Cryptojacking Malware Hackers Shift Gears to Target Businesses Rather Than Crypto Investors

2019-4-30 19:59

Hackers have been plaguing the cryptocurrency world for quite some time, often going through phishing schemes or similar scams. Cryptojacking, for example, is a process that involves hacking into a computer to mine Bitcoin without the user even knowing.

However, cryptojacking consumers are becoming less and less popular, according to a report by MalwareBytes. Considering […].

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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics

Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting.

2019-4-27 22:07	Privacy & security
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IBM: Cybercriminals Are Moving On From Ransomware to Cryptojacking

IBM researchers have found that cryptojacking dominated the cryptocurrency cybercrime scene in 2018, overtaking ransomware attacks. Experts say the comparatively less intrusive and stealthy nature of malicious crypto-mining is the primary reason why it is fast becoming the attack vector of choice for cybercriminals.

2019-3-3 14:30
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Study Reveals Growing Sophistication in Malicious Mining of Cryptocurrency

Several Chinese researchers from Fudan University, Tsinghua University and the University of California Riverside have produced the first systematic study of the malicious mining of cryptocurrencies, known as cryptojacking, unveiling increasing complexity over time.

2018-9-25 23:59	#scams
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Skybox Security Report: Cryptojacking Is Bigger Threat Than Ransomware

Cryptacking has risen to the top of the top of the cyber threats with reports coming that it has even become a bigger nuisance for cybersecurity experts than ransomware. An incredible 32% of all cyber crimes are done by crypto miners.

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Cryptojacking Becomes Less Popular Due to Falling Cryptocurrency Prices, Report Claims

Cryptocurrency malware is a thriving business among online criminals. Hundreds of threats still exist, and this trend will not be slowing down anytime soon. Even so, it seems the era of cryptocurrency mining malware is nearing an end, primarily due to low cryptocurrency prices.

2018-7-21 22:00	malware
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Research: Cryptojacking Incidents on a Steady Decline

While crypto enthusiasts pray for the bulls to reign at all times, sometimes a bearish trend comes with cool advantages. Per recent research findings, cryptojacking has become less lucrative for ‘cryptojackers’ due to the current market slump, leading to a sharp decline in occurrences of the illegal act.

2018-7-19 05:00	cybersecurity
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