Hackers Seeding Ransomware via Bitcoin and Ether Giveaways

Scam	2019-5-28 13:00

While the entire cryptospace is busy celebrating the return of the “bulls,” bad actors have formulated a new scheme aimed at stealing victims’ cryptos and injecting ransomware into their systems. These hackers are now using several websites to push their fake bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) giveaway programs, according to a Bleeping Computer report onRead MoreRead More.

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Fake Elon Musk Account Promotes Bitcoin Scam on Twitter

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Study Reveals Growing Sophistication in Malicious Mining of Cryptocurrency

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2018-9-25 23:59	#scams
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Bitcoin Core Dev Takes Responsibility for Critical Bug: “I’m Embarrassed and Sorry”

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2018-9-24 14:00	Bitcoin Cash
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