Новости о Crypto Attacks [ Фото новости ] [ Свежие новости ] | |
Why is Asia the epicentre of crypto exchange hacks?
While exchanges in Europe and the U.S. have not been immune from cyber attacks, the majority of the largest cryptocurrency exchange hacks have occurred in Asian markets, with South Korea and Japan leading the scoreboard. The question is why? дальше »
2018-10-5 14:00 | |
|
Cryptojacking Becomes More Sophisticated With Time: Chinese Researchers
Cryptojacking, an attempt to use a device’s spare computing power to mine digital currencies, is gaining ground ever since crypto assets started getting mainstream acceptance. Researchers from China’s Fudan University and Tsinghua University collaborated with the University of California Riverside to produce the first systematic study of these attacks. дальше »
2018-9-27 17:59 | |
|
|
McAfee Report: Cryptocurrency Mining Malware to only Grow in Magnitude
The crypto community is well aware of cryptojacking – a crypto-malware attack that uses the hosts’ computer power to mine cryptocurrencies without their knowledge. In what comes as unfortunate news for the budding community, the problem is only going to get worse. дальше »
2018-9-27 23:00 | |
|
|
Crypto Mining Malware Attacks Up 80% In Q2 This Year
Cases of crypto mining malware, software designed to illegally mine cryptocurrency, has nearly doubled in the second quarter, with evidence suggesting that a rising number of criminals could be creating malware specifically for targeting mobile devices. дальше »
2018-9-26 16:35 | |
|
|
McAfee Labs Threats Report Shows Cryptocurrency Malware Increase up 86% in Q2
McAfee Labs Considers Cryptocurrency Malware Increased 86% in Q2 In a press release uploaded on September 25, researchers at McAfee Labs analysed crypto mining malware attacks and other vulnerabilities related to blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-9-26 00:45 | |
|
|
eCash Founder David Chaum Makes Bold Promises with Elixxir Blockchain
Over 30 years after creating eCash, a predecessor of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies which spawned the Cypherpunk movement of the 1980s, Dr. David Chaum is back in the public eye with a claim of having invented “the world’s fastest cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-22 23:59 | |
|
|
Massive Bitcoin Vulnerability Discovered That Could Have Seen The End Of BTC
Developers from the Bitcoin Core project seem to have discovered a vulnerability that could have seen the end of Bitcoin. To put a long story short, the entire Bitcoin blockchain was at risk of being pulled down by one single DDos attack. дальше »
2018-9-21 06:00 | |
|
|
Europol: Terrorists Still Use Banks, Fail To Abuse Cryptocurrencies
A new assessment by Europol this week reveals a growing schism between the use of cryptocurrencies by terrorists and other criminals. No European Terrorist Attacks Leveraged Crypto Funds In its Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), the organization highlights that while the use of Bitcoin in particular by cybercriminals is growing, terrorists still prefer conventional money transfer methods — banks and wire transfers. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:00 | |
|
|
Research: New Botnet Scanning the Web to Shut Down Illicit Cryptominers
Chinese security researchers from Qihoo 360 Netlab have discovered a savvy botnet that destroys illicit crypto mining malware rather than hacking victims’ PCs for its benefit. The Benevolent ‘Cryptojacker’ The botnet, called Fbot, is based on the Satori Mirai program, which is typically used for DDoS attacks, according to Bleeping Computer, who first reported the news […] The post Research: New Botnet Scanning the Web to Shut Down Illicit Cryptominers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-21 22:00 | |
|
|
$60 Mln Crypto Exchange Hack in Japan had no Impact on Bitcoin Price
Another hacking attack has hit a known crypto exchange in Japan, and this time, thieves managed to steal around $60 million in crypto. Another Crypto Exchange Hack The popularity of attacks on crypto exchanges seemingly continues to grow, with another such exchange being hit just recently, in Japan. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:00 | |
|
|
Newdex Decentralized Crypto Exchange Robbed in New Hacking Attack
After discovering a new security vulnerability, hackers managed to flood a crypto exchange with fake EOS tokens. By the end of their operation, they ended up stealing as much as $58,000 from the exchange’s users directly. дальше »
2018-9-19 17:00 | |
|
|
Crypto Wallet Protection App Wants to Secure Your Wallets Against Malware
Malware, a persistent thorn in the side of the internet’s wider community, has become an increasing concern for cryptocurrency users. A problem that comes in many forms, malicious software is leveraged by hackers to rob community members of their funds. дальше »
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
|
|
Myetherwallet Suffers More Attacks than Any Other Ethereum Wallet
MyEtherwallet has been known to be one of the Largest Ethereum wallets in the Crypto sphere and has major encounters and breach of security which puts users tokens at huge risks. Phishing Attacks have been on the rise with popular exchanges like binance,bittrex and bitfinex always getting cloned by impersonators and most time they still […] The post Myetherwallet Suffers More Attacks than Any Other Ethereum Wallet appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-9-17 16:31 | |
|
|
Research: 920k Servers Can Be Infected By “Wannamine” Cryptojacker
Leaked National Security Agency Exploits & Cryptojacking Attacks Although crypto prices across the board have seen sharp declines since the commencement of 2018, cryptojacking, or the act of illegally siphoning computational power to mine cryptocurrencies, is still a rampant threat, well that’s what a recent report from TechCrunch alluded to. дальше »
2018-9-17 03:35 | |
|
|
Five Most Common Cyber Attack Methods Crypto Investors Should Know About
In the last years, we have seen how different attackers targeted crypto exchanges, users and investors. Just in 2017, cyber attacks caused $275 million dollars in damages to businesses according to Equifax. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:14 | |
|
|
Report: cybercriminals find new ways to steal cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets and other crypto services remain the most vulnerable infrastructure to cyberattacks. The number of attacks on crypto exchanges doubled in the second quarter, a report says. дальше »
2018-9-12 10:54 | |
|
|
Did Traders Throw Caution to the Wind in China Amid Crypto Ban?
Enthusiastic traders are mocking the crypto ban in China. Despite the authorities launching several attacks on the cryptocurrency sector, digital currencies still survive in the country. A South China Morning Post report suggests that trade is not just active in the country but also thriving right beneath the rule of law. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:10 | |
|
|
Mega’s Chrome Extension Hit by Hackers With Cryptocurrency-Stealing Malware
As cryptocurrencies are becoming mainstream, hackers are finding new ways to hack into user’s accounts and steal their digital coin holdings. From ransomware attacks to attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges, hackers have done it all. дальше »
2018-9-7 08:19 | |
|
|
Bittrex Lash Out At Bitcoin Gold After BTG Refuse To Pay Hack Compensation
Popular cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex have announced that they will be delisting Bitcoin Gold (BTG) and all BTG trading pairs after the team behind BTG refused to pay out compensation to Bittrex who suffered as a result of hacks that took place on the BTG network in May 2018. дальше »
2018-9-4 15:30 | |
|
|
Research: Illicit Crypto Mining Becomes Rising Threat as Criminals Turn to Sophisticated Methods
Illicit cryptocurrency mining attacks are showing no signs of slowing down, with IT security firm Trend Micro reporting a 956 percent jump in such attacks since the start of 2017. Crypto Prices Fall, Attacks Do Not In a Mid-Year Security Roundup, Trend Micro researchers found over 787,000 instances of malicious cryptocurrency mining, popularly known as […] The post Research: Illicit Crypto Mining Becomes Rising Threat as Criminals Turn to Sophisticated Methods appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-8-31 10:00 | |
|
|
Report Finds Crypto Mining Incidents Have Risen 1000% in 2018
Cybersecurity company Trend Micro has revealed that between January and July 2018, its researchers detected unauthorized crypto mining attacks – also known as ‘cryptojacking’ – at a rate nearly 1000 percent higher than in the second half of 2017. дальше »
2018-8-31 00:02 | |
|
|
EOS Raises To $5 As The Company Discovers A Way To Stop RAM-Steal Attacks
Crypto investors have had some good reasons to smile in the last few days as the market stabilizes and crypto prices take an upward turn. Those who have invested in EOS have even better news to smile about. дальше »
2018-8-28 18:48 | |
|
|
Dr. Doom Nouriel Roubini, 2008 Financial Crisis Predictor, Attacks Crypto Again
Economist Nouriel Roubini is widely known for his specialization when it comes to analyzing market trends. In a recent report shared by Forbes, it has been revealed that Roubini has been digging into the crypto market. дальше »
2018-8-26 19:35 | |
|
|
Noise Complaints May Cause Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Center to Shut Down
Norwegian bitcoin miner Kryptovault is facing a shutdown of its operations due to extensive noise complaints from locals and a lack of proper paperwork. The company, which is headquartered in a former paper mill in Norway’s capital of Oslo, uses more than 40MW of power to drive an arsenal of nearly 10,000 computers. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:36 | |
|
|
Another Sim Swapper Caught In The Act As BTC Is Used To Buy Audi R8
Police in California have arrested 19-year of Xzavyer Narvaez on suspicion of fraud and grand theft through allegations that Narvaez had been carrying out sim-swapping attacks in order to gain illicit access to people’s Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:30 | |
|
|
Report: Cryptojacking Coincides with Crypto Popularity, Monero the Choice Currency
As cryptocurrency popularity boomed towards the end of 2017, other, more illicit, things came about as a result of the crypto boom. In 2018, one of the most prevalent and popular forms of malware attacks is cryptojacking, where malicious actors utilize the CPU power of unsuspecting computers to mine cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:30 | |
|
|
Iran Turns to Cryptocurrency Malware and Cryptojacking Amidst Economic Downturn
Hackers in Iran are reportedly developing elaborate illegal means of obtaining cryptocurrency. This move comes as the country’s economy continues its downward spiral amidst the impending renewal of sanctions from the United States. дальше »
2018-8-9 23:46 | |
|
|
Top Crypto Exchanges Still Using Authenticator 2FA Despite Google Dropping Support
Google has had none of its 85,000+ employees successfully phished since early 2017 when it was reported they dropped the use of its own Authenticator app and switched to a U2F model. [Note: This is a guest article submitted by Marco Paez] All Top Crypto Exchanges Currently Use Google Authenticator The move was necessary as recent data released by the APWG reported that phishing attacks have tripled since 2013, with over 246 million user attempts being made Read More The post Top Crypto Exchanges Still Using Authenticator 2FA Despite Google Dropping Support appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2018-8-5 23:00 | |
|
|
Vitalik Buterin’s Seven Deadly Crypto Sins: Bitmain and 51% Attacks
In the following series, BTCManager will be walking through, in detail, seven questions posed by the co-creator of Ethereum. These seven questions are some of the most relevant features of this booming ecosystem. дальше »
2018-8-2 02:10 | |
|
|
The Computer Chip Tailored To Mine A Specific Cryptocurrency
In the nine years that Bitcoin miners went from needing a personal computer to make money to requiring highly specialized, high-priced equipment to do the same, members of the Bitcoin community have warned of growing mining centralization. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:00 | |
|
|
CoolBitX Wallet And MetaCert Partner To Stop Crypto Phishing Attacks
CoolBitX has announced that it has partnered with security software company, MetaCert, to deliver unmatched security and transparency to cryptocurrency transactions. MetaCert Protocol is a blockchain-based cybersecurity Protocol with a mission to decentralize trust and reputation for the internet using cryptocurrency called META Token. дальше »
2018-8-1 11:16 | |
|
|
The Bank Of Canada Reveal The Truth About Double Spend Attacks
2018 seems to have been coined the year of the double spend attack. Attacks have occured left, right and centre and frankly, the threat of the double spend attack doesn’t seem to have let up just yet. дальше »
2018-7-24 06:00 | |
|
|
Cryptowhispers: DDoS Attacks, Serious Failure, Major Fox in Twitter Drama
The company partnered with Lionsgate to feature two products: the studio’s forthcoming movie and the app’s crypto platform. Fans were led via social media in an effort to find literal money drops off campus, around San Diego’s downtown. дальше »
2018-7-23 10:40 | |
|
|
These Flaws Make Cryptocurrency Exchanges Susceptible to Attacks
It is a proven fact that the blockchain has an impressive 99. 64 percent reliability. However, the same can’t be said of cryptocurrency exchanges. Amidst that backdrop, Sameer Dixit, the Senior Director of Security Consulting at Spirent Communications, has identified some characteristic flaws of crypto exchanges which must be tackled to shield the over $350 billion cryptocurrency industry from more heists. дальше »
2018-7-20 07:00 | |
|
|
EtherScamDB: Ethereum (ETH) Scam Database For Active Threats?
The continued rise of cryptocurrency popularity has created a breeding ground for malicious attacks, phishing attempts, and the occasional PC hacks. While a large popularity of crypto users is earning from their efforts, there is another group that has chosen to earn a living by stealing from the hard workers. What Is EtherScamDB? EtherScamDB was […] дальше »
2018-7-15 14:09 | |
|
|
Israeli Crypto Platform Bancor Loses $23.5 Million Worth of Tokens in Security Breach
Attacks on crypto platforms have become common in 2018. The latest victim is an Israeli start-up, Bancor, which calls itself a “liquidity network” for cryptocurrencies. The platform that lets users convert cryptocurrencies directly from their wallets suffered a security breach on Monday, July 9. дальше »
2018-7-11 16:09 | |
|
|
EOS, Litecoin, Tron, IOTA, Stellar Lumens Technical Analysis: Altcoins Bleeding Under Bear and Hackers Attack
Crypto exchanges-regardless of their database location-are having a rough time with hackers. After several South Korean and Japanese attacks, Bancor got exploited and $12. 5 million worth of BNT was used to withdraw ETH. дальше »
2018-7-11 03:02 | |
|
|
China Crypto Mining Malware Siphons $2 Million Worth, Over 1 Million Computers Infected
Malware attacks are one of the easiest ways for hackers to steal money from unsuspecting consumers, especially those that invest in the crypto world. In a report on July 9th, hackers used exactly this method to steal a total of $2 million from over 1 million computers. The hacking took place primarily in China, though […] дальше »
2018-7-10 10:13 | |
|
|
Korea’s Telecom Giant: Country’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Hack Caused by APT
For the third time in two years, Bithumb, South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange, was hacked in June 2018. SK, the country’s telecom giant, stated that the hack was likely caused by APT attacks. The post Korea’s Telecom Giant: Country’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Hack Caused by APT appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-9 17:00 | |
|
|
The World Of Crypto Assets Is A Utopian Playground
The world of crypto assets is a utopian playground where coders, developers, and futurists are imagining downright revolutionary technological concepts. With smart contract platforms, digitization of identity and assets, supply chain tracking, and more, it’s no secret where the world’s next industrial revolution will come from. дальше »
2018-7-9 12:30 | |
|
|
Разработчик биткоина запустил ресурс со списком случаев насилия в отношении владельцев криптовалюты
Разработчик Bitcoin Core Джеймсон Лопп запустил репозиторий с открытым кодом, в котором собрал задокументированные случаи физического насилия в отношении владельцев биткоина как со стороны криминальных элементов, так и со стороны правоохранительных структур. дальше »
2018-7-9 11:44 | |
|
|
BTC’s Lightning Network Growth Updates and Bitcoin’s Blockchain Future
Bitcoin is the most famous virtual currency in the market and the flagship of the crypto ecosystem. But since it appeared ten years ago, it has suffered different changes, modifications, proposals, attacks and more. дальше »
2018-7-9 23:48 | |
|
|
‘Stop Trying to Create Money,’ BIS Chief Tells Young Bitcoiners
The general manager of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Agustin Carstens has renewed the institution’s attacks on cryptocurrency, calling them “a bubble, a Ponzi scheme and an environmental disaster. дальше »
2018-7-5 17:00 | |
|
|
Summer blues or crypto moon? Take the state of CoinDesk’s Blackhawe Survey
Price declines, hacks, regulatory clarity – Q2 held no shortage of surprise for the crypto market. Exchanges faced hacks and several smaller blockchains were hit with attacks resulting in millions of lost funds. дальше »
2018-7-5 14:47 | |
|
|
Trade.io Rolls Out Security Systems In Anticipation For Upcoming Crypto Exchange
Trade.io has announced the employment of a world-class security officer alongside a trained team with the intention of enhancing their cybersecurity robustness. Disclosure: This is a Sponsored Article Strong security controls were in place for their token sale, allowing the system to fend off numerous cyber attacks and attempted hacks on both the website and […] дальше »
2018-7-3 16:30 | |
|
|