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Crypto Industry Insiders Want To Oust Malicious Actors
Some of crypto's elite assembled in Chicago to discuss different ways of kicking out scammers and thieves from the cryptopool. Some of the solutions were to create a blacklist of known entities who go back on trades and engage in malicious activities or creating a standard way of verifying customer identities and sources of revenue. дальше »
2019-5-9 01:37 | |
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Crypto Thefts On Track To Hit $1.2bn This Year
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen this year by malicious agents is currently on course to hit more than a billion dollars, says a new report. But with regulators increasing their scrutiny and enforcing anti-money laundering controls, that figure is $500M lower than the amount stolen last year. дальше »
2019-5-1 16:05 | |
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Crypto Wallet Manufacturer Ledger Detects Malware Targeting its Desktop Application
Ledger, a crypto wallet startup, tweeted Friday, April 25, 2019, that they have detected a malware that could possibly replace the Ledger Live desktop application with a malicious one. “Only” a Phishing Attack After detecting the malware that had affected their systems, Ledger was quick to warn its users through their tweet. дальше »
2019-4-29 21:00 | |
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PayPal Wins Patent for Ransomware Detection Solution
Global payment processing platform PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that can help with the timely detection and reduction of ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are a form of malware that takes over the victim's computer, locks up the files therein and demands a ransom before the files can be accessed again — often to be paid in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-19 21:17 | |
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Researchers: DEXs plagued by malicious trading bots
Cornell University researchers say decentralized crypto asset exchanges are heavily affected by malicious trading bots. дальше »
2019-4-19 15:00 | |
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Cryptonite Browser Extension Protects You From Phishing Sites and Fake Profiles
If you are new to the crypto space or if you are exploring new services and platforms, protection from scams and malicious websites should be a priority. Cryptonite is a useful browser extension that protects your private information and warns you in advance about risks to your crypto security. дальше »
2019-4-14 13:15 | |
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5 Crypto Phishing Scams to Be Aware Of
Crypto phishing scams are becoming one of the most profitable methods for cybercriminals to steal your cryptocurrency. Phishing for Crypto Cybercrime exists because it’s profitable. You might think the efforts of malicious actors are petty or trivial when you delete obvious scam emails from your inbox, but every so often, one of them works — and it makes money for the bad guys. дальше »
2019-4-6 14:00 | |
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Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software
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. дальше »
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
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Binance: Design Flaws Make Augur Vulnerable To Attack
Design flaws in Augur (REP) could be exploited by malicious agents to cheat genuine users out of their staked tokens, according a newly published Binance report. Low volumes make the decentralized predictions platform susceptible to market manipulation. дальше »
2019-4-1 18:29 | |
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North Korean Hackers Don’t Give a $#%! about Crypto Winter
The cryptocurrency sector may still be in a bearish phase, but the state-sponsored North Korean hacking group Lazarus remains absurdly bullish on the bitcoin industry – at least if its continued focus on the sector is anything to go by. дальше »
2019-3-28 02:30 | |
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[Crypto User Alert] Google’s Youtube Ad Promotes An Illegitimate Electrum Bitcoin Wallet Unintentionally
Despite Having A Ban Against Many Crypto Ads, Google Just Promoted A Malicious Bitcoin Wallet Unintentionally Via YouTube YouTube has plenty of its own vloggers that like to discuss cryptocurrency in the blockchain world. дальше »
2019-3-26 21:35 | |
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Google Removes Fake Malware Blocker Targeting Blockchain.com, MyEtherWallet Crypto Users
Fake Malware Blocker Had Been Targeting Blockchain.com, MyEtherWallet Users Besides the many scams and hacks that crypto users have learned to be cautious of, there is also the problem of malware and cryptojacking, in which a user’s computer system is invaded by malicious software which uses it to mine cryptocurrency without their consent. As a […] дальше »
2019-3-15 21:38 | |
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Microsoft Removes 8 Crypto Jacking Apps from its Online Store
The software and hardware technology company of Microsoft has removed 8 malicious crypto jacking apps from the Microsoft Store. This was after the team at Symantic notified the firm of the existence of the free apps that were using user’s CPU power to mine Monero (XMR). дальше »
2019-2-15 20:40 | |
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Google Play Store Caught Hosting Fake Metamask Crypto Malware
Crypto markets may still be way down but malware is on the rise and is still infiltrating the largest app market places on the web. Google Play Store has yet again been found to be hosting malicious applications designed to steal cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-2-11 11:01 | |
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This Crypto Ransomware is Targeting Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Rigs in China
Bitcoin (BTC) miners in China are in a bind after a ransomware by the name of ‘hAnt’ has been targeting specific mining rigs such as the Bitmain’s Antminer S9, T9 and L3. The ransomware has also found its way into Avalon rigs. дальше »
2019-1-27 14:26 | |
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US Agencies Top List of Law Enforcement Requests Sent to Crypto Exchanges
As the crypto industry grows, its increased use by both innocent cryptocurrency investors and malicious cyber criminals does as well. This has prompted government agencies and financial market regulators to take a deeper look at crypto transactions in order to track down potential criminal behavior in hopes of finding evidence that will lead to successful. дальше »
2019-1-19 23:00 | |
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zk-SNARK Glitch Could Result In Crypto Double Take
Fundamental flaws with zk-SNARKs, the privacy algorithm used in Zcash (ZEC), may allow malicious agents to mint additional tokens, according to the COO of a rival privacy coin. Reuben Yap, the Chief Operating Officer at Zcoin (XZC), says that unproved cryptographic assumptions and possible bugs with zk-SNARKs place blockchains using the algorithm – like Zcash – […] The post zk-SNARK Glitch Could Result In Crypto Double Take appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-1-17 18:53 | |
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Dutch Central Bank to Bring Crypto-Business Under Licensing Regime to Curb Malicious Use
In order to curb the use of cryptocurrencies for malicious activities such as money laundering and the funding of terrorism, the central bank of Netherlands, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has decided that it would be issuing licenses to cryptocurrency service providers. дальше »
2018-12-15 19:00 | |
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Crypto Work Place (CWT Token): Built-In Bitcoin Storage Micro-PC Powered By Linux
What Is Crypto Work Place? CryptoWorkPlace is a digital blockchain-based system built on a personal computer with the aim of providing its users with the access to devices and systems that have the ability to protect the user’s finances and personal data from unauthorized third party access, hacker attacks, or malicious programs. While there are a […] дальше »
2018-12-5 11:38 | |
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Pirated Content and Software Drives Malicious Crypto Mining, Says New Report by Kaspersky Lab
Cryptocurrency mining malware attacks, which infected over five million people in the first three quarters of 2018 alone could be entering your systems via pirated software and content. Malicious cryptocurrency mining is the biggest threat to internet users in 2018, leaving behind ransomware which had been most prevalent over the last few years. дальше »
2018-11-30 15:59 | |
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Copay and Bitpay Wallet Apps Were Infected With Malicious Code
A developer has injected a piece of malicious code into the software used by the popular Copay and Bitpay wallets. The safety of the Bitcoin. com wallet was not compromised and the Bitpay app was not vulnerable to the attack, but Copay users need to take precautionary actions. дальше »
2018-11-27 18:50 | |
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Vulnerability on Ethereum Enables Malicious GAS Minting
A newly discovered vulnerability on Ethereum allowing for malicious GasToken Minting was found. The development team already acknowledged the issue and informed most of the affected users on November 13, 2018, via private disclosure. дальше »
2018-11-24 18:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange Bittrex Is Looking for a Security Engineer While Warning Users Against Fraud
Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex has asked the crypto community to be mindful of the malicious agents who are posing as them and asking for a listing fee. Bittrex has also posted a new job opening for a security engineer who would help with designing best practices at the organization and operational processes that manage risks. дальше »
2018-11-20 16:59 | |
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Crypto Crime: Tokyo Fuzz Arrest Eight In $68M Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme
$68. 42 Million Stolen In Bitcoin Scheme Since Bitcoin’s inception, a mere decade ago, malicious users of the world’s first blockchain have sought to capitalize on the pseudonymous and anti-governmental nature of the Bitcoin Network and other crypto platforms. дальше »
2018-11-15 09:00 | |
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Exchanges Roundup: Binance ‘Very Healthy’ Despite Volume Drop, Gate.io Breached
In cryptocurrency exchange news, Binance’s CEO has described the exchange as “very healthy” despite the dramatic reduction in trade volume compared with early 2018, and Gate. io was recently breached via a malicious script added to web analytics provider Statcounter. дальше »
2018-11-11 16:00 | |
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Canadian University Shuts Down Network to Stop Bitcoin Cryptojacking Attack
Reports have surfaced that a Canadian University has shut down its entire network due to a mass cryptojacking attack. Malicious crypto mining software remains a growing threat, affecting personal computers and in some cases, entire businesses across the globe. дальше »
2018-11-8 03:11 | |
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Hackers breach web analytics site to target crypto exchange Gate.io
According to a report from internet security firm ESET on November 6, bad actors compromised Ireland-based web analytics site StatCounter, in an attempt to steal bitcoin from the customers of a crypto exchange Gate. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:48 | |
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Google Play Store Hosted App Found Hacking Crypto Login Credentials
A video published Thursday by security researcher Lukas Stefanko exposed a malicious app hosted on the Google Play store that distributes malware onto unsuspecting user’s mobile devices. Harvesting Your Passwords The app, called Easy Rates Converter, markets itself as a currency conversion tool. дальше »
2018-11-4 03:00 | |
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Fbot’s Blockchain-based DNS Service Tracks Down Crypto Mining Botnets
No one can deny there has been a notable increase in cryptocurrency-related malware over the past few years. Nipping these threats in the bud has been a major challenge, although researchers have launched an intriguing tool. дальше »
2018-10-16 19:00 | |
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Malware Posing as Flash Update Mines Monero [XMR]
Crypto mining has become very common these days for hackers to earn a handsome income while putting a person’s devices at risk. Slowing computers, rising electricity bills, and other issues are caused because a hacker has infiltrated a computer through a malicious link or software. дальше »
2018-10-13 16:19 | |
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ICORating Ranks Top 10 Most Secure Crypto Exchanges, Coinbase Pro Wins Number #1
Recently, ICORating published a report on the various security mechanisms implemented by the top 100 digital asset trading platforms. Shockingly, the report established that a majority of the crypto exchange platforms have glaring shortcomings in their security frameworks. дальше »
2018-10-7 23:38 | |
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Bitcoin’s Price Is Constantly Manipulated by Bots, but Not Everyone Thinks It’s Bad for the Market
Crypto trading bots are becoming a common occurrence and run largely unchecked on most crypto exchanges letting traders execute abusive strategies at a large scale. However, as an October 2, 2018, report from Wall Street Journal pointed out, not everyone thinks the practice is that bad for the market. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:00 | |
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Monero Volunteers Fight Back Against PC Mining Hijackers
The Monero (XMR) community has launched the Malware Response Workgroup website that aims to inform people about the dangers of cryptocurrency mining malware, as well as, best practices to remove such scripts and avoid the growing scam in the first place. дальше »
2018-10-2 23:00 | |
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Ethereum dApp Flagged by Crypto Wallet MetaMask as ‘Active Scam’
Ethereum-based decentralized application 333ETH, one of the protocol’s most used dApp, has been labeled as an “active scam” by cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask, reported Hard Fork on Sept. 28. Accessing 333ETH via MetaMask throws up a caution message to visitors–stating the website is flagged for malicious reasons and may compromise user data. дальше »
2018-9-30 04:33 | |
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Rewarding Whistleblowers with Crypto Community Watch
In the wild west of cryptocurrency, lack of regulatory presence and anonymity synergize to create an environment ripe for scammers and fraud. As such, it is up to the community to protect itself and work to eliminate these malicious actors. дальше »
2018-9-22 06:31 | |
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Elon Musk Reaches Out to Dogecoin’s Jackson Palmer to Get Rid of Twitter Spammers
Looking to get rid of malicious botnets impersonating him, Tesla CEO Elon Musk reached out to Dogecoin creator Jackson Palmer in a September 16 tweet to help him build a solution to push out crypto scammer bots from the platform. дальше »
2018-9-18 12:00 | |
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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 | |
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Hackers Breach MEGA Chrome Extension To Steal Crypto Private Keys
Modern technologies, such as the internet, smartphones, and blockchain, are often touted as world-changing innovations, and while this may be the case, there are still glaring problems with the security of digital systems. дальше »
2018-9-5 09:45 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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A Look Into The Mind Of An “ETH Giveaway” Twitter Scammer
Crypto Pet Peeves — Twitter Scam Bots Ethereum giveaway scam bots are the pet peeve of any cryptocurrency Twitter user, with these malicious accounts littering the comment sections of tweets. Nearly everyone in this nascent community has seen them, but for those who don’t know what these bots are, here’s a bit of an explanation. дальше »
2018-8-15 05:19 | |
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Blockchain and Security: Discussion with Hartej Sawhney
In the battlefield of the world of crypto which is often plagued by malicious hackers and careless developers, safety and security are often taken for granted. In this interview at the International Blockchain Conference in Hyderabad 2018, BTCManager spoke to Hartej Sawhney co-founder of security firm Hosho, regarding the current state of the smart contracts and blockchain security. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:00 | |
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This Crypto Scam Botnet Consists of Over 15,000 Separate Bots
Researchers at Duo Labs have discovered that Twitter is home to at least 15,000 scam bots and have published their findings in a new report. Between May and July of 2018, staff members observed, collected and analyzed nearly 90 million public Twitter accounts that had released over 500 million tweets. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:51 | |
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It Turns Out Monero’s Privacy Coin Wasn’t So Private After All
Reports out today highlight yet another security vulnerability within Monero XMR, a cryptocurrency designed for optimum privacy. Now we already know of the associations between Monero and malicious mining, but this marks another example of how XMR traders and investors have been put at risk, simply due to the markup of the currency. дальше »
2018-8-2 17:00 | |
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StatX takes on Telegram with Unique Mobile App for the Crypto and Blockchain Ecosystem Decred, Zcoin and others choose StatX to share information and messaging
July 31th, Santa Clara, California, USA – Delivering high-quality data and building crypto community engagement is viewed as mission-critical to blockchain company brand perception and value. дальше »
2018-7-31 19:48 | |
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