Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries, the cybersecurity firm reported Thursday.
PowerGhost, a form of fileless malware – which uses a system’s native processes to hijack a computer – has reportedly been spreading on corporate networks in India, Brazil, Colombia and Turkey.
The miner “is capable of stealthily establishing itself in a system and spreading across large corporate networks infecting both workstations and servers,” Kaspersky reported.
The miner we examined indicates that targeting consumers is not enough for cybercriminals anymore – threat actors are now turning their attention to enterprises too.
At the time, Skybox called cryptojacking malware “a money-making safe haven for cybercriminals.”
A recent internet security report from an independent cybersecurity firm has highlighted the growing threat of crypto-mining malware. Its findings highlight that in the first quarter of 2018 almost all common Linux downloader malware variants recorded were designed to deliver a cryptocurrency miner on Linux devices.
The Turkish Capital Markets Board introduces new licensing and operational regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, and wallet service providers. Turkish authorities have rolled out a new regulatory framework on March 13 to tighten oversight and operational standards for cryptocurrency exchanges,…
Taurus has partnered with BankPozitif to expand digital assets custody adoption across Turkey’s fintech ecosystm. The Swiss-based platform has recently launched its services on Solana and Hedera.
BankPozitif, a leading digital bank in Turkey, has partnered with Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to offer institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody services. The move positions BankPozitif at the forefront of Turkey’s expanding digital asset sector as the country experiences rising…
Law enforcement in Phuket has arrested four hackers suspected of orchestrating ransomware attacks on Swiss firms and stealing millions in cryptocurrency. The accused, all Russian nationals, reportedly deployed ransomware on the networks of 17 Swiss companies between April 2023 and…
BTguru and Chainlink have teamed up to promote asset tokenization in Turkey. The crypto platform will tap into Chainlink’s key technology around interoperability, data feeds and proof-of-reserves.
