2019-9-28 20:00 |
A newly discovered piece of malware can secretly steal your crypto wallets and passwords. origin »
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A new form of Trojan horse malware targeting Android phones, specifically with the intention of stealing crypto assets of… The post This New Android Malware Targets 32 Crypto And 100 Bank Apps – Here’s How Not To Get Hacked appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.
2019-4-1 10:15 | |
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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.
2018-9-27 23:00 | |
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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.
2018-9-26 16:35 | |
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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.
2018-9-26 00:45 | |
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Hackers are now using software developed by the US National Security Agency (NSA) to illicitly mine cryptocurrencies. According to a recent report released by the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), compiled… The post NSA Tools Used to Unleash Crypto Mining Malware by Hackers appeared first on CoinCentral.
2018-9-24 21:49 | |
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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.
2018-9-21 22:00 | |
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There are many things going in the world of ransomware and malware. Crypto has continued to be a major target for criminals who operate in this area. There is a new malware called Xbash, which seems to combine all of the worst aspects of existing malware into one. This is a worrisome development, especially if […]
2018-9-20 12:01 | |
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Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report.
2018-9-20 19:00 | |
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A newly discovered botnet is seeking out and removing crypto-mining malware, but why it has been created is still unknown.
2018-9-19 15:00 | |
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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.
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
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In the Ontario province of Canada, holds the town of Midland which has a population of more than 16,000 people and has recently had its computer systems hacked and infected with ransom malware. The town of Midland has come to conclusion that they are going to meet the hackers wants and pay them (as per their demands) in Bitcoin, in order to get the computer system up and running again.
2018-9-12 13:00 | |
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Cybersecurity experts at Fortinet and Kaspersky have discovered new cryptocurrency malware that has been developed using updated versions of known ransomware according to September 5, 2018, reports. Cryptojacking Malware If you have been following blockchain media, you will be aware of the aggressive surge in cryptocurrency mining malware that allows hackers to implement code into a website that mines cryptocurrency...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%.
2018-9-10 19:00 | |
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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.
2018-9-7 08:19 | |
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Mozilla Firefox users may see crypto mining malware scripts blocked by default in future releases of the web browser.
2018-9-3 09:00 | |
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Mozilla Firefox To Combat CryptoMining The Mozilla Foundation, the California-based firm behind the ever so popular Firefox browser, has finally made its first formal mention of the nascent cryptocurrency industry, but sadly not in an optimal context.
2018-9-2 04:50 | |
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Mozilla Firefox intends to add a function to block cryptomining scripts on websites by default in one of its upcoming releases.
2018-9-1 21:00 | |
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Trend Micro found that there were nearly 790,000 instances of cryptomining malware detected in the first half of 2018, according to a new report.
2018-8-30 20:00 | |
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Over the past year, according to new reports, levels of cryptocurrency mining malware are up 956%. Generally in cryptocurrency, the world up followed by 956% is a good thing, however in this instance, as you can see, it’s not great news at all.
2018-8-29 14:00 | |
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It is a never-ending cat-and-mouse game between crypto exchanges and hackers. While exchanges will do their best to secure their clients’ digital assets, hackers will inevitably find some system vulnerability to exploit.
2018-8-28 12:49 | |
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Same threat, a new package and a modified modus operandi — that’s probably the best way to describe the new “AppleJeus” malware. It is engineered to stealthily infiltrate macOS systems, disguised as a legitimate trading app, and will wreak havoc if they deem the infected machines worth pursuing.
2018-8-28 18:02 | |
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The North Korean hackers are deploying new elaborated malware, targeting Apple’s MacOS platform.
2018-8-27 10:34 | |
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North Korea’s notorious cyber-hacking outfit, “Lazarus Group,” has reportedly deployed a MacOS-based malware to infiltrate cryptocurrency exchanges and applications, according to Kaspersky Labs. North Korean Attackers Strike To date, Lazarus remains an unknown entity, with no information on the number of individuals identifying with the outfit.
2018-8-25 07:00 | |
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Now i’m not sure if this recent Ethereum scam is genius, or just preying on gullible, but essentially what’s happened is someone has created an app for the Google Play store, that means the page for the app looks as if users can purchase single Ethereum tokens through Google Play, for the value of €335.
2018-8-22 15:30 | |
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A recent survey found 30% of UK businesses were hit by crypto mining malware in a single month. Close to two-thirds of the companies were affected in the past.
2018-8-16 12:08 | |
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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.
2018-8-16 23:30 | |
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Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.
2018-8-15 16:30 | |
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Coinhive was installed on more than 170,000 devices in Brazil last month.
2018-8-10 20:00 | |
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Observant people living in major urban centers might have noticed by now a new type of ATM popping up. These are called cryptocurrency ATMs, and they do not need cards to operate. They are in place to cater to the need of some crypto holders who want to quickly exchange some of their digital coins […] As Crypto ATMs Gain Popularity, Hackers Are Peddling Malware Targeting the Machines was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News.
2018-8-9 16:00 | |
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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.
2018-8-9 23:46 | |
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Earlier this week, the presence of a new crypto mining malware was discovered named ZombieBoy. This malware started mining initially at $1000 per month. The existence of this threat was revealed by a Private security researcher, James Quinn Tweet by Latest Hacking News: “ZombieBoy: New Crypto-Mining Malware Exploits Multiple CVEs” ZombieBoy was named after its use […]
2018-8-4 20:57 | |
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New cryptojacking software ZombieBoy rakes in $1,000 per month and, unsurprisingly, Monero (XMR) is the coin used by the hackers.
2018-8-3 17:57 | |
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An independent game that has been available on digital distribution platform Steam since March reportedly contains a crypto miner. Steam’s developer, Valve, has not made any public statements on the matter, although it has removed the game, ‘Abstractism’, from the Steam store; links to the game’s page instead redirect to Steam’s home page. The game […]
2018-8-1 03:36 | |
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Another large scale cryptocurrency scam has surfaced this week, with news of a ‘free game’ on gaming platform Steam, being used to deliver cryptocurrency mining malware to a large number of users.
2018-7-31 08:00 | |
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An independent game that has been available on digital distribution platform Steam since March reportedly contains a crypto miner. Steam’s developer, Valve, has not made any public statements on the matter, although it has removed the game, ‘Abstractism’, from the Steam store; links to the game’s page instead redirect to Steam’s home page.
2018-7-31 02:25 | |
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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
2018-7-27 22:38 | |
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Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries.
2018-7-27 18:00 | |
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Illicit cryptocurrency mining, or “cryptojacking,” has become more popular among cybercriminals than ransomware, according to a report by Skybox Security. In its mid-year update, the firm said that crypto miners now account for 32 percent of all cyberattacks, while ransomware only makes up 8 percent.
2018-7-19 23:11 | |
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A lead programmer which worked for the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO Group has recently been arrested after illegally trying to sell the Pegasus iPhone malware, a top secret spyware. The man has tried to sell the malware on the dark web in exchange for $50 million USD worth of cryptocurrency. A report from the local […]
2018-7-12 11:25 | |
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An old ransomware, indeed one of the first in the market, is trying to attack new victims as technology improves. Named Rakhni, the ransomware will be adding a crypto mining component that is able to be deployed on some computers.
2018-7-12 09:10 | |
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Notorious Ransomware Rakhni has reinforced its software to infiltrate the victim's computers with illicit cryptojacking malware. Just last week Kaspersky Lab products had detected new malicious samples related to the infamous Trojan family Trojan-Ransom.
2018-7-11 13:10 | |
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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 […]
2018-7-10 10:13 | |
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A group of crypto mining malware creators has acquired illegal crypto wealth worth $2 million over the last two years according to Chinese news report. The alleged suspects for the cybercrime include 20 men who were arrested on Monday by Da Lian city Policemen.
2018-7-9 14:43 | |
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New Bitcoin And Crypto Hack Is Targeting Users There are many different ways to steal cryptocurrencies, and users should be aware of it. Do not trust low volume and low liquidity centralized exchanges.
2018-7-7 00:43 | |
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A new report out by Naked Security, a blog produced by the cybersecurity firm Sophos has surfaced which discusses how certain malware on your machine could be editing copy and pasted wallet addresses for the financial gain of others.
2018-7-6 10:00 | |
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Crypto users have been targeted by malware for years now. With crypto becoming increasingly popular, cyber criminals have continued to invent new and more advanced ways to steal them. And now there is a new one that swaps an intended crypto address for one that belongs to the attacker. While it’s not the first such […]
2018-7-5 01:00 | |
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Mac miners beware, black hats are attempting to infect machines with malware that has been dubbed “OSX. Dummy. ” Dumb Malware Created to Trap Dumb Mac Users Crypto enthusiasts who access discussion channels using Slack, Discord and possibly other messaging platforms be forewarned that if using a Mac someone may be trying to lure you into a trap.
2018-7-4 13:00 | |
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WatchGuard released its latest internet threat report for Q1 2018, which suggested that cryptocurrency mining threats are on the rise. About 98. 8% of common Linux/Downloader malware variants found in the first quarter were to target Linux-based computers with crypto miners.
2018-7-3 18:39 | |
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Two very popular platforms, Slack and Discord, have been mired in some troubling circumstances. According to security researchers, there have been MacOS malware attacks targeting the two platforms, especially those who tend to discuss cryptocurrencies.
2018-7-3 10:30 | |
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“OSX.Dummy” malware targets Slack and Discord users talking about crypto
2018-7-3 21:52 | |
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Binance has issued a global alert about a rising malware threat targeting cryptocurrency users. Known as “Clipper malware,” the malicious software alters wallet addresses during transactions, leading to financial losses if the wallet user doesn’t catch on, according to Binance. …
The “Godfather” malware is also known to target 110 cryptocurrency exchange platforms and 94 cryptocurrency wallet apps.
Password-stealing malware is being spread by hackers through NFT airdrops purporting to be Solana Phantom security updates.
Dressed up as legitimate desktop software, this sneaky malware has infected thousands of machines across 11 countries, forcing them to unknowingly mine Monero (XMR).
The developer who found the vulnerability requested developers sign their revisions with the GPG key to ensure all their revisions on the project can be verified.
Blockchain security firm Halborn has warned users of the latest phishing emails doing the rounds.
As the crypto community notices and calls out such scams, the fraudsters tend to turn off replies to their tweets to prevent being exposed as scammers.