Computer Infected by Monero Malware? There’s a Workgroup for That

XMR	2018-9-30 15:00

It seems like every day the crypto news zeitgeist is reporting on yet another Monero (XMR) malware hacking attempt. The scale is different from nations, individuals, and everyone in between, but the mechanism appears relatively the same.

A simple Javascript Coinhive plug-in, a wallet, and one of the strongest privacy-centric cryptocurrencies on the Internet means just about anyone can be. . . The post by Liam J Kelly appeared first on BTCManager, Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News.

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Previous estimates had put the Monero supply from mining malware at around 5 percent, but authors of the latest study claim their calculations point to a lower figure

2019-1-10 14:41	#scams
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Monero (XMR) Community Tackles Crypto Malware Scene

The Monero Malware Response Workgroup Critics often express their displeasure for the crypto industry by pointing out that this up and coming technology, specifically privacy coins like Monero, enables and aids illicit acts, like ransomware, cryptojacking, and money laundering.

2018-10-2 03:47	XMR
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Monero Community Slams Cryptojackers As XMR Crypto Mining Malware Hits Government Sites

The Monero community has decided to publicly denounce individuals behind a gigantic crypto mining malware campaign that was created to steal the computing power of users and illegitimately use them to get XMR tokens.

2018-9-28 21:57	News
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Monero slams crypto-jackers after mining malware hits government sites

The Monero community has publicly denounced the individuals behind the massive cryptocurrency mining malware campaign, designed to steal users’ computing power to illegitimately bank on XMR. “The Monero community condemns this malicious, non-consensual use of equipment to mine,” the statement reads.

2018-9-28 16:38	hard fork
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Monero Mining Malware Affects Third-party Kodi Addons

The past few months have resulted in a notable increase in malicious cryptocurrency mining malware. It appears criminals will continue to target Monero mining in this regard. In a new effort to distribute this malware, Kodi add-ons are being laden with cryptocurrency mining malware.

2018-9-27 23:00	monero
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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.

2018-8-16 23:30	XMR
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Monero [XMR] mining malware hijacks Brazil: Claims 200,000 victims

On the 3rd of August, a group of Brazilian systems were infected by a malicious software that targets a specific brand of routers for its activities. This was discovered by, Simon Kenin, a TrustWave researcher who said that the router MicroTik is being targeted and over 200,000 routers were secretly programmed for mining Monero [XMR] […]

2018-8-6 19:50	News
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New Crypto Malware ZombieBoy Mines $1,000 per Month

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	News
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Google Play Store Removes Mining Apps from Offerings

Google just nixed any app that mines cryptocurrencies from its Play Store. With a recent update to the store’s policies, the tech monolith rewrote its stance on cryptocurrency apps.

2018-7-27 20:33	Mining
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Monero [XMR] mining malware Coinhive takes another victim, League of Legends infected

Players of the popular internet game, League of Legends have fallen prey to a malicious software that programs their system to involuntarily mine Monero [XMR]. A Reddit user named Lestergonzaga discovered this through the Garena server, where many players all around the world have been mining Monero without their knowledge. The mining process took place […]

2018-7-22 02:28	News
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Research: Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining May Have Reached Its Peak As Monero Prices Plunge

The burgeoning cryptocurrency sector gave rise to scores of unauthorized cryptocurrency mining malware infiltrating millions of computers worldwide. However, recent reports suggest the prominent hacking method may lose its relevance soon.

2018-7-19 00:00	monero
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware

One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers.

2018-7-18 23:18	Privacy & security
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Philippine League Of Legends Players Targeted By Monero Mining Malware

eSports Gamers Hit by Monero Mining Malware A malicious mining software recently targeted a group of esports gamers in the Philippines. The malicious software turned the rigs of League of Legends players into Monero mining machines.

2018-7-13 20:10	News
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Cryptojacking Running Rampant in Monero [XMR] Community

Research revealed by cyber security company Palo Alto Networks assesses that 5% of all Monero, the privacy coin, has been mined though malware programs. Palo Alto Networks deployed its Unit 42 to determine that 85% of cryptojacking activity revolves around the cryptocurrency known as Monero.

2018-6-23 23:15	XMR
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5 Percent of Monero in Circulation Was Mined Through Malware, Research Finds

5 percent of all Monero in circulation was mined through crypto mining malware, new report finds

2018-6-13 21:42	Cryptocurrencies
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Monero [XMR] – Most popular among malware groups?

Palo Alto Network, a global cryptosecurity platform, has concluded after a research that about 5% of all Monero is mined illegally. This accounts for an estimate of 15.9 million XMR. Cryptomining via malware or cryptojacking is simply the act of using a computing power of a system without its user’s awareness and permission. This lets cyber-criminals […]

2018-6-13 19:18	News
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LocalMonero is a peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform for privacy-focused coin Monero (XMR). The platform is winding down, with the website set to shutter on November 7. LocalMonero, the largest peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform for Monero (XMR), is shutting down.

Monero hits eight-year low against Bitcoin as regulatory pressures mount

Monero’s XMR token has fallen to its lowest point against Bitcoin in the last eight years amid regulatory pressure on privacy-focused blockchain networks. According to CoinMarketCap data, the XMR-BTC chart reached as low as 0.

Monero (XMR) exchange troubles continue with another major delisting

Kraken has announced it will delist Monero (XMR) from its exchange in Ireland and Belgium. Other exchanges, including Binance, have previously delisted XMR amid regulatory scrutiny. XMR price was at $132, largely flat after the Kraken news.

Binance Drops Monero

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10 Privacy Coins Under $1 To Help Diversify Your Crypto Investments

Privacy coins remain a bone of contention when it comes to governments trying to regulate crypto transactions but that has not diminished their popularity. As more blockchains become easier to track, crypto investors have moved to privacy coins in a bid to better conceal their financial footprints.

New EU Money Laundering Law Will Not Ban Crypto Payments

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Why Monero Is Struggling To Crack This Resistance Level Since September

Monero (XMR), an open-source, privacy-oriented cryptocurrency launched in 2014, managed to reach the $151 marker on November 2 as it briefly rallied before it experienced slight price correction. Here’s a quick glance at XMR trajectory: Over the last two months, Monero traded at a narrow range that peaked at $152 Surpassing the crucial $156 marker will enable XMR to climb all the way to $172 Failure in increasing trading volume will most likely pull the crypto down to $148 At the time of this writing, according to tracking from Coingecko, the altcoin is changing hands at $149.

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