Could Crypto Exchanges, Wallets be Targeted with Banking Trojans?

Could Crypto Exchanges, Wallets be Targeted with Banking Trojans?
фото показано с : bitcoinist.com

2020-3-4 17:00

Sophisticated malware strains that usually target online banking services may pivot towards crypto exchanges and wallets in 2020. RATs Could Target Crypto Exchanges and Wallets in 2020 According to a report by Dutch-based cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric, hackers may use banking trojans to target crypto exchanges and wallets in 2020. In its report, ThreatFabric also highlighted the growing trend of these attack vectors moving from desktop platforms to mobile banking services with crypto wallets and exchange accounts the next likely destination. Using Remote Access Trojans (RATs), hackers can reportedly bypass security infrastructure on smartphones, enabling cybercriminals to carry out transactions directly from the infected mobile devices. According to the report, hackers are already using banking trojans like Hydra and Gustuff to attack crypto exchanges and wallets. Using Hydra’s screencast capabilities, cybercriminals can remotely monitor real-time activities on the infected mobile devices. Hydra also allows hackers to clone the infected device, providing access to stored financial information. As part of its report, ThreatFabric revealed that rogue actors are using Hydra to hack crypto wallets on platforms like Binance, Bitfinex, and Coinbase among others. With Gustuff, hackers have access to keylogging and browser overlay attack vectors allowing rogue actors to trick victims into entering their financial details on fake websites that closely resemble their real banking or crypto exchange platforms. According to ThreatFabric, Gustuff’s potential target is also currently expanding to include crypto wallets like Electrum, Blockchain.com, and Xapo. In addition to Hydra and Gustuff, other banking trojans currently targeting crypto exchanges and wallets include Anubis, Cerberus, and SMS hacking tool Ginp. Industry Needs to Combat Cryptocurrency Theft The emergence of more sophisticated attack vectors targeting the crypto exchanges and wallets is sure to pose serious headaches for industry stakeholders. In recent times, exchange services have been forced to revamp their security architecture to thwart the activities of online hackers. With these banking trojans, however, the security consideration falls on the shoulders of smartphone makers to develop more secure devices. As previously reported by Bitcoinist, Samsung announced plans to include tamper-resistant crypto information storage capabilities in its Galaxy S20 series. With mobile devices coming with inbuilt crypto wallets, users require more advanced security features to stave off malicious intrusions from hackers who are repurposing these deadly banking trojans. These attack vector will also join the expanding list of crypto threats ranging from clipper malware to malicious mining scripts all dedicated to stealing valuable cryptocurrency funds. What steps are you going to take to prevent falling victim to these RAT banking trojans? Let us know in the comments below. Image via Shutterstock

Similar to Notcoin - Blum - Airdrops In 2024

origin »

Emerald Crypto (EMD) на Currencies.ru

$ 0 (+0.00%)
Объем 24H $0
Изменеия 24h: 0.00 %, 7d: 4.67 %
Cегодня L: $0 - H: $0
Капитализация $0 Rank 99999
Цена в час новости $ 0.0089086 (-100%)

wallets exchanges crypto banking 2020 may trojans

wallets exchanges → Результатов: 126


Large-scale crypto assets under management seek custodial refuge in exchanges not wallets

With the cryptocurrency industry riding a massive bullish wave as Bitcoin, after 15-long months, broke the $10,000 mark, the question of safety has once again surfaced. Large Assets under Management [AUM] or those accounting for in excess of $25 million in funds are opting for exchanges over hot and cold wallets for their protection.

2019-6-23 12:00


Европол обучит сотрудников бороться с криптовалютными преступлениями. С помощью компьютерной игры

Европол разрабатывает компьютерную игру, которая позволит обучить сотрудников отслеживать криптовалютные транзакции в уголовных преступлениях. О создании игры, которая обеспечит «практические тренировки», полицейская служба объявила в ходе Cryptocurrency Conference.

2019-6-14 13:28


Фото:

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.

2019-4-2 21:54


Medican Cannabis Coin ICO

Medical Cannabis for the Blockchain Era Medical revolution for Well-being of Humanity Be a part of Medical Revolution break-through with Innovation Driven Medical Technology using Cannabis for Treatment of Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and many more chronic diseases.

2019-3-14 06:03


Medical Cannabis Coin ICO

Medical Cannabis for the Blockchain Era Medical revolution for Well-being of Humanity Be a part of Medical Revolution break-through with Innovation Driven Medical Technology using Cannabis for Treatment of Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and many more chronic diseases.

2019-3-13 19:34


Фото:

Malta Appoints Cybersecurity Firm Ciphertrace to Monitor Crypto Transactions

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has appointed U. S. cybersecurity company Ciphertrace to help with compliance monitoring of crypto assets. Ciphertrace will be expected to keep track of transactions that pass through local crypto exchanges and digital wallets including ICOs, screening for potential money laundering and terrorism financing violations.

2019-3-12 03:01


Фото:

As Court Reconvenes for QuadrigaCX, Questions Surround Empty Cold Wallets

As QuadrigaCX’s legal counsel descends on the courtroom in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for another round of legal proceedings, the court monitor’s third report on QuadrigaCX’s finances — specifically its revelation that the exchange’s cold wallets are empty — lays out some hopeful avenues for fund recovery — and some frustrating dead ends.

2019-3-5 20:20


Фото:

Researcher Claims to Have Sleuthed $90M of Quadrigacx Funds

A new research report links a trail of 12 wallets holding Quadrigacx funds worth $90M of ethereum to Kraken, Bitfinex, and Poloniex exchanges. With Kraken confirming that it no longer holds any active Quadriga wallets, the onus is now on the other two exchanges to confirm or deny that the coins are still in their […] The post Researcher Claims to Have Sleuthed $90M of Quadrigacx Funds appeared first on Bitcoin News.

2019-3-1 20:01


Newsflash: $90 Million of QuadrigaCX’s Missing Crypto Found, Claims Researcher: Is it Recoverable?

Zerononcense, a cryptocurrency blog run by editor James Edwards, claimed that it found the trails of the missing $90 million worth of crypto from the now-defunct exchange QuadrigaCX. The detailed report curated by Edwards discovered the transfer of 649,708 Ethereum from the wallets of QuadrigaCX to cryptocurrency exchanges including Poloniex, Bitfinex, and Kraken.

2019-3-1 10:12