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As the crypto industry continues to develop at a rapid pace, so do the ransomware attacks, but regulators now seem ready to step in.
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Crypto-related crime is down a significant degree in 2023 compared to the preceding two years despite ransomware activity spiking to unprecedented highs, according to Chainalysis research. The Blockchain research firm’s data shows that cryptocurrency inflows to illicit services fell 65% on an annual basis, while inflows to risky services like mixers and high-risk crypto exchanges […] The post Crypto crime is down 65% in 2023, though ransomware is still prevalent appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2023-7-13 20:18 | |
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Ransomware will remain a major threat moving into 2022, and to counter it, the crypto ecosystem must come to terms with more regulation.
2022-2-21 08:12 | |
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In a joint statement published by the White House, members from the Counter Ransomware Initiative acknowledged that crypto could be facilitating ransomware attacks around the world. Related Reading | Ransomware Group REvil Hacks 200 U.
2021-10-16 01:00 | |
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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.
2019-4-19 21:17 | |
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Online payment giant PayPal won a U.S. patent to protect users from losing access to their data due to a crypto ransomware attack
2019-4-19 19:27 | |
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The average cryptocurrency ransom almost doubled in Q1 2019 because of the growing appetites of Ryuk operators
2019-4-19 19:14 | |
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Online payments giant PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that could detect a type of crypto malware and mitigate its effects.
2019-4-18 15:00 | |
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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 | |
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Ransomware Attack Affects Chinese Government Officials; Is North Korea Behind? Chinese officials have been targeted by a ransomware email attack a few days ago. There are some reports that are linking the attacks to North Korea.
2019-3-16 02:44 | |
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CryptoNinjas To help fight crypto scams, blockchain asset recovery firm PrudenSolve announced it has joined Coinfirm’s AMLT Token Network, a solution allowing the global economy to provide data to fight ransomware, hacking, malware and other online fraud and scams touching the cryptocurrency economy.
2019-3-13 14:27 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange WEX, formerly called BTC-e, may have been used to launder illicit gains from the SamSam ransomware, according to PwC.
2019-3-5 15:40 | |
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CryptoNinjas Coinfirm, a provider of data to fight ransomware, hacking, malware and other online fraud and scams involving the cryptocurrency economy, announced today that its platform has been fully redesigned to better serve as a one-stop shop solution.
2019-3-5 03:50 | |
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In a recent analysis, PwC states that Iranian ransomware hackers used WEX crypto exchange to launder ransomed bitcoins
2019-3-5 00:40 | |
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Hackers are always trying to find the most profitable ways to steal money from people online. Because of this, their attacks evolve together with the technology. If hackers used to send emails with simple viruses attached to them before, now they are using a lot more methods, including using other people’s computers to mine crypto. […]
2019-2-28 05:19 | |
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U. S. -based digital asset platform Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino. The company made the news known earlier today, February 19, 2019, but the cost of the acquisition was not disclosed.
2019-2-20 23:12 | |
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While speculative investments remain the most popular type of crypto transaction, it is far from being the only type. The world of crypto transactions also includes legal purchases, ransomware, money laundering, Darknet transactions, and more.
2019-1-27 16:04 | |
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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.
2019-1-27 14:26 | |
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According to reports from cybersecurity researchers, there’s a new ransomware virus on the loose that’s targeting bitcoin miners. A file locking program called H-Ant has allegedly infected certain Antminer models in China and if the ransom is not paid the software aims to destroy the infected machine.
2019-1-24 21:37 | |
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According to reports from cybersecurity researchers, there’s a new ransomware virus on the loose that’s targeting bitcoin miners. A file locking program called H-Ant has allegedly infected certain Antminer models in China and if the ransom is not paid the software aims to destroy the infected machine.
2019-1-25 21:37 | |
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New Crypto Malware Found Impersonating Apps A new crypto malware called Anatova has been discovered and according to researchers, has grave potential. One of the most important facts to note about this new malware is that it often tricks users into downloading them.
2019-1-24 23:52 | |
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Cryptocurrency mining malware took over from ransomware and other forms of malware last year as the top scourge of the internet. It comes as no surprise that Monero is still the coin of choice for crypto criminals looking to pilfer resources from the unsuspecting masses.
2019-1-10 09:23 | |
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The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has forced cybercriminals to invest resources in the development of more robust mining technologies to replace the typical ransomware Trojans, reports Kaspersky Lab’s cyber threat research arm Securelist, November 28, 2018.
2018-12-1 00:00 | |
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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.
2018-11-30 15:59 | |
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Researchers at Kaspersky Labs have released a report stating that 2018 has been the year of the crypto-miners. Previous years were noted for ransomware or browser hijackers but this year has seen the biggest rise in mining malware designed to commandeer unsuspecting computers for their processing power.
2018-11-29 14:00 | |
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Fidelity Investments' Crypto Venture Capital Fund Activates Again, Significant Innovation Coming Fidelity Investments' Crypto Venture Capital Fund Activates Again, Significant Innovation Coming Malaysia's Finance Minister Announces Crypto Plans For Blockchain Regulations in 2019 Malaysia's Finance Minister Announces Crypto Plans For Blockchain Regulations in 2019 US Treasury Department's OFAC Links Multiple Bitcoin Wallets to Ransomware Ordeal […]
2018-11-29 07:32 | |
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For the first time, the U.S. Treasury Department is adding crypto addresses to its list of Specially Designated Nationals.
2018-11-28 18:34 | |
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Earlier this year, Forbes reported that crypto jacking is now the world’s most popular cyberthreat after displacing ransomware from the top spot. Apparently, the threat is now so prevalent that hackers are indiscriminate when it comes to their target.
2018-11-21 14:29 | |
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Crypto scammers and hackers have no shame at all. They are so selfish and criminal that they do not even spare important services in order to make a quick buck. For instance, we have recently reported a new case of hackers using a ransomware on an East Coast water utility company to demand Bitcoin. The […]
2018-11-7 01:55 | |
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North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges.
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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Crypto mining malware fell to fourth place for both consumers and business groups, according to Malwarebytes Labs data.
2018-10-17 18:12 | |
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Malwarebytes says ransomware attacks are the current favorite method of crypto hackers and cybercriminals. The cybersecurity outfit believes the continued decline in cryptocurrency prices, as well as the ease of detecting cryptojacking exploits, is the reason for the swing towards crypto-ransomware.
2018-10-17 10:00 | |
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Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018.
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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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 | |
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Officials report that the Port of San Diego has been hit with a ransomware attack demanding Bitcoin payments. Port CEO Randa Congiglio told ABC that a fraction of the port’s information technology systems were compromised before staff members shut down other systems out of caution.
2018-9-30 05:09 | |
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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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In a 25-page report released Wednesday, the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) detailed the worrying rise of illicit cryptocurrency mining in 2018; specifically, how hackers are using a software vulnerability leaked from the NSA last year to do it.
2018-9-20 01:00 | |
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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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Cryptacking has risen to the top of the top of the cyber threats with reports coming that it has even become a bigger nuisance for cybersecurity experts than ransomware. An incredible 32% of all cyber crimes are done by crypto miners.
2018-8-13 01:15 | |
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Fraudsters started leaving traditional cyber-attack practices like ransomware for crypto hacking as a faster and easier way of stealing money, the latest Dutch government report showed.
2018-8-10 22:31 | |
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The Professional Golfers' Association of America got a nasty surprise with some ransomware that demands Bitcoin to decrypt files.
2018-8-9 17:55 | |
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A new report from Accenture states that Iran-based ransomware demanding payment in crypto is on the rise and will further escalate in the current geopolitical climate
2018-8-8 15:42 | |
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An upcoming security tool called White Rabbit will utilize machine learning in tandem with a dataset of Bitcoin addresses in order to prevent cybercrime. The platform will detect and predict which addresses are involved in illegal activity and will act as an “early warning system” that detects ransomware campaigns. This is how it works: White […]
2018-8-8 11:34 | |
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An upcoming security tool called White Rabbit will utilize machine learning in tandem with a dataset of Bitcoin addresses in order to prevent cybercrime. The platform will detect and predict which addresses are involved in illegal activity and will act as an “early warning system” that detects ransomware campaigns.
2018-8-7 21:12 | |
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In Friday’s edition of The Daily, Twitter has taken measures against crypto scammers imitating the profile of Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and a Dutch court has sentenced the operators of the Coinvault ransomware.
2018-7-27 14:25 | |
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In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover a number of stories related to crime from around the cryptosphere: an exchange operator pleads guilty to securities fraud, a scammer is fined over $1.
2018-7-25 14:58 | |
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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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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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