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Latest Malware Campaign Operates Through a Cloned Crypto Trading Website of Cryptohopper
Using the malware, hijackers can steal one’s crypto assets using a niche’ clipboard copy protocol. Some of the assets that can be illegally procured using this new malware include Ether (ETH), Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Dash (DASH), Litecoin (LTC), XRP, and Qtum. дальше »
2019-6-6 17:16 | |
Criminals Raise the Stakes in Crypto Mining Malware Using Confluence Exploit Per Trend Micro Find
Cybercriminals are getting bolder and smarter all the time and it is hard to keep up with them, as they keep finding new exploits in several pieces of software. Now, it was recently discovered by the security intelligence company Trend Micro that the Confluence software, created by Atlassian, was used to spread crypto mining malware. […] дальше »
2019-5-8 02:30 | |
The Malware that Hacks Computer Servers to Mine Cryptocurrency
In an exclusive report to TechCrunch, Boston-based security firm, Threat Stack, revealed the discovery of a new variation of the Shellbot malware that was capable of breaking into crypto miners’ computers and using their resources to mine cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-5-3 09:00 | |
New Malware, Shellbot Revealed, with the Ability to Create Crypto Using Others’ Resources, Be Aware
On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, security-focused firm, Threat Stack disclosed the findings of a relatively new malware called Shellbot to TechCrunch. As per the claims made, Shellbot – which was first discovered on an unnamed US firm’s server – has the ability to infect computers with Linux servers that carry easy-to-break into passwords, and then […] дальше »
2019-5-2 01:53 | |
New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics
Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
Mueller Report: Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund DNC Hacks
An intelligence branch of the Russian government used bitcoin to fund its cyberwarfare efforts to interfere with the 2016 U. S. presidential election, the Mueller Report claims. дальше »
2019-4-19 23:21 | |
Cybercriminals Convicted of Using Crypto Malware on 400,000 Computers, Millions Lost in Theft
On April 11, 2019, a federal jury convicted Bogdan Nicolescu and Radu Miclaus of Romania on 21 counts pertaining to a scheme to infect computers using malware technology. The malware was used to steal sensitive information relating to the victims’ credit card and other personal information. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:38 | |
Romanian duo convicted in US for using cryptocurrency malware-mining to steal millions
Two Romanian residents have been convicted of infecting over 400,000 individual computers with malware in order to mine cryptocurrency and steal victims’ data to sell on the dark web. Bogdan Nicolescu, 36, and Radu Miclaus, 37, were convicted by a US jury following a 12-day trial of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit service marks, aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and 12 counts each of wire fraud. дальше »
2019-4-12 15:31 | |
Bitcoin Wallet Electrum’s Servers Are Under Massive Attack
Electrum Bitcoin wallet users should ensure that they’re using the latest version and that it’s from an official source. If users find themselves urged to “update” by the client, they should know that there is no update mechanism within Electrum itself. дальше »
2019-4-8 20:03 | |
Cryptojacking: Malicious Cryptocurrency Mining Is not a Crime, Japanese Court Rules
A court in Japan has acquitted an individual accused of embedding a cryptojacking malware in his website to surreptitiously mine cryptocurrency using the computing power of the visitors to the site. Local Japanese media platform, The Mainichi reports that the court ruled that such activity wasn’t a criminal offense. Meanwhile, Internet security experts continue toRead More дальше »
2019-3-29 20:00 | |
New Android malware targets 32 cryptocurrency apps and 100 international banks
A brand-new generation of Trojan horse malware for Android phones has been revealed, tailored specifically towards stealing fiat and digital assets from customers of top international banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-28 12:59 | |
Malware rises from the dead to take vengeance on cryptocurrency trading firms
A Trojan-style malware that did the rounds a couple of years ago has risen from the ashes, and is reportedly going after Israeli fintech and cryptocurrency trading software companies. The Cardinal RAT malware was first spotted back in 2017 and went largely undetected for two years. дальше »
2019-3-20 12:08 | |
Coinbase Bought Neutrino Because Its Old Analysis Providers Sold User Data
Coinbase’s Director of Institutional Sales, Christine Sandler, said in an interview last week that, in part, the exchange acquired controversial software firm Neutrino because its prior blockchain analysis providers were selling customer data. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:58 | |
Grim Stories of Ethical, Privacy Abuses Emerge About Coinbase’s New Partners
When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:19 | |
IBM Data Says Cybercriminals Are Replacing Ransomware and Malware Attacks For Cryptojacking
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. […] дальше »
2019-2-28 05:19 | |
New Mac Malware Can Steal Crypto from Exchanges, Can it be Prevented?
Unit 42, the global threat intelligence team at Palo Alto Network, discovered Mac malware that can steal cookies linked to crypto exchanges and wallets. Although usernames and passwords may not be sufficient to initiate withdrawals at crypto exchanges, if hackers manage to steal a combination of login credentials, web cookies, authentication cookies, and SMS data, it could steal user funds. дальше »
2019-2-2 21:32 | |
How Bitcoin Investors Can Ensure Extra Security and Privacy When Trading Crypto Assets Using VPNs
Online security is one of the largest problems that internet users are facing today, and this has been an issue for years now. While an average user has the potential to get exposed to online threats such as malware or hackers, the situation may be even worse for cryptocurrency traders. Ever since cryptocurrencies exploded in […] дальше »
2019-1-19 20:22 | |
Monero Price Analysis: Can the Bulls Keep Price Action Above $45 to Prevent the XMR Market from Turning Bearish?
4.3% of the total Monero mined has come from illicit mining malware. Cyber criminals are using the privacy-focused cryptocurrency… The post Monero Price Analysis: Can the Bulls Keep Price Action Above $45 to Prevent the XMR Market from Turning Bearish? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-12 12:51 | |
Crypto-mining malware saw 4,000% increase in 2018
One of the most common hacks to punctuate the 2018 cryptocurrency media was illicit crypto-mining, also known as crypto-jacking, a recent report shows just how widespread it is becoming. According to the latest report from cyber security firm McAfee Labs, 2018 saw a 4000-percent increase in instances of crypto-mining malware. дальше »
2018-12-20 15:06 | |
Hackers Are Spreading Crypto Mining Malware via Routers
A new report has revealed that hackers have exploited approximately 400,000 routers for crypto mining purposes using malware. Read about it here. The post Hackers Are Spreading Crypto Mining Malware via Routers appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-12-13 16:49 | |
Microsoft launches its Clarity web analytics tool for A/B testing and visualizing user sessions
To help webmasters understand how visitors interact with their sites, Microsoft has launched its new Clarity analytics tool in beta today. Set to rival the likes of Optimizely, Google Optimize and Visual Web Optimizer, Clarity lets you run A/B tests, and play back visualizations of users’ experiences and behavior patterns on your site. дальше »
2018-12-13 09:26 | |
McAfee Labs Discovers New WebCobra Crypto Mining Malware From Russian Hackers To Mine Monero (XMR)
McAfee Labs is known for their protection software that has been highly popularized since consumers started using the internet. It should come as no surprise that their latest press release shows that they have discovered a new malware from cryptocurrency hackers. дальше »
2018-11-15 10:50 | |
Latest Crypto Mining Malware Viruses Cridex and Gozi Reinvent Themselves to Target Exchanges
A new computer virus that spread all over the web is threatening Switzerland. The virus allows the attacker to mine Monero (XMR) using the victim’s CPU power. This kind of virus was ranked as the sixth most significant malware to hit Switzerland during the first half of 2018. The information was released in a paper […] дальше »
2018-11-10 06:11 | |
Brave: 10,000 Content Creators Can Now Be Tipped In-Browser on Reddit and Twitter
Privacy focussed web browser Brave is introducing a new feature to allow the tipping of individual Reddit and Twitter users. The functionality will be available from directly within the browser window and enable micro-payments using its native BAT token. дальше »
2018-10-20 23:00 | |
Analysts track cryptocurrency scammer who stole from 10K Dogecoin fans
An online scammer is targeting the popular cryptocurrency, Dogecoin. To date, more than 10,000 individuals have been hit by the operation, with overall losses amounting to some $24,000. Russia-based cybersecurity firm Doctor Web fingered the perp in a recent blog, spotted by BleepingComputer. дальше »
2018-10-19 17:14 | |
Monero Releases Malware Response Group and Successfully Patches Burn Bug
Monero has officially released its Malware Response Workgroup website yesterday. In an effort to help protect Monero’s community, the website aims to provide resources to educate about the types of malware that may take advantage of users. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:18 | |
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. дальше »
2018-9-28 21:57 | |
NSA Tools Used to Unleash Crypto Mining Malware by Hackers
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. дальше »
2018-9-24 21:49 | |
A Hero Rises: A Mysterious Botnet is On a Mission to Destroy Cryptojacking Malware
A mysterious new cryptocurrency botnet has been detected on the web which appears to be combating the rampant cryptocurrency malware epidemic plaguing the Internet. As previously reported by Unhashed, instances of illicit ‘cryptojacking’ malware capable of using victims’ CPU power to mine cryptocurrency have been detected in tens of millions of personal devices in recent… The post A Hero Rises: A Mysterious Botnet is On a Mission to Destroy Cryptojacking Malware appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-9-19 22:46 | |
Cryptojacking: Indian Government Websites Suffer Cryptocurrency Mining Hacks
Research has shown that hackers are using Indian government websites to mine cryptocurrencies. Hackers have illegally gained access to government websites in India using cryptocurrency mining malware – cryptojacking, to mine digital currencies. дальше »
2018-9-17 16:44 | |
Hackers Recycle old Ransomware for new Crypto Malware
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%%. дальше »
2018-9-10 19:00 | |
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. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:18 | |
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. дальше »
2018-7-13 20:10 | |
The Daily: Decentralized Exchanges – New and Hacked, and Some Lost Coins
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief, we cover two decentralized exchanges – an Irish team that’s launching its Local Token Exchange and the already operating Bancor that has reported a security breach and admitted the loss of $12. дальше »
2018-7-10 14:10 | |
“Dumb” Malware Targets Mac Crypto Miners
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. дальше »
2018-7-4 13:00 | |
Crypto Clipboard Hijacker Malware is Tracking 2.3 Million Bitcoin Addresses
2. 3 Million BTC Addresses Monitored by Bitcoin Hackers Cybercriminals are trying to take several actions to acquire Bitcoin in an illegal way. During the last months we have seen how exchanges and other platforms have been hacked, for example, Bithumb or BitGrail. дальше »
2018-7-2 16:17 | |
5 Common Ways to Lose Your Bitcoins (And How to Stop It)
While the Bitcoin network is secure, things like poor safekeeping methods, malware, and user error can part people from their hard-earned coins. Here are five things to watch out for as you navigate the confusing cryptocurrency waters. дальше »
2018-7-1 13:00 | |
Cryptojacking Up 629% in Q1 2018, Says McAfee Report ‘Infect and Collect’
Cryptojacking malware activity rose a staggering 629 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new report published by cyber security firm McAfee Labs June 27. Cryptojacking is the practice of using a computer’s processing power to mine for cryptocurrencies without the owner’s consent or knowledge. The McAfee Labs Threats Report for June дальше »
2018-6-29 16:27 | |
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 […] дальше »
2018-6-13 19:18 | |
Rampant Kodi Malware? It’s Time to Either Put Up or Shut Up
Faced with a tsunami of pirated movies and TV shows being accessed at will through millions of piracy-enabled set-top boxes, entertainment industry groups have had to come up with a new anti-piracy strategy. дальше »
2018-6-11 10:08 | |