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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. дальше »
2018-10-2 03:47 | |
Computer Infected by Monero Malware? There’s a Workgroup for That
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. дальше »
2018-9-30 15:00 | |
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 | |
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. дальше »
2018-9-28 16:38 | |
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. дальше »
2018-9-27 23:00 | |
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. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:30 | |
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] […] дальше »
2018-8-6 19:50 | |
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 […] дальше »
2018-7-22 02:28 | |
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. дальше »
2018-7-19 00:00 | |
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 | |
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. дальше »
2018-6-23 23:15 | |
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
дальше »2018-6-13 21:42 | |
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 | |