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Dutch Bitcoin Ransom DDoS Hacker Gets No Additional Jail Time
Netherlands seems to be the place to operate elaborate Bitcoin ransom schemes from. A man who extorted over $150,000 from several online services by DdoSing them and submitting a ransom request pleaded guilty last month and admitted wrongdoing. дальше »
2019-3-19 02:00 | |
Crypto Ransomware Attack Affect Chinese Government Officials, Is North Korea Behind?
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. дальше »
2019-3-16 02:44 | |
IBM: Cybercriminals Are Moving On From Ransomware to Cryptojacking
IBM researchers have found that cryptojacking dominated the cryptocurrency cybercrime scene in 2018, overtaking ransomware attacks. Experts say the comparatively less intrusive and stealthy nature of malicious crypto-mining is the primary reason why it is fast becoming the attack vector of choice for cybercriminals. дальше »
2019-3-3 14:30 | |
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 | |
Cybercriminals Ditch Ransomware and Malware-Based Attacks for Cryptojacking: IBM Study
Increased security measures and awareness are driving cybercriminals to change their techniques in search of a better return on investment, ditching ransomware and malware-based attacks for cryptojacking attacks, according to a new study by IBM. дальше »
2019-2-28 20:03 | |
Coinbase Snaps Up Blockchain Intelligence Startup Neutrino
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. дальше »
2019-2-20 23:12 | |
Coinbase Neutrino Acquisition Reveals History Of Spying and Gov’t Data Selling
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is facing an increasing publicity nightmare after it emerged the CEO of a company it took over sold private user data to governments. Coinbase: Neutrino ‘Will Help Prevent Theft’ Announced February 19, Coinbase now owns Italian blockchain surveillance startup Neutrino, having acquired the company for an undisclosed sum. дальше »
2019-2-19 20:00 | |
New Malware Attacks Hold ASIC Miners to Ransom
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. дальше »
2019-1-24 21:37 | |
New Malware Attacks Hold ASIC Miners to Ransom By Threat of Overheating
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. дальше »
2019-1-25 21:37 | |
Report: No Correlation Between Crypto Mining Attacks and Legal Status of Cryptocurrency in the Country
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. дальше »
2018-12-1 00:00 | |
Pirated Content and Software Drives Malicious Crypto Mining, Says New Report by Kaspersky Lab
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. дальше »
2018-11-30 15:59 | |
SamSam Ransomware hackers that pocketed millions in bitcoin indicted in Atlanta
Over the past few years, SamSam has wreaked havoc on victims spanning the entire globe. SamSam is a type of malware called ransomware that blocks users access to their own networks and computers until is a ransom is paid to the attacker. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:00 | |
Bitcoin Ransomware: The U.S. Indicts Iranians Over $6 Million Cryptocurrency Cyber-crimes
The U. S. Justice Department recently announced the indictment of two Iranians involved in a high-profile Bitcoin ransomware attack. Iranian Hackers Collect Bitcoin as Ransom According to a report by The Washington Post, the Justice Department of the United States on Wednesday (November 28) announced the indictment of two Iranian nationals involved in cryptocurrency ransomware attacks, […] The post Bitcoin Ransomware: The U. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:16 | |
U.S Sanctions First Bitcoin Addresses
The U. S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against two Iranian ransomware “facilitators. ” The actions include publishing the perp’s cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and warning the cryptocurrency and financial communities that anyone transacting with the accused could be subject to secondary sanctions. дальше »
2018-11-29 08:00 | |
US Gov’t Sanctions First Bitcoin Addresses
The U. S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against two Iranian ransomware “facilitators. ” The actions include publishing the perp’s cryptocurrency wallet addresses, and warning the cryptocurrency and financial communities that anyone transacting with the accused could be subject to secondary sanctions. дальше »
2018-11-29 08:00 | |
Fear The Legal Creep: US Blacklists BTC Address Used in Ransomware
Shortly after the attacks of September 11th, the United States passed legislation giving the federal government sweeping powers. The Patriot Act was designed to be a temporary measure to prevent terrorism in the new age that America found itself in. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:14 | |
Malaysia’s Media Prima Affected By Ransomware As Hackers Demand $6.3 Million In Bitcoin (BTC)
As ransomware attacks are on the rise now, a new giant company has been attacked by them. A Malaysian media giant called Media Prima Bhd was attacked by a ransomware scam and now the attackers are asking for $6. дальше »
2018-11-14 10:51 | |
Family Business Cybersecurity Needs to be a Top Priority Due to Cryptojacking and Ransomware Threats
Cyber attacks have been one of the largest problems for pretty much all businesses. For years, hackers continued conducting all kinds of attacks, attempting to steal money, data, secrets, software, and anything else that they can sell. дальше »
2018-11-12 21:25 | |
SamSam Group Disrupts American Organizations Through Targeted Ransomware Attacks
One of the more problematic trends over the past few years comes in the form of ransomware. It would appear one particular group, referred to as SamSam, is mainly intent on targeting potential victims in the United States. дальше »
2018-11-9 21:00 | |
West Haven City Council Pays $2,000 Ransomware Demand
Ransomware attacks are still a pressing problem in 2018. Although such stories have seemingly become less apparent in the past few months, the city of West Haven in Connecticut was forced to make a crucial decision. дальше »
2018-10-27 21:09 | |
North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
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. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
Critical East Coast Water Utility Company Crippled by Sophisticated Ransomware Attack
Criminals have shown a tendency to deploy major attacks during troublesome times. Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc in the US not that long ago. It now appears one local water utility company is being targeted in a major ransomware attack. дальше »
2018-10-18 03:48 | |
Ransomware Overtakes Cryptojacking as Cybercriminals’ Favorite Weapon
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. дальше »
2018-10-17 10:00 | |
Monero Community Launches New Website to Battle Mining and Ransomware Attacks
After the launch of the Monero Malware Response Workgroup, Monero team is introducing a new website to protect users and educate them on cleaning up malware. The post Monero Community Launches New Website to Battle Mining and Ransomware Attacks appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-10-1 12:04 | |
This Company Is Using Bitcoin to Help Others Pay for Ransomware Attacks
A company based in Norwalk, Connecticut is helping small businesses deal with ransomware attacks by negotiating with cybercriminals to reduce ransom amounts and paying them in bitcoin, a Forbes report from September 17, 2018, showed. дальше »
2018-9-19 21:00 | |
Mega’s Chrome Extension Hit by Hackers With Cryptocurrency-Stealing Malware
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. дальше »
2018-9-7 08:19 | |
Ryuk Ransomware Snatches $640,000 Worth of Bitcoin From Major Corporations
Although ransomware attacks seem to create a lot fewer media headlines these days, there are still plenty of concerns out there. The Ryuk malware is quite potent and is mainly designed to target large corporations around the world. дальше »
2018-8-23 20:00 | |
An Investor Explains How He Lost His Life’s Savings in Cryptocurrencies
The dark side of cryptocurrency is often discussed as a series of hacks, ransomware attacks and high-profile thefts. However, for an average investor, a series of bad decisions could end up being one of those dark stories. дальше »
2018-8-23 20:23 | |
Recent Survey Shows 30 Percent of UK Firms Have Been Affected by Cryptojacking Attacks
A recent research study published by Citrix has shown that as many as three out of ten businesses in the UK have fallen victim to cryptojacking within the past month. In the past few months, cryptojacking has become an even greater cryptocurrency-based scourge, overtaking ransomware attacks. дальше »
2018-8-16 01:49 | |
Iranian Hackers Develop Ransomware to Secure Bitcoin Amidst Looming U.S. Sanctions
Iranian hackers are currently responsible for a series of ransomware attacks. These attacks tend to render a computer system unusable until a certain number of bitcoins are paid, As reported by the Wall Street Journal on August 7, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-9 11:26 | |
The Anatomy of a Successful BItcoin Ransomware Attack and How to Prevent Becoming a Victim
In early 2016, reports of a particularly crippling ransomware attack began to surface. While many of the victims were based in the U. S. , the attacks were also witnessed in other parts of the world. дальше »
2018-8-6 03:00 | |
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 | |
Top 5 Threats Keeping Cybersecurity Professionals Up at Night
If you’d asked any cybersecurity professional around this time last year what the greatest threat to cybersecurity was, they’d have undoubtedly said ransomware. Now worth over a billion dollars a year (and rising), with attacks like WannaCry and Petya/NotPetya wreaking havoc, every expert worth their salt was planning ways to stay ahead of the hackers. […] дальше »
2018-7-14 05:00 | |
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 | |
Kaspersky Lab Releases Malicious Crypto Mining “CryptoJacking” Report
Kaspersky Lab, one of the leading cyber security companies in the world has warned of malevolent personalities who have shifted from ransomware to crypto-jacking. The company, which is based in Russia, indicated that ransomware attacks were fast spreading in which a malevolent folder deadbolts a computer until ransom is paid. The company could not however […] дальше »
2018-6-30 19:43 | |
FBI looks into 100+ Cyrpto-Related cases
These cases “encompass crimes such as human trafficking, illicit drug sales, kidnapping and ransomware attacks.” Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space FBI’s 130 Crypto-Related Cases The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly “has 130 cases tied to cryptocurrencies,” according to Supervisory Special Agent Kyle Armstrong. “There are thousands of cases in the дальше »
2018-6-28 12:09 | |
FBI Currently Investigating 130 Crypto-Related Cases
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly revealed that it is working on 130 cryptocurrency-related investigations, citing an increase in illegal activity facilitated by crypto payments. These cases “encompass crimes such as human trafficking, illicit drug sales, kidnapping and ransomware attacks. дальше »
2018-6-28 10:10 | |
Fear of WannaCry Fuels New Email Spam Campaign
In the world of ransomware, there is no such thing as a quiet day. Although the days of WannaCry attacks are long past, it seems some people are trying to bring them back. A new email blackmail campaign is sending out threatening messages in this regard, even though it has nothing to do with the […] дальше »
2018-6-26 19:00 | |
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