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The Siacoin (SC) Internet Cafe Hack and the Rising Popularity of Cryptojacking
Hackers illegally mined $800,000 of Siacoin (SC) throughout 2017 and 2018. In this article, we look at the details of these internet cafe hacks and what this incident means for the future of cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2018-8-25 00:47 | |
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Hackers Are Still Cryptojacking Smartphones to Mine For Cryptocurrencies
Security experts recently discovered that hackers are now mining for cryptocurrencies using smartphones. On August 22, 2018, The Daily Mail reported the growing problem and highlighted the need to protect users’ smartphones. дальше »
2018-8-23 00:00 | |
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Report: Fraudulent Monero Mining Generates $100K Per Month for Hackers
A German university released a cryptocurrency mining-centric report, Aug. 14, noting a rise in revenue generated by illegal mining software, despite the fall in “cryptojacking.” Coinhive Faces the Heat Again As reported by Digital Trends, RWTH University in Aachen, Germany, has presented a detailed account of the infamous, browser-based miner Coinhive being used to produce over $250,000 […] The post Report: Fraudulent Monero Mining Generates $100K Per Month for Hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-8-17 12:00 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Skybox Security Report: Cryptojacking Is Bigger Threat Than Ransomware
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. дальше »
2018-8-13 01:15 | |
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Cryptojacking Becomes ‘More Attractive’ to Criminals in The Netherlands, Security Agency Says
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.
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Iran Turns to Cryptocurrency Malware and Cryptojacking Amidst Economic Downturn
Hackers in Iran are reportedly developing elaborate illegal means of obtaining cryptocurrency. This move comes as the country’s economy continues its downward spiral amidst the impending renewal of sanctions from the United States. дальше »
2018-8-9 23:46 | |
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Cryptocurrency Malware Infects Over 200,000 Mikrotik Routers
A cryptojacking campaign has affected over 200,000 routers made by Mikrotik, the Latvian networking company. A Months-Old Vulnerability Exploited Security researchers recently mapped a series of cryptomining attacks, which initially attacked a large number of users in Brazil to create a growing mining botnet by infecting compromised devices with malware. дальше »
2018-8-7 07:00 | |
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200,000 Routers Infected in Mass Cryptojacking Attack in Brazil
Reports of new cryptojacking schemes continue to plague the cryptocurrency market. Most recently, 200,000 MikroTik routers were discovered by Trustwave on July 31st to be secretly running a Monero (XMR) mining script. дальше »
2018-8-4 09:45 | |
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200,000 Routers Infected in Mass Cryptojacking Attack in Brazil
Reports of new cryptojacking schemes continue to plague the cryptocurrency market. Most recently, 200,000 MikroTik routers were discovered by Trustwave on July 31st to be secretly running a Monero (XMR) mining script. дальше »
2018-8-4 23:43 | |
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Steam Removes Video Game Over Cryptojacking Allegations
Malicious cryptocurrency mining tools have made an impact on the software industry. Ranging from malicious browser plugins to modified software executables and now fake video games, this threat is not going away anytime soon. дальше »
2018-8-3 20:00 | |
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Valve Removes Alleged Cryptojacking Game From Steam Marketplace
The video game developer recently pulled “Abstractism” from the Steam web store due to allegations that the game had been scamming customers, but some believe the application was also used for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2018-8-1 21:45 | |
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Abstractism Steam Video Game Gets Removed For Monero CryptoJacking Accusations
Indie Game, Abstractism Gets Removed From Gaming Platform On Accusations Of Cryptojacking. As per Motherboard’s reporting, Steam game, Abstractism has officially been removed from a gaming platform due to strong allegations that the game illegally mined crypto by compromising users’ computers. дальше »
2018-7-31 12:31 | |
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Game Removed From Steam Marketplace Due To Accusations Of Deception
Valve Corporation has removed a game from its video game marketplace Steam that allegedly hijacked users’ computers to mine cryptocurrency, Motherboard reported July 30. The Steam game store has delisted Abstractism, an indie game accused of deceptive practices and cryptojacking, and has banned its developer from the platform. Steam took action following complaints from a дальше »
2018-7-31 06:53 | |
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PowerGhost, the latest Cryptomining malware discovered by Kaspersky
Kaspersky researchers have recently discovered a new cryptojacking campaign named PowerGhost that aims at infecting corporate networks worldwide in order to generate maximum mining profits. Cryptomining malware refers to software programs and malware components that are developed to forcefully take over a computer’s resources and adopt them for cryptocurrency mining without a user’s approval. The cryptojacking […] дальше »
2018-7-29 04:55 | |
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Google Play Store Bans Crypto Mining Apps
With crypto miners making up a large portion of total cyberattacks, the rate of cryptocurrency hacking is taking rise. In a policy update released July 26, 2018, Google banned crypto mining applications from its Play Store. дальше »
2018-7-29 03:00 | |
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Fear The PowerGhost Cryptocurrency Mining Malware
It's estimated that hundreds of thousands of malicious programs are created every day. Kaspersky Lab has identified yet another serious cryptojacking threat, this time affecting business systems. дальше »
2018-7-28 01:47 | |
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Cutting-Edge “PowerGhost” CryptoJacking Software Eyes The Corporate World
Crypto mining, or cryptojacking as it is better known by community insiders, has become a growing problem in this industry, with the presence of crypto-malware following 2017’s bull-run. According to ZDNet, researchers have recently uncovered a new form of cryptojacking software that is targeting corporate networks. дальше »
2018-7-28 01:16 | |
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Kapersky Reports New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries, the cybersecurity firm reported Thursday. PowerGhost, a form of fileless malware – which uses a system’s native processes to hijack a computer – has reportedly been spreading on corporate networks in India, Brazil, Colombia and Turkey. The miner дальше »
2018-7-27 22:38 | |
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New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks, Says Kaspersky
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries. дальше »
2018-7-27 18:00 | |
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MetaMask Briefly Dropped From Chrome, Phishing Malware Takes Its Place
MetaMask, a popular web plugin that functions as an Ethereum wallet and allows users to run dApps in their browser, was briefly removed from Google Chrome’s web store today. Users speculated that the removal was related to Google’s ban on extensions that can be used for mining. дальше »
2018-7-26 21:36 | |
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MetaMask Briefly Dropped From Chrome, Phishing Malware Takes Its Place
MetaMask, a popular web plugin that functions as an Ethereum wallet and allows users to run dApps in their browser, was briefly removed from Google Chrome’s web store today. Users speculated that the removal was related to Google’s ban on extensions that can be used for mining. дальше »
2018-7-26 03:38 | |
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Cryptojacking Becomes Less Popular Due to Falling Cryptocurrency Prices, Report Claims
Cryptocurrency malware is a thriving business among online criminals. Hundreds of threats still exist, and this trend will not be slowing down anytime soon. Even so, it seems the era of cryptocurrency mining malware is nearing an end, primarily due to low cryptocurrency prices. дальше »
2018-7-21 22:00 | |
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MalwareBytes Report Says CryptoJacking Cases Are “Plateauing”
Malwarebytes, a premier cyber security firm, recently released a report highlighting the “cybercrime tactics” of this past quarter. The report mentioned that the presence of cryptominers (cryptojacking) has become quite apparent, as it “dominates the threat landscape. дальше »
2018-7-19 05:54 | |
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Research: Cryptojacking Incidents on a Steady Decline
While crypto enthusiasts pray for the bulls to reign at all times, sometimes a bearish trend comes with cool advantages. Per recent research findings, cryptojacking has become less lucrative for ‘cryptojackers’ due to the current market slump, leading to a sharp decline in occurrences of the illegal act. дальше »
2018-7-19 05:00 | |
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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 | |
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Malware Mining Now More Dangerous than Ransomware, according to Report
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. дальше »
2018-7-19 23:11 | |
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MalwareBytes Labs’ Releases Cryptojacking Cybercrime Tactics Report For 2018
A New Report Shows that Cryptojacking is Plateauing in Response to the Markets A new cybercrime report by MalwareBytes shows that cryptojacking is plateauing. The report reveals that cryptojacking is waning due to lower crypto market valuations. дальше »
2018-7-18 20:29 | |
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League of Legends PH Client Facilitated Cryptojacking Due to Modified Code
Popular online games have always been a prone target for criminals and hackers. Although these incidents are usually aimed at collecting users’ in-game items or payment information, a new trend has begun to emerge. дальше »
2018-7-16 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin in Brief Thursday: Crypto Phones, Spy Games, Binance CEO vs Vitalik
In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover the development of two upcoming crypto phones, the involvement of cryptocurrency in cyber spy games, and why the Binance CEO came out against Etherum-founder Vitalik Buterin. дальше »
2018-7-12 12:41 | |
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Chinese Police Arrest Nearly Two Dozen Individuals for Cryptojacking
Cryptojacking has become an increasingly popular trend all over the world. Purposefully infecting computers with cryptocurrency mining malware can provide a very lucrative revenue stream. In China, nearly two dozen suspects have been arrested in the country’s largest cryptojacking case to date. дальше »
2018-7-11 16:00 | |
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Rakhni Ransomware Virus Cycles Back As Crypto Mining Software Installations Affect Computers
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. дальше »
2018-7-11 13:10 | |
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One Million PCs “Cryptojacked” in China as Hackers Make $2 Million Worth of Digibyte, Siacoin, and Decred
The largest cryptojacking breach, in terms of sheer scale, came to light in China after local authorities identified a group of hackers who ran an illicit mining operation for over two years. Largest Cryptojacking Breach On July 9, 2018, local news Legal Daily reported a massive cryptojacking spree of a group in China’s Dalian city after suspicious activities pointed to. дальше »
2018-7-12 04:00 | |
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Chinese Authorities Arrest Twenty Individuals Involved in Cryptojacking Scam
Twenty individuals have been arrested in connection with a huge cryptojacking scam in the Shandong province of China. Those involved are thought to have successfully hijacked 3. 89 million personal computers since 2015. дальше »
2018-7-11 22:00 | |
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