Baltimore’s Bitcoin Ransom Attack Amounts to $18 Million, Hackers’ $80,000 Demand Gets Unfulfilled

2019-6-7 05:05

It has been recently revealed that Baltimore’s latest crypto ransom attack resulted in nearly $18 million spent on recovery. The attack, which supposedly took place on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, not only had the city scrambling to get the effects eliminated to the best of their abilities, but also left them deciding on whether hackers’ […]

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Baltimore’s Ransomware Bill Hits $18 Million. Hackers’ Demand? $80,000 in Crypto

By CCN: Total costs from the crypto ransom attack last month on Baltimore’s networks is likely to exceed $18 million. According to Ars Technica, this will include $10 million to fund the full recovery of the IT infrastructure.

2019-6-6 17:40
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Baltimore didn’t pay Bitcoin ransom so hackers leaked sensitive data on Twitter

Officials investigating the Bitcoin-fueled ransomware attack that hit Baltimore City last month believe the hackers have leaked government documents on Twitter. A Twitter account claiming to be owned by the hackers appears to have been used to leak the sensitive documents, The Baltimore Sun reports.

2019-6-5 16:36	hard fork
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North Korean Hackers Target UpBit Users in Bitcoin Scam

North Korean hacking group, “Kim-Soo-ki,” have allegedly orchestrated a phishing attack targeting users of South Korean cryptocurrency trading venue, UpBit, in a bid to steal their bitcoin, according to a report by The Next Web on May 31, 2019.

2019-6-1 01:00	Upbit
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North Korean Hackers Attack Upbit Users in South Korea

North Korean hackers have made a phishing attempt on users of the South Korean crypto exchange Upbit. News correspondents in Korea broke this development on May 29, 2019, detailing the ploy to steal Upbit users’ information.

2019-6-1 00:54	#scams
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Baltimore Struggles to Tackle Ransomware Attack as Hackers Demand $10,000 per Day

The entire United States’ city of Baltimore is heading through what can be termed as a communication network blackout. Zero Hedge report published May 23, 2019, stated that the hackers who conducted the ransomware attack to crumple the city’s communication are now demanding $10,000 dollar worth of bitcoin per day.

2019-5-25 23:00	United States
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Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events

The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2.

2019-5-25 21:56	Privacy & security
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ASUS Update Service Allegedly Spreads Malware After MitM Attack

None of the technology firms in existence today wants to be associated with nefarious activity. In the real world, however, it is not as easy to avoid such situations. For ASUS, its update mechanism has fallen victim to more abuse by criminals.

2019-5-17 23:00	malware
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Baltimore City’s Government System’s Bitcoin Ransomware Extortion Attack Enters 8th Day

Over a week after a cyberattack halted Baltimore’s computer networks, city officials declared Wednesday they can’t prognosticate when its overall system will be up and running and continued to give only the broadest outlines of the problem.

2019-5-16 20:22	Ransomware
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Baltimore Ransomware Siege Enters Second Week of Bitcoin Extortion Attack

By CCN: Most of the Baltimore City’s government systems have been locked down since May 7th as a result of the “Robbinhood” ransomware attack. The successful crypto locking has forced the city to go “manual” in most aspects of its daily business and has affected several areas of life.

2019-5-16 08:27
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Binance Relaunches With $1.2M Giveaway Following System Upgrade

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is preparing to leave its $40 million hack behind it, confirming it had relaunched most of its service May 15. Binance Goes Live (Again) Only around one week after hackers managed to circumvent security mechanisms in what CEO Changpeng Zhao said was a coordinated attack, Binance is finishing its last checks before going fully live.

2019-5-15 16:30	CZ
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WhatsApp Security Flaw: Specific Users Targeted in Spyware Attack

WhatsApp has confirmed it was subject to spyware that allowed the attacker to read a target’s messages, as reported by MIT Technology Review on May 14, 2019. The hackers accessed messages after penetrating WhatsApp’s encryption through a flaw in the voice call feature.

2019-5-15 23:00	WhatsApp
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Irish Hacker and Cohort could be Sentenced for Stealing $2.4 Million Worth of Cryptocurrencies

A group of six hackers by the name “The Community” are to be sentenced to more than 20 years each in prison for stealing more than $2. 4 million worth of cryptocurrencies using multiple SIM swap attacks, Independent IE reported May 13, 2019.

2019-5-14 05:00	United States
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Moonday Mornings: Binance to resume deposits and withdrawals after $40M Bitcoin hack

It’s time for Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Here’s what happened. 1. Binance says it will resume deposits and withdrawals on its platform on Tuesday.

2019-5-13 10:58	hard fork
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Binance Announces 'Significant' Security Changes Following Hack

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has revealed that it will be revamping its security network to prevent a recurrence of the 7,000 BTC hack it experienced on May 78, 2019.

2019-5-11 19:59	Privacy & security
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Binance’s CZ to Maintain Secrecy on Fixing Hackers’ Attack Aftermath

Binance’s Changpeng Zhao wrote in the corporate blog that from now on Binance will keep the transparency of returning the lost funds and patching security bugs low

2019-5-10 15:25
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Funds Are SAFU, but Reorg Is Not: What We Know About the Binance Hack So Far

Hackers stole 7,000 BTC in a highly advanced attack on Binance. All withdrawals and deposits are frozen for a week, but all funds are safe, the exchange says. Learn more about the attack in our follow-up

2019-5-10 00:35	security
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Binance Reveals Hack Information as Security Becomes a Public Concern

This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Vincent He. Since May 1, 2019, bitcoin’s price has been rising, reaching a top of over $6,000. As the whole cryptocurrency industry was enjoying the rise, an unexpected hack put a stop to the rise of bitcoin.

2019-5-10 18:48	Privacy & security
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Coinfirm Tracks Binance’s Hacked Bitcoin, Discovers Over 1,200 BTC on the Move to New Wallets

Binance hack resulted in theft of 7,000 BTC after “unscheduled server maintenance” was announced. This hacking marks the fourth hack of a major exchange in 2019. Reports this week have revealed a major hacking attack against Binance, which has been called a “large scale security breach.

2019-5-9 00:46	Binance
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Binance Suffers Major Hack

On Tuesday, May 7, hackers stole more than 7,000 bitcoin (over $41 million) from Binance's hot wallet. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao assured users that no other wallets were compromised. Although there is no reported correlation, the price of bitcoin dropped by $290 following the attack.

2019-5-8 17:43	wallets and exchanges
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Binance Hacked Out of $40 Million

Binance has experienced a sophisticated attack of user accounts through phishing, viruses and other malware, with 7,000 BTC withdrawn from their hot wallet by hackers. Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s CEO, said...

2019-5-8 12:19	News
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Binance Hacked, 7,000 BTC Stolen From Hot Wallet

Crypto hackers struck again as 7,000 BTC was stolen from Binance’s hot wallet. Tthe exchange reported on May 8, 2019, that hackers were able to obtain a large number of API keys, 2FA codes, and other user information to execute their attack.

2019-5-8 11:00
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Breaking: Binance exchange gets compromised; 7000 BTC worth $40 million withdrawn by hackers

Binance’s official blog spoke about a security breach in Binance that allowed hackers to get away with 7000 BTCs, a large number of user API keys, 2FA codes, and potentially other info. The blog further added that the targetted attack was on a hot wallet and that only 2% of the total funds in that wallet […] The post Breaking: Binance exchange gets compromised; 7000 BTC worth $40 million withdrawn by hackers appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2019-5-8 03:48	News
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Why the cybersecurity sector needs to start hiring more hackers

Cybersecurity incidents are gaining an increasingly high profile. In the past, these incidents may have been perceived primarily as a somewhat distant issue for organizations such as banks to deal with.

2019-4-25 14:41	Tech
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Credit Card Malware Hackers Attack Atlanta Hawks Online Store

There are all sorts of companies and organizations that suffer data breaches and cyber attacks all over the world, including some of the most powerful and influential corporations in the world. It appears as though the latest victim is none other than the online store of the professional American basketball team the Atlanta Hawks, whichRead MoreRead More.

2019-4-25 09:00	sports
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Bitcoin hackers threaten to leak masturbation vids if victims don’t pay up

Bitcoin sextortion scams are so 2018, right? Well, there are some hackers out there that would beg to differ. It appears that residents of Norton, a small town in Kansas, US, are being targeted by scammers threatening to release sensitive material unless the victims pay a Bitcoin ransom.

2019-4-23 11:53	hard fork
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Inside North Korea’s evil masterplan to siphon Southeast Asia’s cryptocurrency

North Korea might be posturing to attack Southeast Area’s growing cryptocurrency sector, and experts say it demands international response to reduce the threat. British defense think-tank Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has warned countries like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam could soon become targets of state-sponsored hackers intent on skirting international economic sanctions, CNBC reports.

2019-4-15 12:56	hard fork
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Hackers Attack Samsung Galaxy S10, Puts Crypto Wallet Funds At Risk Bypassing Biometric Barrier

The introduction of the blockchain-based Galaxy S10 from Samsung has been a major victory to the cryptocurrency community. Today, the announcement of 16 default cryptocurrencies was released, which included Binance Coin.

2019-4-8 08:14	News
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The Hacking of Dragonex: What’s The New Call for Better Exchange Security Look Like?

Security breaches to online cryptocurrency exchange platforms is not new. Infact, many hackers specifically devote their time, energy and resources in targeting exchange with big assets to attack and this act calls for improved awareness and cryptographic innovations that would protect blockchain platforms from such malicious attacks. As encrypted as the blockchain system is, it […]

2019-4-5 01:05	News
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CoolWallet S Review: An ‘Everyday’ Wallet for Crypto?

The CoolWallet S, made by CoolBit X, combines hot and cold storage solutions, blending the mobility afforded by software wallets with the enhanced security features offered by hardware wallets.

2019-4-4 00:05
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Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software

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	Privacy & security
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Singapore’s DragonEx Reports Hack, Releases Suspected Wallet Addresses

The Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange DragonEx has announced a security breach to its users via its official Telegram channel. In the message, a company administrator revealed that the hackers stole assets belonging to both the exchange and its users.

2019-3-27 22:58	Privacy & security
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Bitcoin exchange DragonEx ‘hacked for undisclosed amount’

Cryptocurrency exchange DragonEx says it has been hacked, although it is not yet known how much has been lost in the alleged attack. The Singapore-based company announced the news on its official Telegram channel on Monday.

2019-3-26 14:22	hard fork
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Roger Ver’s Bitcoin.com is Reportedly Under Government-Sponsored Attack

Bitcoin. com is likely under a government-sponsored cyber attack, according to owner and crypto investor Roger Ver. The 40-year old Tokyo-based entrepreneur stated Monday that he received a Google Suite alert about a potential intrusion.

2019-3-4 17:18
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Cryptopia Lost Almost a Tenth of Its Assets in January Hack

New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has published a series of tweets detailing the extent of the losses it suffered during an attack by hackers in January. It said: “We have calculated that worst case 9.

2019-2-28 02:40
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Coinomi Wallet Transmits Plain-Text Seed Phrase…For Spellchecking!

Bitcoin software (and hardware) wallets are open to a bewildering array of attack vectors, because… well, money. Hackers will always be trying to exploit vulnerabilities or find back-doors.

2019-2-27 17:00
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Hackers That Stole Millions From Crypto Firm Planned the Attack Chatting On the Game PUBG

The cybersecurity agenda remains one of the main concerns that prevent financial institutions and users in general from adopting cryptocurrencies as a viable option for making transactions and saving money with the confidence of knowing.

2019-2-16 04:03	News
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How SABRE Tech Can Stop Hackers From Splitting Bitcoin Into Two

Hackers could attack bitcoin with a flood of data, but researchers say they have a solution in the form of a relay network called SABRE.

2019-2-15 11:15
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NZ Police Reports “Excellent Progress” in Cryptopia Hack Investigation

The New Zealand police force is working hard to capture the Hackers behind the attack against cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptopia, and they seem to be getting satisfactory results that could lead to the whereabouts of the perpetrators of this crime.

2019-2-7 19:46	New Zealand
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US-Based Tech Company Sheds Light Into Alleged Attack of its Crypto Wallet

Tech Startup Reveals Details Regarding Previous Attacks, Releases Various Updates U. S. -based tech company Bitfi witnessed scrutiny following the launch of its hardware wallet and bounty program.

2019-2-1 14:41	Industry
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The Proof-of-Stake Pandora’s Box—A “Rich Get Richer” Formula?

It has been six days since Constantinople had to be forcefully put off because of a bug. Chain Security sniffed out the vulnerability just before miners upgraded gifting hackers—who appear to be on the prowl, to not only siphon out hard earned funds but revive the memories of 2016 DAO attack that as well all […] The post The Proof-of-Stake Pandora’s Box—A “Rich Get Richer” Formula? appeared first on Ethereum World News.

2019-1-22 15:30	Proof of Stake
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Luas Website Hacker Demands a Bitcoin Ransom

Bitcoin often gets a very bad reputation because of its association with criminal activity. While no one can deny criminals have shown a clear bias toward cryptocurrencies, there is much more to Bitcoin than just that.

2019-1-10 12:05
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Ethereum Classic hackers steal over $1.1M with 51% attacks

Ethereum Classic, one of the most popular forks of the second most valuable cryptocurrencies by marketcap has suffered a 51-percent attack. After Chinese blockchain security firm SlowMist raised the alarm, an analyst at CoinNess dug a little deeper.

2019-1-8 13:34	hard fork
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Hackers Threaten to Dump 9/11 Related Insurance Files If Ransom Not Paid In Bitcoin

A hacker group called The Dark Overlord threatened to release insurance files related to the 9/11 attacks on New Year’s Eve. The group noted that they had received the files after breaching the security of a law firm handling cases related to the Twin Tower terrorist attack.

2019-1-2 15:29	security
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How Blockchain Companies Paying Out $878,000 to White Hat Hackers in 2018 is a Big Deal

2018 was a good year for white hat hackers. These individuals and developers earned around $878,000 from crypto bug bounties during this year. The information was released by TheNextWeb on December 30.

2019-1-1 23:48	News
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Not so Unhackable; Hackers Find Vulnerability in Trezor Wallet

Hackers have recently shown that a new attack vector to hacking the Trezor wallet is now possible. A team of hackers has managed to find a new way to hack the Trezor wallet, as reported this Thursday, December 27, 2018, in a tweet from a crypto enthusiast.

2018-12-30 16:00	TREZOR
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Almost $1 Million Stolen in Phishing Attack on Electrum Wallet

Popular cryptocurrency wallet Electrum is in the midst of an ongoing hack which saw almost $1 million in Bitcoin stolen so far, Reddit users discovered on December 27, 2018. 250 BTC Stolen in Electrum Wallet Hack It seems that hackers aren’t lying idle during Christmas time, as a popular cryptocurrency wallet has reportedly experienced one of the largest thefts of.

2018-12-30 00:00	security
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Hardware Bitcoin Wallets Hacked: The Importance Of Responsible Disclosure

Following yesterday’s article regarding vulnerabilities uncovered in hardware wallets, both Trezor and Ledger have called ‘foul play’ over irresponsible disclosure. Hardware hacking group, wallet.

2018-12-29 16:00
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The Daily: Electrum Users Targeted by Hackers, Huobi DM’s Daily Volume Exceeds $1B

Electrum developers have confirmed reports of an attack against the popular cryptocurrency wallet. Also covered in The Daily, Huobi Derivative Market’s daily trading volume has reached $1 billion, and one of the founders of Brazil’s leading crypto exchange Foxbit has died in a car crash.

2018-12-28 18:28	Wallet
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Hackers Siphon Bitcoin In Electrum Wallet Attack

If you’ve been buying the dip, you may want to brush up on good security. Crypto wallets are being targeted by cybercriminals, most recently with a phishing attack on the popular Electrum software wallet.

2018-12-28 18:24	Wallets
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