Bitcoin ransomware attacks on the rise

2019-7-28 10:00

Companies and governments around the world are being targeted by ransomware attackers. The hackers encrypt data and disable IT systems before demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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2019-7-27 23:14	security
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Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers

A ransomware infection at one of South Africa‘s electricity providers left some city residents of Johannesburg without any power. City Power, one of the largest power suppliers in Johannesburg, said the attack encrypted all its databases, applications and network, leading to a blackout of its IT systems.

2019-7-26 12:19	security
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New York City College Struck by Ransomware, $1.9 Million in Bitcoin Demanded

Munroe College in Manhattan has been hit by a ransomware attack that has shut down the college’s computer systems. The hackers are demanding 170 bitcoin (BTC), which is roughly $1. 9 million. The malware infection came to light on the morning of July 10, but the specifications of the infection are still largely unknown, as reportedRead MoreRead More.

2019-7-15 13:00	security
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Renewed Ransomware Menace Hits Georgia Court System

Ransomware, which recently totally disrupted the government in Baltimore, has now overtaken a court system in Georgia . Ransomware Making A Comeback? After receiving a ransom note, officials in Georgia decided to take a system offline to be safe.

2019-7-3 09:54	Ransomware
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Florida town victim to ransomware attack, pays $490,000 Bitcoin ransom

Lake City, a small town in northern Florida, paid almost $500,000 in Bitcoin to hackers following a ransomware attack on the city’s computer systems. This is the second time in two weeks a Florida town has been a victim of a ransomware attack, bringing the total ransomware payment in the state to over $1 million.

2019-6-29 09:59	Hacks
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Bitcoin ransomers claim second victory as Florida town pays $500,000

A second town in Florida has paid over $500,000 in Bitcoin to hackers following a ransomware attack. Officials in Lake City paid the hackers after their computer systems were down for two weeks.

2019-6-27 17:13	hard fork
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Florida City Officials Approve $600,000 Ransomware Payment of 65 Bitcoins

By CCN Markets: Hackers who paralyzed Florida’s Riviera Beach City’s IT infrastructure are about to laugh all the way to the bank. This is after the Riviera Beach City Council voted to authorize the city’s insurer to meet the ransom demands of the hackers who planted ransomware in the city’s computer systems.

2019-6-21 18:29
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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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NSA Denies Leaked Hacker Tool Was Used to Create Bitcoin Ransomware

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has denied that any of its hacking tools were used by cybercriminals to propagate an attack on Baltimore’s government systems. The attack has… The post NSA Denies Leaked Hacker Tool Was Used to Create Bitcoin Ransomware appeared first on CoinCentral.

2019-6-3 19:10	hack
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Hackers Seeding Ransomware via Bitcoin and Ether Giveaways

While the entire cryptospace is busy celebrating the return of the “bulls,” bad actors have formulated a new scheme aimed at stealing victims’ cryptos and injecting ransomware into their systems. These hackers are now using several websites to push their fake bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) giveaway programs, according to a Bleeping Computer report onRead MoreRead More.

2019-5-28 13:00	Scam
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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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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.

2019-4-27 22:07	Privacy & security
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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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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.

2018-11-30 15:59	security
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Port of San Diego Hit with Crypto Ransomware Attack

Officials report that the Port of San Diego has been hit with a ransomware attack demanding Bitcoin payments. Port CEO Randa Congiglio told ABC that a fraction of the port’s information technology systems were compromised before staff members shut down other systems out of caution.

2018-9-30 05:09	Cryptocurrency News
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Ethereum Ransomware Featured In NSA Codebreaker Challenge

Each year, the NSA runs a Codebreaker Challenge, a competition aimed at aspiring cryptographers and hackers. Details of the 2018 competition have been published, and there is a twist that may be of interest to blockchain enthusiasts.

2018-9-24 17:50	Cryptocurrency News
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Hackers Using Software Vulnerability Stolen From the NSA to Illicitly Mine Crypto

In a 25-page report released Wednesday, the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) detailed the worrying rise of illicit cryptocurrency mining in 2018; specifically, how hackers are using a software vulnerability leaked from the NSA last year to do it.

2018-9-20 01:00
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PGA Falls Victim to Cryptocurrency Ransomware Attack

Cyber-criminals engaging in cryptocurrency ransomware have found another victim: the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA). Suspected hackers have hijacked the computer servers of the American PGA and demanded a ransom in Bitcoin.

2018-8-10 19:16	Cryptocurrency News
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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.

2018-7-18 23:18	Privacy & security
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