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Bitcoin-Targeted Cyber Attacks Surge by Nearly 200% in 2021
A recent analysis by Barracuda Networks shows the rise of bitcoin-centered cyber attacks. In the space of six months attacks targeting victims’ bitcoin surged by 192%. The post Bitcoin-Targeted Cyber Attacks Surge by Nearly 200% in 2021 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-29 12:15 | |
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Kraken Employees Work Under Rigorous Security Regime
Employees of Payward, which operates US cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, work under a rigorous security regime, to preempt potential cyber attacks. The post Kraken Employees Work Under Rigorous Security Regime appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-9 08:14 | |
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Post-COVID Rebuilding Period to Include Massive Crypto Crimes: Kaspersky Labs
2020 has been brutal. This year witnessed a wave of cyber attacks on companies as the lockdown forced companies and their employees to work remotely. As things settle down and countries reopen, a new report has sounded the alarm on possible attacks for post-covid. дальше »
2020-12-1 01:19 | |
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US Treasury Sanctions 2 Russians Over $16.8M Virtual Currency Heist
The U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two Russian nationals over the theft of millions of dollars in digital currency. The perpetrators allegedly carried out cyber attacks on three or more cryptocurrency platforms in 2017 and 2018. дальше »
2020-9-18 21:20 | |
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Protect your Cryptocurrency with Cyber Risk Assessment
Cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, are a frequent target for cybercriminals. Virtual currency is prone to attacks and illegal mining from hackers or hacktivists worldwide. That happens because federal laws do not yet protect digital currencies. дальше »
2020-8-27 20:13 | |
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Crypto Mining Malware ‘Dominates’ Cyber Criminal Activity, Report
Just like any other industry, the crypto industry is highly vulnerable to cyberattacks in 2020, according to a Check Point Research‘s cybersecurity report. Cloud Infrastructure a Big Target for Crypto Mining Attacks In 2019, no organization, regardless of its size, was excepted from cyberattacks. дальше »
2020-1-18 01:00 | |
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Forex Firm Travelex Hacked By REvil, Hit With $6 Million Bitcoin Ransom Demand
Travelex, a foreign exchange firm was attacked by a group of cyber hackers who demanded ransom worth $6 million. The firm is the newest casualty in an ongoing explosion of ransomware attacks where hackers are looking for cryptocurrency payouts. дальше »
2020-1-8 19:10 | |
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Iran Successfully Averted two Cyber Attacks This Week
Cyber attacks have become very common over the past few years. It would appear hackers are primarily targeting entire nations, rather than individual targets. One country dealing with plenty of cyber attacks is Iran. дальше »
2019-12-16 07:00 | |
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Russian cyber spooks piggyback Iranian hackers to spy on 35 countries
Cybercriminals with ties to the Russian government have been found to piggyback on hacking tools developed by Iranian threat groups to mount their own attacks against 35 countries. The findings — based on a joint report by the US National Security Agency and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) — reveal the focus of the activity was largely in the Middle East, where the targeting interests of both Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) overlap. дальше »
2019-10-22 10:07 | |
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Crypto Warning: Imposter Trezor Bitcoin Wallet Website Targets Users By Using URL Typos
While the developers of trezors argue that Trezor wallet is a safe and secure way to keep your cryptocurrencies from cyber attacks and hackers, the question now arises is it still safe? A Redditor has apparently spotted an imposter website for Bitcoin hardware wallet Trezor. дальше »
2019-10-5 17:09 | |
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State-sponsored Chinese hackers have been targeting Southeast Asia since 2013
Researchers have revealed a previously undocumented threat actor of Chinese origin that has run at least six different cyber espionage campaigns in the Southeast Asian region since 2013. The research — disclosed by Palo Alto Networks’ threat intelligence team Unit 42 — linked the attacks to a group (or groups) it called PKPLUG, named after its tactic of delivering PlugX malware inside ZIP files, which are identified with the signature “PK. дальше »
2019-10-4 15:23 | |
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One Quarter Of Surveyed UK Businesses Suffered From Cryptojacking, Security Firm Says
Up to a quarter of the UK’s small businesses may have been affected by crypto-jacking attacks, according to the British cyber security platform CybSafe. The figures were based on a survey of common cybersecurity threats for UK SMEs (Small-Medium Enterprises). дальше »
2019-9-21 17:25 | |
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Cryptocurrency Used to Fund North Korean Weapons Program, Says US Treasury
The US Treasury Department has just announced new sanctions against online criminal groups based in North Korea. The groups have reportedly conducted cryptocurrency ransomware attacks and other cyber crimes aimed at subverting international sanctions against the state. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:00 | |
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NSA official says agency is covertly working on a quantum-resistant ‘crypto’
Incidents of cyber crimes have surged recently and with cryptocurency adoption on the rise and technology consistently evolving, fraudsters have succeeded in hiding their identity. There has also been a rise in the number of crypto-jacking incidents and ransomware attacks all across the world. дальше »
2019-9-5 20:00 | |
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Chinese cyber-espionage group is extorting money from the gaming industry
A Chinese threat actor, known to have perpetrated a series of state-sponsored espionage attacks, has been covertly staging financially motivated activities targeting the video game industry. According to cybersecurity firm FireEye, the cyber threat group — dubbed Advanced Persistent Threat 41 (APT41) — is unique in that “it leverages non-public malware typically reserved for espionage campaigns in what appears to be activity for personal gain. дальше »
2019-8-12 14:00 | |
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North Korea’s Crypto Cyber Attacks May Further Fuel US Fear of Bitcoin
The biggest topic of discussion around the crypto space in recent weeks has been the United States and the sudden negative stance it has taken against Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ever since Facebook Libra came into the limelight and shook up the space. дальше »
2019-8-7 23:00 | |
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United Nations Report Indicates that North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons were Funded by Cyber Attacks
A privileged United Nations report confirms what everybody was suspecting so far: North Korea has been funding their nuclear program through orchestrated cyber-attacks from hacker groups set up and funded by the government. дальше »
2019-8-6 17:00 | |
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North Korean hacking groups and copycats are going after financial institutions
State-sponsored and criminal actors are mounting a wide array of cyber attacks against the global finance industry with an aim to steal data and sabotage trading systems, according to new research. дальше »
2019-8-1 15:32 | |
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Israel: Police Arrest Brothers Suspected of Partaking in Bitfinex Hack and Crypto Phishing Scams
According to a June 21, 2019, article by local crime news outlet Posta, Israeli police has arrested two brothers named Eli Gigi and Assaf Gigi on the suspicion of partaking in cryptocurrency phishing attacks and getting involved in the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. дальше »
2019-6-24 23:00 | |
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North Korea exploiting apertures in crypto-space to steal cryptocurrencies, claims FBI Deputy Assistant Director
United States jurisdiction body recently said that North Korean hackers were deeply involved in carrying out well-planned cyber attacks associated with cryptocurrencies. These attacks were carried out on the world’s strongest economy at large-scale to slow down the economic growth. дальше »
2019-6-1 20:00 | |
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This tiny flashing kit can break your bad online security habits
The number of cyber attacks is estimated to have risen by 67% over the last five years, with the majority of these data breaches being traced back to human error. The potential risks of such attacks are vast and can have a serious impact on both organizations and individuals. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:53 | |
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Verizon Security Research: Over 20% Of Data Breaches Thought to Be Carried Out By Nation State Actors
Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), released Wednesday, which analyzed more than 41,000 cybersecurity incidents and over 2,000 data breaches from 86 countries. It found that cyber attacks by nation states and parties affiliated with them represented 23% of data breaches, up from 12% in 2018 and 19% in 2017, Corporate spying is on […] дальше »
2019-5-9 19:16 | |
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Cyber insurance is worth the hype — if you let hackers write your policy
I read Rami Sass’ recent piece here on Podium about how cyber insurance is overhyped. While he raised great questions about the current pricing models and fear-driven tactics used to sell coverage, I wanted to share a different perspective and address his concerns. дальше »
2019-5-9 08:30 | |
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Mysterious Chinese Hacker Group on Supply Chain Hijacking Spree
While cyber attacks link cryptojacking and fingerprinting have become known to the masses, software supply chain attacks are also fast gaining momentum. In the latest, Barium, the mysterious Chinese-speaking cyberpunks orchestrating such attacks are advancing with each passing day, according to a Wired report on May 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-6 21:00 | |
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Top Cyber Attacks of Q1 2019
In this modern era of technology and connectivity, cyber attacks have become significantly more common. Despite numerous warnings from security experts, consumers remain prone targets for criminals who are not necessarily intent on backing down as of yet. дальше »
2019-5-6 17:30 | |
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UpExchange: Challenge and Opportunity
In recent times, cyber attacks have been on the rise, and they pose a dangerous threat to businesses and individuals alike. Similarly, cryptocurrency exchanges are getting hacked because it’s easy. дальше »
2019-4-29 14:10 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-4-25 09:00 | |
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Report: Ransom Amounts Following Cyberattacks Rose by 90% in Q1 of 2019
A report published by Coveware, a company that assists ransomware victims in facilitating cryptocurrency ransom payments, claims that ransom amounts requested following cyber attacks increased by 90% in Q1 of 2019 as compared to Q4 of 2018. дальше »
2019-4-23 13:09 | |
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Microsoft Security Expert says Cyber Criminals now Targeting Korea
Microsoft Korea has urged individuals and businesses in the region to adequately protect their computers and other devices against new cyber attacks such as supply chain compromises, cryptojacking, and phishing attacks, by regularly backing up their data on cloud platforms and keeping security software as well as operating systems up to date, reports The KoreaRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:00 | |
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The U.S. Department of Energy Using DLT to Protect Electric Grids
In a bid to safeguard modern electric grids from cyber attacks, the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has announced Phase II of its blockchain-based electric grid security project in collaboration with Taekion, a distributed ledger technology (DLT) and cybersecurity platform, according to a press release on April 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-12 01:00 | |
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Is Blockchain A Viable Solution To Power Plant Security? US Department Of Energy To Address Cyber attacks
What's The Solution To Power Plant Security? Blockchain Technology To Address Cyberattacks Energy, as we all know, is the lifeblood for any household, business, and sovereign country, and there's no one more aware of this dynamic than the United States. дальше »
2019-4-11 20:52 | |
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11 ways to educate your consumers about malware, phishing or other cyberattacks
While companies are quick to integrate new technologies to stay ahead of their competitors, every new technology also comes with risks. Malware, phishing and other cyberattacks are an all-too-common occurrence — especially following the implementation of newer technologies. дальше »
2019-4-5 12:00 | |
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UN Report: North Korea pocketed $571 million from exchange hacks
A new U.N. report is linking cryptocurrency exchange hacks to North Korea. The report reveals that the embattled dictatorship continues to wage cyber attacks against other countries as a way to circumvent global sanctions and acquire foreign currency, using digital currencies to launder its illicit gains. дальше »
2019-3-19 21:00 | |
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UN Security Council Panel Fingers North Korea in $600+ Million Virtual and Foreign Currency Theft
North Korea, an Asian country known for its military nuclear weapons program, is using cyber attacks and the nascent blockchain technology to dodge economic sanctions, acquire much-needed foreign currency, and cover its tracks, reported the Nikkei Asian Review on March 8. дальше »
2019-3-11 16:29 | |
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North Korea amassed small cryptocurrency fortune through hacking, says UN panel
North Korea has obtained some $670 million in virtual and fiat currency in a bid to bypass economic sanctions put in place as a result of its nuclear and missile programs. The country amassed the funds through cyber attacks, Nikkei says citing an expert panel reporting to the UN Security Council. дальше »
2019-3-8 14:24 | |
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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 | |
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How Alphabet’s Jigsaw think tank is fighting radicalization online
Jigsaw — a unit within Alphabet — is one of the most important projects working towards countering cyber attacks, censorship, and online extremism. Using AI and machine learning, Jigsaw is tackling political challenges with technology, not policy. дальше »
2019-2-19 15:15 | |
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Cyber Attack Comes After Operations of Altran Technologies in France, Can Blockchain Help Prevent Hacks?
Cyber attacks, though highly publicized in the crypto sector, can impact any company with digital operations, which is exactly the predicament that Altran Technologies found themselves in. Altran, a French engineering consultancy, became the target of attackers, inhibiting their operations in several countries simultaneously. дальше »
2019-1-29 01:19 | |
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Rivet Ventures Co-Founder Calls Facebook ‘Vulnerable,’ Comments on Social Media Cyber Attacks
Facebook has had a very difficult year for 2018, starting with the discovery that 87 million users were used by a consulting firm that worked with the campaign to bring President Donald Trump to office. дальше »
2019-1-23 00:04 | |
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Pandora’s Wallet: Safe & Secure Cryptocurrency Storage Service?
What Is Pandora's Wallet? Discover Pandora’s Wallet—a new way to control your crypto trading portfolio. Everyone understands that cybersecurity is still a major threat in the crypto space. Leaving your assets vulnerable on the exchanges expose them to cyber attacks, theft, or loss. дальше »
2018-12-17 12:06 | |
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Gibraltar Exchange Obtains Insurance for Crypto Assets as Cyber Attacks Soar
With cyberattacks on the rise, Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced an insurance policy to cover its digital assets in partnership with Gibraltar-based Callaghan Insurance. Cryptocurrencies held in both the hot and cold wallets of the trading platform will be insured. дальше »
2018-12-11 03:50 | |
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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 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrency Mining Attacks Likely to Surge in the Future
Kaspersky Lab’s cyber threat and research arm Securelist published a report on November 13, 2018, which provides details on the rising trend of cyber attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges in Q3 2018. The report also mentions prominent cyber attack groups including Lazarus as well as observing massive growth in crypto mining attacks. дальше »
2018-11-15 10:00 | |
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