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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Devices Infected by Bitcoin-Mining Malware
A Taiwanese hardware company has warned its clients about a targeted crypto mining attack against their storage devices. The malware infects NAS devices connected to the internet by installing a crypto-miner named Dovecat. дальше »
2021-1-28 14:30 | |
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Apple iPhone Mail Exploit Uncovered, Millions of Devices are Vulnerable
Apple’s iPhone is often touted as having some of the safest operating systems out there, but lately, it has started seeing more and more issues with exploits and malware. However, new research by ZecOps uncovered a problem from within. дальше »
2020-4-25 04:10 | |
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Cybersecurity Firm ESET Manages to Disrupt Major Monero-Mining Botnet
The Monero-mining malware has infected over 35,000 computers since May 2019, with 90% of compromised devices located in Peru
дальше »2020-4-24 14:15 | |
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New Crypto-Stealing Malware Infected 80,000 Computers, Microsoft Says
Microsoft reveals that new crypto-stealing malware “Dexphot” already infected 80,000 devices earlier this year
дальше »2019-11-27 23:01 | |
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Researchers find Bitcoin sextortion malware also mines Monero
Analysts have reportedly discovered the source of the sextortion emails that’ve plagued the internet since last year — the ones that demand Bitcoin or else they’ll leak videos of you masturbating to kinky pornography. дальше »
2019-10-14 18:12 | |
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Research: $160 Malware Botnet Tries to Steal Crypto From 72,000 Devices
Crypto phishing scam MasterMana reaches 2,000 users weekly: research
дальше »2019-10-4 10:43 | |
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Newly Discovered Spyware Uses Telegram Bots to Steal Cryptocurrency from a Number of Wallets
Jupiter Threat Labs recently released a report about a newly discovered commercial spyware called “Masad Clipper and Stealer.” It uses Telegram bots as its command and control (C2) to phish information from Windows and Android users, along with the capability to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims, while dumping more malware on their devices. The report […] дальше »
2019-9-28 00:30 | |
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Mobile malware campaign targeting Uyghur Muslims impacted Tibetans too
The mobile malware campaign targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China was also directed at senior members of Tibetan groups, according to new research. The details — disclosed by University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab and TechCrunch — reveal that the targets were sent specifically tailored malicious web links over WhatsApp, which, when opened, exploited browser vulnerabilities on iOS and Android devices to install spyware, and surreptitiously stole private and sensitive information. дальше »
2019-9-25 11:36 | |
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2 malware-infected photo apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Google Play
Google has removed two malicious apps with a combined total of over 1. 5 million downloads after they were caught serving adware. The apps in question — Sun Pro Beauty Camera and Funny Sweet Beauty Selfie Camera — were also found to have “more advanced functionality than your average adware,” according to researchers at Wandera. дальше »
2019-9-23 09:00 | |
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Hardcore Wallet Security: 5 More Ways To Keep Hackers’ Paws Off Your Crypto
Hardware wallets are usually considered the safest way to store Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. These are dedicated devices that can sign transactions without exposing the underlying private key. дальше »
2019-9-22 19:26 | |
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Hardcore Wallet Security: 5 More Ways To Keep Hackers’s Paws Off Your Crypto
Hardware wallets are usually considered the safest way to store Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. These are dedicated devices that can sign transactions without exposing the underlying private key. дальше »
2019-9-21 19:26 | |
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Surveillance campaign targeting Uyghur Muslims affected not just iOS, but Android too
The malware campaign targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority in China’s autonomous region of Xinjiang may have been more extensive than previously thought. According to a new report published by Washington, DC-based cybersecurity firm Volexity, the community has been been at the receiving end of a large-scale surveillance operation via “strategically compromised websites” and mobile devices running not just iOS, but also Android. дальше »
2019-9-3 14:31 | |
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Google researchers reveal data-stealing, web-based iPhone exploit that was active for years
Researchers from Google have uncovered what appears to be a concentrated malware campaign targeting iPhones for at least two years. Thankfully, this may be over now, although they warn it’s possible there are others that are yet to be seen. дальше »
2019-8-30 10:02 | |
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Malware found in CamScanner’s document scanning Android app, which has over 100M downloads
Another day, another instance of Android malware found on the Google Play app store. Researchers from Kaspersky Lab said they found an app with 100 million downloads that housed a malicious module that then pushed ads or downloaded apps surreptitiously onto compromised Android devices. дальше »
2019-8-28 10:07 | |
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The Guns N’ Bitcoin Scorpion Case Holds Your Shooter and Your Satoshis
Digital assets have become very valuable over the last few years, spawning a string of devices that protect cryptocurrencies from malware and mishandling. Now there’s a company called Guns N’ Bitcoin that offers a durable case called the Scorpion that holds not only a hardware wallet, but also three types of full to compact pistols […] The post The Guns N’ Bitcoin Scorpion Case Holds Your Shooter and Your Satoshis appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-6-26 22:10 | |
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PreAMo Malware Poses a big Risk to Mobile Cryptocurrency Users
Cryptocurrency users who often rely on mobile devices are prone to various potential security incidents. One recent discovery shows how millions of Android users were at risk of having to deal with PreAMo malware. дальше »
2019-6-25 23:00 | |
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Hackers Planting Cryptocurrency Mining Malware on Android Smartphones
Hackers have found a way to exploit loopholes in open Android Debug Bridge (ADB) ports, a client-server program used in the development of Android applications, to mine blockchain-based digital assets. дальше »
2019-6-24 17:00 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Elon Musk and John McAfee cryptocurrency scams are back
It’s a new week, which means only one thing: it’s time for Hard Fork’s roundup of cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines from over the weekend. Let’s get to it. 1. Security researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a new type of cryptocurrency mining botnet. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:55 | |
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New XMRig Cryptojacking Malware Found by Trend Micro Is Attacking Devices Around the World
The cryptocurrency investors of the world are probably pretty happy to see the Coinhive crypto mining script offline, but that doesn’t mean that cryptojacking is over. In fact, recent research by Trend Micro indicates that there’s a new collection of malware that is going after users’ hardware, in an effort to mine cryptocurrency. According to […] дальше »
2019-6-5 02:11 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-1 00:54 | |
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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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Cybersecurity Firm Uncovers New Malware Targeting Android Devices
The new malware has a lot of tricks up its sleeve.
дальше »2019-3-29 00:55 | |
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Scam Emails and Clipboard Hijackers Proliferate to Pilfer Bitcoin
Receiving Bitcoin investment related emails could cause a Windows clipboard hijacker to be installed on your computer, researchers warn. The new malware spam campaign that aims to steal bitcoins from its victims is currently underway; it’s still unknown how many devices are affected. дальше »
2019-3-16 00:35 | |
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Grim Stories of Ethical, Privacy Abuses Emerge About Coinbase’s New Partners
When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:19 | |
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New USB-C protocol could save your devices from faulty chargers
To protect devices from damage through incompatible chargers and malware attacks, USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) – the organization that supports and promotes changes for USB standards – has introduced an authentication program for USB-C connections. дальше »
2019-1-3 10:16 | |
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Security Researchers Reveal Wallet Vulnerabilities On Stage at 35C3
In a demonstration titled “Wallet. fail,” a team of security researchers hacked into the Trezor One, Ledger Blue and Ledger Nano S. Unfortunately, it appears as if their findings were first put on display at the 35th Chaos Communication Congress (35C3) in Leipzig, Germany, rather than through accepted Responsible Disclosure practices, which would have allowed the manufacturers to patch the vulnerabilities and protect their customers from any potential attack. дальше »
2019-1-1 19:15 | |
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Crypto-mining malware saw 4,000% increase in 2018
One of the most common hacks to punctuate the 2018 cryptocurrency media was illicit crypto-mining, also known as crypto-jacking, a recent report shows just how widespread it is becoming. According to the latest report from cyber security firm McAfee Labs, 2018 saw a 4000-percent increase in instances of crypto-mining malware. дальше »
2018-12-20 15:06 | |
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415,000 routers worldwide hijacked to secretly mine cryptocurrency
Researchers have discovered over 415,000 routers across the globe have been infected with malware designed to steal their computing power and secretly mine cryptocurrency. The attack, which is still ongoing, affects MikroTik routers in particular. дальше »
2018-12-4 20:38 | |
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Google Play Store Hosted App Found Hacking Crypto Login Credentials
A video published Thursday by security researcher Lukas Stefanko exposed a malicious app hosted on the Google Play store that distributes malware onto unsuspecting user’s mobile devices. Harvesting Your Passwords The app, called Easy Rates Converter, markets itself as a currency conversion tool. дальше »
2018-11-4 03:00 | |
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Malware Posing as Flash Update Mines Monero [XMR]
Crypto mining has become very common these days for hackers to earn a handsome income while putting a person’s devices at risk. Slowing computers, rising electricity bills, and other issues are caused because a hacker has infiltrated a computer through a malicious link or software. дальше »
2018-10-13 16:19 | |
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Crypto Mining Malware Attacks Up 80% In Q2 This Year
Cases of crypto mining malware, software designed to illegally mine cryptocurrency, has nearly doubled in the second quarter, with evidence suggesting that a rising number of criminals could be creating malware specifically for targeting mobile devices. дальше »
2018-9-26 16:35 | |
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A Hero Rises: A Mysterious Botnet is On a Mission to Destroy Cryptojacking Malware
A mysterious new cryptocurrency botnet has been detected on the web which appears to be combating the rampant cryptocurrency malware epidemic plaguing the Internet. As previously reported by Unhashed, instances of illicit ‘cryptojacking’ malware capable of using victims’ CPU power to mine cryptocurrency have been detected in tens of millions of personal devices in recent… The post A Hero Rises: A Mysterious Botnet is On a Mission to Destroy Cryptojacking Malware appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-9-19 22:46 | |
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Crypto Wallet Protection App Wants to Secure Your Wallets Against Malware
Malware, a persistent thorn in the side of the internet’s wider community, has become an increasing concern for cryptocurrency users. A problem that comes in many forms, malicious software is leveraged by hackers to rob community members of their funds. дальше »
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
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4 Simple Guidelines to Remain Safe From Cryptojacking Attacks
Cryptojacking is a very serious threat which cannot be taken lightly. It seems a lot of devices continue to get infected with cryptocurrency mining malware these days. The following tips can help users protect their devices from such attacks and prevent the malware from causing any real damage. дальше »
2018-9-13 17:00 | |
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The crypto-jacking epidemic continues, 280K infected routers detected to date
The blockchain space has been under siege by a massive crypto-jacking campaign. It’s designed to surreptitiously steal your computer power to mine cryptocurrency – and it appears the attackers are showing no signs of slowing down. дальше »
2018-9-11 19:12 | |
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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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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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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 | |
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New Cybersecurity Report Notes Rising Cases of Cryptojacking Attacks on Linux Devices
A recent internet security report from an independent cybersecurity firm has highlighted the growing threat of crypto-mining malware. Its findings highlight that in the first quarter of 2018 almost all common Linux downloader malware variants recorded were designed to deliver a cryptocurrency miner on Linux devices. дальше »
2018-7-4 00:00 | |
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Crypto Mining Company Responds to Android Malware Outbreaks
A mining equipment company CEO has responded to issues raised by mining malware hacks infiltrating Amazon Fire software and Android devices saying that it is not representative of the industry. Talking to NewsBTC, he also said that more crypto mining companies are likely to get listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). дальше »
2018-6-14 17:00 | |
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Crypto Mining Malware Takes Over Amazon Fire Products
Mining malware is everywhere today as more and more IoT devices move into our houses and workplaces, now there is one variant that can turn a TV into a crypto mining rig. Even TV’s are Getting Sick Now It has been reported that instances of mining virus malware infection are up 4000% this year and. дальше »
2018-6-13 12:00 | |
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Rampant Kodi Malware? It’s Time to Either Put Up or Shut Up
Faced with a tsunami of pirated movies and TV shows being accessed at will through millions of piracy-enabled set-top boxes, entertainment industry groups have had to come up with a new anti-piracy strategy. дальше »
2018-6-11 10:08 | |
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