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Monero attackers used Linux, Windows binaries to steal currency: Report
On 19 November, a Reddit user warned the Monero community about CLI binaries being compromised. Soon after it was brought to light, the issue escalated and the official Monero website acknowledged havThe post Monero attackers used Linux, Windows binaries to steal currency: Report appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-11-21 17:15 | |
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Supply chains show their weaknesses following Avast and NordVPN attacks
Antivirus solution provider Avast and VPN service NordVPN both disclosed data breaches caused by exposed credentials that granted attackers remote access to internal systems. The twin developments come as supply chain attacks — compromising a third-party vendor with a connection to the true target — targeting security-related apps are becoming a common vector to install malware. дальше »
2019-10-22 16:20 | |
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Researchers find fake WordPress plugins that secretly mine cryptocurrency
Researchers have discovered several malicious WordPress plugins that are being used to surreptitiously mine cryptocurrency by running Linux binary code. According to the researchers at website security company Sucuri, the plugins are also being used to maintain access to compromised servers. дальше »
2019-10-18 17:24 | |
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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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Cybercriminals are targeting healthcare companies with phishing campaigns to steal sensitive data
Healthcare providers are facing an unprecedented level of social engineering-driven malware threats, according to new research. The findings — disclosed by California-based enterprise security solutions provider Proofpoint US — discovered at least 77 percent of email attacks on the medical sector during the first three months of 2019 involved the use of malicious links. дальше »
2019-10-9 19:00 | |
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Hacking victim who paid Bitcoin ransom goes on to hack the hackers
A ransomware victim that paid Bitcoin to unlock his files has enacted sweet vengeance on his attackers, by hacking them right back. As part of his retaliation, Germancement on the BleepingComputer forum yesterday morning, but urged readers to understand that he’s “not the bad guy here. дальше »
2019-10-8 17:46 | |
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US hospitals opt for paying hackers to survive Ryuk ransomware attack
Cybercriminals are targeting hospitals across the globe with ransomware. Some of the hospitals are giving in to the attackers’ demands and paying the requested ransom, likely in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-10-7 18:09 | |
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CHEAP: Friend — you deserve $300 off the 1TB Samsung Galaxy S10+
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The days of phones getting smaller and smaller are over. I mean, who really wants a device that they might actually lose in, say, a shoe? Not me, for one. дальше »
2019-10-6 15:01 | |
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WhatsApp bug allowed hackers to steal files and messages by sending GIFs
You better update WhatsApp right now. A researcher has discovered a nasty vulnerability in the Facebook-owned privacy-oriented messenger that made it possible to for attackers to gain access to your files and messages up an exploit vector that attackers can abuse to obtain access to your device. дальше »
2019-10-2 16:08 | |
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Adware campaign exploits Chrome and Safari bugs to serve over 1B malicious ads
Threat actors have exploited “obscure” bugs in WebKit and Chrome browsers to serve over 1 billion malicious ads in less than two months, a new research has found. The attackers targeted iOS and macOS users with zero-day vulnerabilities in Chrome and Safari browsers that bypassed built-in security protections to show potential victims intrusive pop-up ads, and redirect users to malicious sites. дальше »
2019-10-2 09:16 | |
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Уязвимость в сети ZCash могла привести к утечке IP-адресов пользователей
В протоколе приватной криптовалюты ZCash обнаружена уязвимость, которая позволяет раскрыть IP-адреса пользователей. Ошибку нашел Джонатан Лето — один из разработчиков криптовалюты Komodo, которая использует кодовую базу ZCash. дальше »
2019-9-30 17:21 | |
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Serious Bitcoin Lightning Network Security Vulnerability Has Finally Been Fixed
On August 30, software programmer Rusty Russell announced that he had found a major security vulnerability in various lightning projects that could have allowed attackers to strip users off their money. дальше »
2019-9-28 17:03 | |
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Meet Panda, an illicit cryptocurrency mining crew terrorizing organizations worldwide
Cybersecurity researchers have profiled a hacking crew named “Panda” believed to have amassed roughly $90,000 worth of cryptocurrency via remote access tools (RATs) and illicit mining malware. The Cisco Talos Intelligence Group noted that while Panda isn’t exactly sophisticated, it has persisted as one of the internet’s most active attackers in recent years. дальше »
2019-9-18 15:12 | |
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New Linux malware mines crypto after installing backdoor with secret master password
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new strain of Linux malware that not only mines cryptocurrency illicitly, but provides the attackers with universal access to an infected system via a “secret master password. дальше »
2019-9-16 17:42 | |
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Attackers actively exploiting ‘Simjacker’ flaw to steal device data and spy on individuals
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a critical vulnerability in SIM cards that could allow remote attackers to compromise targeted mobile phones and spy on victims without their knowledge just by sending an SMS. дальше »
2019-9-13 13:37 | |
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Crypto Wallet Keys Could Be Stolen Due To Weak Intel Chips
Cryptography is all about security. The notion of having a public and private crypto wallet key and multiple hashes adds to those layers of security but at the bottom of it all is a computer processing all of the data. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:00 | |
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Greedy Hackers Get ZERO from U.S. City after Moronic $5.3 Million Bitcoin Ransom Demand
When ransomware attackers targeted the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, two months ago demanding $5. 3 million in Bitcoin, they must have felt very confident when turning down a counter-offer of $400,000 that the city presented. дальше »
2019-9-8 12:57 | |
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Nasty Glupteba malware uses Bitcoin blockchain to keep itself alive
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new strain of the nefarious Glupteba malware that uses the Bitcoin blockchain to ensure it remains dangerous. TrendMicro’s latest blog details the previously undocumented variant which is capable of invading systems to mine Monero cryptocurrency and steal sensitive browser data like passwords and cookies. дальше »
2019-9-4 17:09 | |
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Ransomware gang breach data backup software used by hundreds of US dental offices
Hundreds of dental offices across the US have been crippled by a ransomware attack targeting a remote data backup service offered by a third-party. PerCSoft and Digital Dental Record (DDR) — the two Wisconsin-based software companies — provide a solution called DDS Safe that delivers triple-layer protection by backing up sensitive medical records to the cloud, an offline workstation, and an in-office hard disk drive. дальше »
2019-8-30 15:28 | |
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Hackers behind Texas ransomware attacks want $2.5 million
The threat actor behind the coordinated ransomware attack against multiple Texas local governments may have gained access to its computer systems via a third-party software provider. According to NPR, which first reported the development, the attackers want a collective ransom of $2. дальше »
2019-8-23 15:22 | |
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PSA: Update your Windows machine now to fix 29 Critical security vulnerabilities
Microsoft has patched four serious vulnerabilities that could allow a malicious actor to remotely take control of Windows computers. The four remote code execution flaws — addressed as part of the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates — affect all in-support versions of Windows and concern the Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) component, enabling attackers to take over a computer and then propagate malware to other computers without any user intervention. дальше »
2019-8-14 14:35 | |
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Large Scale Dusting Attack On Litecoin (LTC) Users: Binance
A large scale dusting attack has been suffered by Litecoin users, reported Binance on August 10. A dusting attack is a new kind of malicious activity where scammers and hackers try and break the privacy of the cryptocurrency users by sending tiny amounts of coins to their personal wallets. Attackers track down the transaction activity […] дальше »
2019-8-10 20:23 | |
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Coinbase being targeted by ‘unique attack’ highlights how serious attackers are about the cryptospace, claims CISO Martin
Philip Martin, Chief Information Security Officer at Coinbase, recently spoke about a hack which the exchange successfully managed to evade. According to Coinbase, the highly sophisticated attack began on 30 May, when a dozen Coinbase employees received an email for a certain Gregory Harris, who was supposedly a Research Grants Administrator at Cambridge University. дальше »
2019-8-11 13:00 | |
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Researchers break iPhone’s FaceID by putting modified glasses on unconscious people
Security researchers have cracked Apple’s FaceID biometric system yet again. But there’s an unusual caveat to this trick: to successfully unlock an iPhone, the attackers first need to make sure the victim is out cold. дальше »
2019-8-9 12:43 | |
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Binance Hackers Used Crypto Coin Mixing Service Chipmixer To Launder At Least 4,836 BTC
As you may know, Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, was recently hacked and it lost over 7,000 BTC. Now, the criminals were reported to have laundered at least 4,836 BTC of the stolen tokens on a crypto mixer called Chipmixer. дальше »
2019-8-9 00:32 | |
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WhatsApp’s chat manipulation exploit remains unresolved even after a year (Updated)
Vulnerabilities uncovered in WhatsApp — the messaging app used by about 1. 5 billion users across the world — can allow bad actors to exploit the platform to manipulate or spoof chat messages. The flaws would make it possible to “intercept and manipulate messages sent in both private and group conversations, giving attackers the power to create and spread misinformation from what appear to be trusted sources,” the researchers noted. дальше »
2019-8-8 14:01 | |
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Binance Rebukes 'KYC Leak FUD' as Controversy Roils Bitcoin Giant
Binance is currently running interference against what it views as a “fear, uncertainty, and doubt” campaign against the Bitcoin exchange giant. The objective of its perceived attackers seems to be making Binance users believe that their know-your-customer or private information is not private at all. дальше »
2019-8-8 17:41 | |
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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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Opportunistic hackers delete files from Iomega network drives, demand Bitcoin ransom
Nefarious hackers are wiping files on publicly accessible storage devices and leaving just a Bitcoin ransom note behind. According to users on the BleepingComputer forums, files on their Lenovo Iomega NAS (network attached storage) devices are allegedly being deleted or hidden. дальше »
2019-7-30 12:04 | |
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Bitcoin ransomware attacks on the rise
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. дальше »
2019-7-28 10:00 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:19 | |
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Android vulnerability lets hackers hijack your phone with malicious videos
If you use a phone running any version of Android between 7. 0 and 9. 0 (Nougat, Oreo, or Pie), you ought to immediately install the latest security update – or risk getting your handset hijacked by devious video malware. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:07 | |
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Ransomware Thugs Extort Indiana County for Over $130,000 in Bitcoin
Days after the U. S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution opposing the payment of ransoms by cities following a ransomware attack La Porte County’s government has done the opposite after its files were encrypted. дальше »
2019-7-13 12:55 | |
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Japanese Crypto Scene Slammed by Hack: $32M in XRP, Bitcoin, Others Sniped
Japanese Crypto Scene Sees Another Hack… Youch. A Japanese crypto asset exchange, Bitpoint, has just been subject to a large hack, during which attackers managed to steal over $30 million worth of Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum,. дальше »
2019-7-13 20:00 | |
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XMR Surges 9% Despite Disclosure of Brutal, Patched Monero Bug
Developers Unveil Massive Monero Bug Revealed on July 3rd by developers on HackerOne, Monero (XMR) was recently subject to a number of security vulnerabilities. One bug in question would have given attackers the ability to. дальше »
2019-7-6 18:27 | |
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Hackers Look to Take Advantage of Tesco Supermarket’s Twitter Accounts With a Bill Gates Bitcoin Scam
Hackers were able to control Tesco’s Twitter account on June 24 and urged followers to send Bitcoin to a wallet address. The hackers promised users that they were going to receive back twice the funds they send. дальше »
2019-6-26 00:22 | |
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Bitcoin’s Growing Price Attracts Scammers To The Market Once Again
Bitcoin (BTC) has been growing over the last few months, and the digital currency is currently attracting new investors to the space. However, those entering the market do not have just good intentions for the crypto world, indeed scammers and attackers are on the rise once again. Scammers Enter The Market Once Again There are […] дальше »
2019-6-22 18:30 | |
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Riviera Beach To Pay $600,000 In Bitcoin As Ransom After A City-wide Network Attack
Cyber attackers successfully launched an attack on a small city in Florida, Riviera Beach. Reports show that the city is paying the ransom demanded by these cyber attackers. It is uncertain at this point that the cyber attackers will honor their words and return control back to the city. дальше »
2019-6-22 07:59 | |
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Russians (not North Koreans) thought to be behind $530M Coincheck hack
The $530 million hack that blighted Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck in January 2018 may have been carried out by Russian hackers. A virus thought to be used in the hack has been found on employee computers and is linked to Russian hacker groups, the Asahi Shimbun reports. дальше »
2019-6-17 17:22 | |
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Sidechains vs Plasma vs Sharding
Special thanks to Jinglan Wang for review and feedback One question that often comes up is: how exactly is sharding different from sidechains or Plasma? All three architectures seem to involve a hub-and-spoke architecture with a central “main chain” that serves as the consensus backbone of the system, and a set of “child” chains containing actual user-level transactions. дальше »
2019-6-14 04:03 | |
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Trend Micro: Cybercriminals Use Obfuscation Trick to Install Crypto Mining Malware
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has confirmed that attackers have been exploiting a vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic server to install XMR mining malware
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Hackers reportedly stole nearly $10M worth of Ripple (XRP) in GateHub hack
Another day, another cryptocurrency heist. Hackers have breached over 100 Ripple (XRP) Ledger wallets managed by service provider GateHub. If that wasn’t bad enough, additional reports suggest the attackers have siphoned off more than $10 million worth of XRP. дальше »
2019-6-7 13:11 | |
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