2023-11-21 15:51 |
Loopring's official Twitter account has been compromised by phishing attackers who are redirecting users to a scam site using a fake airdrop as bait. The post Warning: Loopring (LRC) X Account Compromised by Phishing Attackers appeared first on BeInCrypto. origin »
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Recent revelations pinpoint a grave vulnerability in the Libbitcoin Explorer crypto wallet tool. Funds generated through this software might be at risk or, in some cases, already compromised by attackers.
2023-8-11 12:00 | |
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Attackers are exploiting poorly configured cloud accounts to mine crypto, Google warned users in a recent report. Cryptocurrency mining is a computationally intensive activity. And Google Cloud customers can access it at a cost.
2021-11-28 21:00 | |
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A new security report by Microsoft says nation-state hacker group Bismuth is now deploying cryptocurrency-mining malware alongside its regular cyber-espionage toolkits. According to the report, the deployment by Bismuth of Monero coin miners in recent campaigns has provided another way for the attackers to monetize compromised networks.
2020-12-2 18:00 | |
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A new security report by Microsoft says nation-state hacker group Bismuth is now deploying cryptocurrency-mining malware alongside its regular cyber-espionage toolkits. According to the report, the deployment by Bismuth of Monero coin miners in recent campaigns has provided another way for the attackers to monetize compromised networks.
2020-12-1 18:00 | |
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The attackers who compromised Twitter in a massive breach last week might have accessed direct messages from up to 36 accounts, including CoinDesk's.
2020-7-23 05:59 | |
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Over the years, breaching attacks in the cryptocurrency industry has made headlines. Even established platforms had their security compromised at the hands of malicious attackers. But with the rising The post Monero's ex-lead maintainer asserts Trezor prone to 'glitching attacks' appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-2-3 02:00 | |
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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.
2019-11-21 17:15 | |
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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.
2019-10-18 17:24 | |
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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.
2019-10-7 18:09 | |
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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.
2019-8-30 15:28 | |
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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 | |
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EOS has become well-known for freezing compromised user accounts, a practice that prevents attackers from making off with funds. However, the procedure hit a snag on Friday when an EOS block producer didn’t keep up with the latest update, causing one account holder to lose $9 million.
2019-2-26 20:03 | |
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A failed attempt to illicitly gain Bitcoin ultimately netted attackers just $70 when they compromised Cricket South Africa’s Twitter account
2019-1-14 10:47 | |
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Quora announced today that its Q&A platform was breached by hackers on November 30, and that approximately 100 million users’ data was compromised. The attackers are believed to have accessed the following information: Account information, e.
2018-12-4 07:49 | |
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According to a report from internet security firm ESET on November 6, bad actors compromised Ireland-based web analytics site StatCounter, in an attempt to steal bitcoin from the customers of a crypto exchange Gate.
2018-11-8 18:48 | |
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The spate of crypto-jacking plaguing the internet shows no sign of slowing down. After infesting hundreds of thousands of routers in Brasil with cryptocurrency mining malware, reports indicate hackers have compromized a further 30,000 routers across India.
2018-10-6 19:44 | |
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Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these system to work, it comes with a significant downside: privacy is often quite limited.
2018-9-25 19:47 | |
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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.
2018-9-11 19:12 | |
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The official Chrome extension for the file sharing service known as MEGA.nz has been compromised with a malicious code that allowed attackers to extract usernames, passwords, and cryptocurrency private keys.
2018-9-5 15:32 | |
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Until just a few days ago, the interface of the betting market Augur was compromised in a way that could have allowed attackers to replace every bit of information on the platform—and users would not have been able to tell the difference.
2018-8-9 06:35 | |
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The Bitcoin whitepaper The attackers infiltrated the community and compromised bitcoin to alter the cryptocurrency’s original purpose. They changed bitcoin from a threatening, extremely efficient, peer-to-peer cash system, into a less frightening, slower and more cumbersome cryptocurrency.
2018-7-29 05:55 | |
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Also Read: Poor Communication Undermines the Bitcoin Ecosystem The Infiltration and Subversion of Bitcoin It is true the technology that allows bitcoin to function—the blockchain—is antifragile and resilient, but it still has an Achilles tendon.
2018-7-29 03:02 | |
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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 | |
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Shockwaves across crypto markets today as Binance hot wallets are compromised and attackers make off with 7000 BTC
2018-7-4 07:24 | |
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A crypto whale who lost $24 million worth of liquid staked Ethereum via a phishing scam last year is receiving the money back. Blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer reported that the attacker had returned more than $10 million of the stolen funds as of July 15.
Scammers stole $675K and seven NFTs in two phishing attacks. PeckShield, a blockchain security firm, advises users to revoke unlimited USDT spending permission. The post Phishing Attacks Continue to Rise as Scammers Steal $675,000 Through USDT Approval Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Malicious players exploit Multichain hack, spreading phishing links on Twitter while Circle and Tether freeze part of stolen funds. The post Multichain Hack: Malicious Players Seek Profit as Circle and Tether Freeze Stolen Funds appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Mira Murati’s Twitter feed featured what appeared to be a new crypto token from the artificial intelligence firm. The since-deleted tweet touted OPENAI, “a groundbreaking token driven by artificial intelligence-based language models.
MetaMask is asking its users to show caution after a hacker targeted the mail service provider for Namecheap. The post MetaMask Cautions Vigilance After Latest Phishing Scam appeared first on BeInCrypto.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has seized digital assets and luxury goods worth $260,000 from Chase Senecal. The post FBI Seized $260,000 in Crypto Assets Aided by ZachXBT Research appeared first on BeInCrypto.