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Cybercriminals Hide Crypto Mining Script Behind Kobe Bryant Wallpaper
Cybercriminals have been capitalizing on fans’ grief by hiding malicious coin mining scripts in Kobe Bryant desktop wallpaper
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UK's HMRC seeks to identify cybercriminals using 'blockchain-analysis tool'
The UK's tax, payments, and customs authority, HM Revenue and Customs [HMRC] is reportedly looking to invest in a "crypto-asset blockchain analysis tool" that could identify criminals indulging in theThe post UK's HMRC seeks to identify cybercriminals using 'blockchain-analysis tool' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-1-21 20:20 | |
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Hackers Demand $6 Million Bitcoin Ransom from Travelex
UK-based currency exchange site Travelex is the latest victim of suspected cybercriminals demanding Bitcoin (BTC) ransom. The BBC reports that the alleged hackers want $6 million in BTC in exchange for the decryption of the company’s hacked files. дальше »
2020-1-8 14:00 | |
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Why This Developer of the Controversial HEX Cryptocurrency – Accused of Scam – Left
The cryptocurrency market is has a wild west atmosphere, rife with hackers, cybercriminals, and scammers galore. The developer of a new altcoin project called HEX – accused of being a widespread scam – has now left the project and is sharing his thoughts about why he made the decision for a departure. дальше »
2019-12-20 21:00 | |
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Crypto-Demanding Cybercriminals Ramp Up Ransomware Threat With Data Exposure
Cybercrime is growing at an exponential rate, and showing zero signs of slowing down or stopping in the near future. As technology advances, so do the tactics used by these criminals, especially surrounding crypto. дальше »
2019-12-17 21:00 | |
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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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New cryptomining malware uses WAV audio files to conceal its tracks
A new campaign discovered by security researchers shows that cybercriminals are hiding malware inside WAV audio files. This technique of obfuscating malicious code in plain sight — a method called steganography — was uncovered by BlackBerry’s cybersecurity subsidiary Cylance. дальше »
2019-10-17 14:00 | |
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Microsoft rolls out Windows Tamper Protection for Windows antivirus to keep hackers at bay
Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of a new Tamper Protection feature for its Windows Defender Antivirus service. The security feature is essentially meant to thwart any attempts made by cybercriminals to break the real-time anti-malware defenses incorporated in Windows. дальше »
2019-10-15 13:24 | |
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Bitcoin Still the Preferred Cryptocurrency of Cybercriminals: Report
Bitcoin is still the preferred cryptocurrency among cybercriminals, according to this year’s Internet Organized Crime Threats Assessment from Europol. The post Bitcoin Still the Preferred Cryptocurrency of Cybercriminals: Report appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-10-12 17:54 | |
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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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Algorand’s Former Algo Capital CTO Takes Blame For Recent Hot Wallet Hack
Pablo Yabo, the last Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of the investment company Algo Capital has recently affirmed publicly that he takes responsibility for the major security breach that happened to a hot wallet controlled by him. дальше »
2019-10-8 00:56 | |
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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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Gorgon Group Unleashes MasterMana Botnet to Steal Crypto Assets from Wallets
A new Botnet, dubbed the MasterMana Botnet, is making waves with its sophisticated, cheap and straightforward design. The botnet was designed to steal personal information and cryptocurrency, using a phishing scheme to gain access to your systems. дальше »
2019-10-4 01:39 | |
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Google is integrating its password checkup feature into Chrome — here’s how to use it
At this point, it’s established that when you sign up for a service, you should always expect that at some point it will be breached. But that doesn’t mean you should give up on practicing basic security hygiene, because let’s face it: reused and shared passwords are still one of the major ways top ways cybercriminals take over online accounts. дальше »
2019-10-3 08:24 | |
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Trojan Virus Discovered That Steals Password Data from Crypto Wallets
Cybercriminals have launched a new malware conceived to steal data from crypto wallets. ThreatLabZ, a Zscaler team of security experts, has identified the malware as a RAT (Remote Access Trojan), which they named InnfiRAT. дальше »
2019-9-19 20:00 | |
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Fortnite Gamers Get Threatened By New Crypto-Stealing Ransomware, ‘Syrk’ via Hidden-Cry Program
Cybercriminals are always on the lookout for new victims and it looks like Fortnite players are their most recent choice. New ransomware called Syrk is currently targeting players and encrypting files if the ransom is not paid. дальше »
2019-8-27 23:42 | |
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La Porte County in Indiana Dishes Out $130,000 in Bitcoin Ransomware Attack
It's starting to seem like there’s no end to hack attacks on the horizon. All technology can be tweaked and manipulated to enable cybercriminals to carry out the illicit activity and what better way is there for them to receive their ransoms than to use untraceable, irrevocable cryptocurrency? 2019 has seen its fair share of […] дальше »
2019-7-14 18:48 | |
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Fears of AI-powered hacking are misplaced as criminals are doing fine without it
Artificial intelligence is captivating tech news audiences. Unfortunately, growing expectations for AI’s impact on legitimate business have spawned a distracting narrative about potential AI-powered cyberattacks. дальше »
2019-7-11 14:00 | |
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Cybercriminals Impersonate Facebook’s Libra and Calbra Wallet
A research report by Digital Shadows, a data security company has revealed that “cryptothieves” have launched over 100 phony websites to impersonate Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency and Calibra, Libra’s digital wallet, in a bid to defraud gullible and unsuspecting victims reports Independent on July 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-3 01:00 | |
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Florida Town Lake City Bites the Bitcoin Ransomware Dust; Pays $500,000 in BTC to Hackers
Since Bitcoin launched about a decade ago and eventually became popular, many cybercriminals have pitched their tents with the number one coin and other cryptocurrencies as the preferred way to receive ransoms for their various nefarious activities. дальше »
2019-6-27 19:16 | |
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FBI charges NiceHash founder over dangerous dark web malware (again)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is chasing hackers — including the founder of cryptocurrency mining marketplace NiceHash — over an alleged plot to create and distribute malware through major dark web forum Darkode. дальше »
2019-6-12 16:40 | |
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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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Did You Know The Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, Can Make You Rich? X-Men Bitcoin Scam Circulates
The Wolverine Can Make You Rich – Bitcoin Scam Security in the cryptosphere is really serious business with pretty much any kind of crypto project bending over backward to ensure the security of not just funds belonging to their customers but also privacy regarding their users’ personal information. For many years, cybercriminals have devised many […] дальше »
2019-6-10 20:58 | |
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Hackers hid malware in a fake trading app to steal your cryptocurrency
Security researchers have uncovered a knock-off cryptocurrency trading website designed to steal the funds of unwitting victims. Cybercriminals have created a website that imitates the Cryptohopper cryptocurrency trading platform to distribute malware that could steal personal information, hijack your clipboard, and crypto-jack your system, Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:16 | |
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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. дальше »
2019-6-3 19:10 | |
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Minimize Potential Cyber Hack Damage With These 11 Good Data Habits
Cybercriminals and hackers are more aggressive than ever these days. With advanced technology, breaches are increasingly common, which puts companies and their customers at risk of fraud and identity theft. дальше »
2019-5-24 12:00 | |
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Whole Foods and These Other Major Retailers Are Now Accepting Bitcoin
Despite the rapid emergence of Nakomoto’s vision sparking bitcoin’s worldwide popularity, everyday use by consumers has been slow to take hold. Much of this is attributed to merchant reticence amid crypto’s volatility and popularity among cybercriminals. дальше »
2019-5-14 10:00 | |
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Criminals Raise the Stakes in Crypto Mining Malware Using Confluence Exploit Per Trend Micro Find
Cybercriminals are getting bolder and smarter all the time and it is hard to keep up with them, as they keep finding new exploits in several pieces of software. Now, it was recently discovered by the security intelligence company Trend Micro that the Confluence software, created by Atlassian, was used to spread crypto mining malware. […] дальше »
2019-5-8 02:30 | |
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What’s behind the curious serenading of cybercriminals in Nigerian hip-hop?
Singers use artistic conventions to construct marketable music personas. However, that’s not the full picture. In the US, for example, most American hip-hop and rap songs are also a reflection of the artistes’ living experiences and social communities. дальше »
2019-4-29 17:14 | |
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Our smartphone addiction isn’t just bad for our mental health, it’s a security risk
We’ve all had the “smartphone conversation. ” The one about our unhealthy obsession and inability to put phones down. This fear is legitimized by research, showing that we spend approximately one third of our waking hours on our mobile devices – just over five hours per day. дальше »
2019-4-28 17:00 | |
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Cybercriminals Convicted of Using Crypto Malware on 400,000 Computers, Millions Lost in Theft
On April 11, 2019, a federal jury convicted Bogdan Nicolescu and Radu Miclaus of Romania on 21 counts pertaining to a scheme to infect computers using malware technology. The malware was used to steal sensitive information relating to the victims’ credit card and other personal information. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:38 | |
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5 Crypto Phishing Scams to Be Aware Of
Crypto phishing scams are becoming one of the most profitable methods for cybercriminals to steal your cryptocurrency. Phishing for Crypto Cybercrime exists because it’s profitable. You might think the efforts of malicious actors are petty or trivial when you delete obvious scam emails from your inbox, but every so often, one of them works — and it makes money for the bad guys. дальше »
2019-4-6 14:00 | |
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Bithumb Hacked Again? – Hackers Reportedly Steal $15 Million in EOS
Bithumb temporarily suspended deposit and withdrawal services on its platform. The South Korean cryptocurrency exchange appears to be the latest victim of another hack with $15 million worth of EOS allegedly stolen by cybercriminals. дальше »
2019-3-30 12:30 | |
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New AT&T Cybersecurity Crypto Malware Report: “Making it Rain, Bitcoin Mining Cloud Attacks”
There have been several hackers that stole users’ spare computing power to mine virtual currencies. Other attackers targeted large websites and injected crypto mining software to steal users’ computing power when they were visiting the site. дальше »
2019-3-20 20:01 | |
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The Rise of Cryptojacking: Prevent it, Detect it and Recover from the Malware
As cryptocurrencies grew in acceptance as well as value and cryptocurrency mining became a lucrative business, cryptojacking has become the latest jackpot for cybercriminals. Thousands of websites globally that are operated by government agencies and the most recognized organizations are compromised by malicious con artists who harvest their victims’ CPU power for covert mining operations. дальше »
2019-3-16 12:00 | |
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UN Security Council reveals that North Korea lumped over $600 million in Cryptocurrency through cyber theft
Recent reports bear claims that North Korea’s capital city Pyongyang has attained an estimated $670 million in fiat foreign currencies as well as cryptocurrencies. As reported by Asian media outlet Nikkei, this is being carried out with the aid of cybercriminals who have been dependent on the blockchain technology in order to remain untraced. дальше »
2019-3-9 07:11 | |
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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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Report Claims That “Sextortionists” Absconded With Over $300,000 in Crypto in 2018
Most cyberattacks in the crypto space involve hackers finding a way around the security of crypto exchange platforms and gaining access to users’ funds. Last year saw the entry of a new breed of cyber extortionists that seems to be gaining ground, so much so that they were able to steal over $300,000 in bitcoin (BTC) tokens in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-1 18:10 | |
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IBM Data Says Cybercriminals Are Replacing Ransomware and Malware Attacks For Cryptojacking
Hackers are always trying to find the most profitable ways to steal money from people online. Because of this, their attacks evolve together with the technology. If hackers used to send emails with simple viruses attached to them before, now they are using a lot more methods, including using other people’s computers to mine crypto. […] дальше »
2019-2-28 05:19 | |
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Cybercriminals Ditch Ransomware and Malware-Based Attacks for Cryptojacking: IBM Study
Increased security measures and awareness are driving cybercriminals to change their techniques in search of a better return on investment, ditching ransomware and malware-based attacks for cryptojacking attacks, according to a new study by IBM. дальше »
2019-2-28 20:03 | |
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Extortionists Made $332,000 in Bitcoin Threatening to Leak Porn History
Cybercriminals have continued to be a menace all over the world. And while their victims keep finding better ways to protect themselves, the criminals invent a new way to breach the security protocols. дальше »
2019-2-23 00:57 | |
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