Research Suggests Russian-Based Hackers Behind Ryuk Ransomware’s $2.5 Million Gains

2019-1-14 16:17

Researchers argue that a recent spate of ransomware thought to have earned hackers $3.7 million in BTC came from Russian cybercriminals, not North Korean state-sponsored actors

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Ryuk ransomware earns hackers $3.7M in Bitcoin over 5 months

A squad of cybersecurity firms have tracked a ransomware threat spreading across the internet known as Ryuk, which has collected over 705 BTC in just five months, estimated to be worth the equivalent of $3.

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BTC/USD Price Analysis: Price Stall at $4,300 as The US OFAC “sanction” Bitcoin Addresses

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SamSam Ransomware hackers that pocketed millions in bitcoin indicted in Atlanta

Over the past few years, SamSam has wreaked havoc on victims spanning the entire globe. SamSam is a type of malware called ransomware that blocks users access to their own networks and computers until is a ransom is paid to the attacker.

2018-11-30 00:00
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Bitcoin Ransomware: The U.S. Indicts Iranians Over $6 Million Cryptocurrency Cyber-crimes

The U. S. Justice Department recently announced the indictment of two Iranians involved in a high-profile Bitcoin ransomware attack. Iranian Hackers Collect Bitcoin as Ransom According to a report by The Washington Post, the Justice Department of the United States on Wednesday (November 28) announced the indictment of two Iranian nationals involved in cryptocurrency ransomware attacks, […] The post Bitcoin Ransomware: The U.

2018-11-29 12:16	United States
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A First: U.S. Treasury Makes Bitcoin Addresses Focal Point in Sanctions

For the first time, the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has traced illicit bitcoin activity to the public addresses of two sanctioned individuals.

2018-11-29 21:41	Law & justice
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Make-A-Wish Website Infected With Cryptojacking Malware CoinImp Via Dupalgeddon 2 Vulnerability

Earlier this year, Forbes reported that crypto jacking is now the world’s most popular cyberthreat after displacing ransomware from the top spot. Apparently, the threat is now so prevalent that hackers are indiscriminate when it comes to their target.

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Malaysia’s Media Prima Affected By Ransomware As Hackers Demand $6.3 Million In Bitcoin (BTC)

As ransomware attacks are on the rise now, a new giant company has been attacked by them. A Malaysian media giant called Media Prima Bhd was attacked by a ransomware scam and now the attackers are asking for $6.

2018-11-14 10:51	News
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Family Business Cybersecurity Needs to be a Top Priority Due to Cryptojacking and Ransomware Threats

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India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Hacked to Promote Bitcoin Twitter Scams

Crypto scammers and hackers have no shame at all. They are so selfish and criminal that they do not even spare important services in order to make a quick buck. For instance, we have recently reported a new case of hackers using a ransomware on an East Coast water utility company to demand Bitcoin. The […]

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Hackers launch affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin (BTC) ransomware

Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin (BTC) from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site, reported TheNextWeb.

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Hackers launch cunning affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin ransomware

Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site.

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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017

North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges.

2018-10-20 00:22	Privacy & security
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Ransomware Overtakes Cryptojacking as Cybercriminals’ Favorite Weapon

Malwarebytes says ransomware attacks are the current favorite method of crypto hackers and cybercriminals. The cybersecurity outfit believes the continued decline in cryptocurrency prices, as well as the ease of detecting cryptojacking exploits, is the reason for the swing towards crypto-ransomware.

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Ethereum Ransomware Featured In NSA Codebreaker Challenge

Each year, the NSA runs a Codebreaker Challenge, a competition aimed at aspiring cryptographers and hackers. Details of the 2018 competition have been published, and there is a twist that may be of interest to blockchain enthusiasts.

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Hackers Using Software Vulnerability Stolen From the NSA to Illicitly Mine Crypto

In a 25-page report released Wednesday, the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) detailed the worrying rise of illicit cryptocurrency mining in 2018; specifically, how hackers are using a software vulnerability leaked from the NSA last year to do it.

2018-9-20 01:00
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Small Canadian Town Gives in to Ransomware Hackers, Sends Bitcoin

Ransomware is a malicious form of software that makes a device unusable until the victim pays the hacker a pre-defined ransom. In most cases, those inflicted with such threats find alternative methods to remove the ransomware, rather than give in to the demands of the bad actors.

2018-9-12 19:38	Cryptocurrency News
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Hackers Recycle old Ransomware for new Crypto Malware

Cybersecurity experts at Fortinet and Kaspersky have discovered new cryptocurrency malware that has been developed using updated versions of known ransomware according to September 5, 2018, reports. Cryptojacking Malware If you have been following blockchain media, you will be aware of the aggressive surge in cryptocurrency mining malware that allows hackers to implement code into a website that mines cryptocurrency...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%.

2018-9-10 19:00	XMR
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Mega’s Chrome Extension Hit by Hackers With Cryptocurrency-Stealing Malware

As cryptocurrencies are becoming mainstream, hackers are finding new ways to hack into user’s accounts and steal their digital coin holdings. From ransomware attacks to attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges, hackers have done it all.

2018-9-7 08:19	security
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The PGA Falls Victim To Bitcoin Ransomware Attack

While cryptocurrency prices have taken a tumble, with valuations falling by upwards of 70%, ransomware still seems to be a medium of attack for cryptocurrency-focused hackers. As per an article from Golfweek, the Professional Golfers Association, a group of the best golfers from around the globe, has fallen under a cyberattack.

2018-8-10 21:51	Ransomware
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PGA Falls Victim to Cryptocurrency Ransomware Attack

Cyber-criminals engaging in cryptocurrency ransomware have found another victim: the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA). Suspected hackers have hijacked the computer servers of the American PGA and demanded a ransom in Bitcoin.

2018-8-10 19:16	Cryptocurrency News
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Iranian Hackers Develop Ransomware to Secure Bitcoin Amidst Looming U.S. Sanctions

Iranian hackers are currently responsible for a series of ransomware attacks. These attacks tend to render a computer system unusable until a certain number of bitcoins are paid, As reported by the Wall Street Journal on August 7, 2018.

2018-8-9 11:26	sanctions
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Iranian Hackers using Ransomware to hoard Bitcoin

With its economy already in shambles and with harsh sanctions from the United States looming, Iran has been increasingly turning to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to make transactions. Of course hackers from the country are also in on this cryptocurrency gold rush.

2018-8-9 21:42	Ransomware
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Iran-Backed Hackers Boost Cryptojacking, Ransomware Capabilities, iDefense Report Says

Iran turns to ransomware and cryptocurrency mining malware amid geopolitical tension, with analysts suspecting that the state is backing some groups.

2018-8-8 18:47	News
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The Daily: Twitter Blocks Bots Mimicking Musk, Coinvault Hackers Sentenced

In Friday’s edition of The Daily, Twitter has taken measures against crypto scammers imitating the profile of Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and a Dutch court has sentenced the operators of the Coinvault ransomware.

2018-7-27 14:25	XRP
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The Jigsaw Ransomware Has Been Revived to Steal Bitcoin from Unsuspecting Users

The Jigsaw malware is back and it is ready to steal Bitcoin from consumers once again. Jigsaw is Back to Scare Bitcoin Users ZDNet recently reported that the “Jigsaw” ransomware has recently been revised by hackers to steal Bitcoin from unsuspecting users through a “simple-but-effective trick.

2018-7-21 02:49	security
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Indian Hospital Data Hit With Ransomware By Hackers; Bitcoin Demanded

Indian Hospital Data Encrypted by Hackers Who Demand Bitcoin Ransom One of India’s most prominent hospitals, which also happens to be located in the wealthiest city of Mumbai is the latest casualty of a ransomware attack.

2018-7-20 16:51	News
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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.

2018-7-18 23:18	Privacy & security
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Top 5 Threats Keeping Cybersecurity Professionals Up at Night

If you’d asked any cybersecurity professional around this time last year what the greatest threat to cybersecurity was, they’d have undoubtedly said ransomware. Now worth over a billion dollars a year (and rising), with attacks like WannaCry and Petya/NotPetya wreaking havoc, every expert worth their salt was planning ways to stay ahead of the hackers. […]

2018-7-14 05:00	Ransomware
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Crypto Clipboard Hijacker Malware is Tracking 2.3 Million Bitcoin Addresses

2. 3 Million BTC Addresses Monitored by Bitcoin Hackers Cybercriminals are trying to take several actions to acquire Bitcoin in an illegal way. During the last months we have seen how exchanges and other platforms have been hacked, for example, Bithumb or BitGrail.

2018-7-2 16:17	News
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