Cryptocurrency News
The cryptocurrency industry often has a bad reputation for a wide variety of reasons. A recent hacking of supercomputers to mine crypto assets won’t help change that narrative in the slightest. Several cryptocurrencies on the market can still be mined by regular computer hardware. Mining Crypto With Hacked Supercomputers More […]
It appears that there are a fair few of malicious Chrome extensions out there. Albeit Google removed two of them, a new fake offering claiming to be a Ledger product has shown up. Ledger is one of the most popular hardware wallet manufacturers in the world. Another Fake Chrome Extension […]
The appeal of cryptocurrency trading should never be underestimated. A lot of people are looking for ways to make money, thus the overall interest in trading applications continues to rise. One particular application developed for Macintosh users may not be what it seems. This application is primarily designed to steal […]
It has been a while since Monero malware made headlines. Recent research by Avast shows this industry is far from dead. The Retadup worm is currently infecting thousands of windows machines in Latin America. Once a device is infected, the malware will begin mining the Monero cryptocurrency and attempt to […]
Tourists love to travel to new countries and regions which intrigue them. To many people, China is one such region. Although it is not the most hospitable place for foreigners, many people travel to this country regardless. The new countermeasure enforced by Chinese border guards may force that situation to […]
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. This particular strain is nefarious for many different reasons, as it has the ability to bypass […]
Our society lives in an era where hacking attacks are almost a part of daily life. It seems even the world’s biggest governments don’t shy away from exploring options in this regard. Power grids in both the US and Russia are being targeted once again. A very worrisome incident, albeit […]
None of the technology firms in existence today wants to be associated with nefarious activity. In the real world, however, it is not as easy to avoid such situations. For ASUS, its update mechanism has fallen victim to more abuse by criminals. Through this service, hackers were able to install […]
There has never been a shortage of malware or other tools which try to harm computer users. A new type of malicious software has researchers somewhat concerned. As has become the norm, the tool mainly targets Windows users. Its purposes include mining cryptocurrency, stealing data, and lurking in the shadows […]
Criminals have shown a keen interest in cryptocurrency over the past few years. Tackling this industry is done through many different ventures, all of which tend to be quite prominent in their own way. The distribution of malware now takes another turn for the worse, as Fortnite players have been […]
You already knew this, but let me throw another coal on the fire. Cybercrime is rampant, widespread, indiscriminate, and worst of all–on the rise. That’s not just speculation but confirmed in the McAfee Labs Threat report released yesterday. Not only is cryptojacking spreading like wildfire despite some reports seeing a […]
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. #4 Use a […]
Plenty of things can happen in a minute. And when it comes to your security online, those 60 seconds are enough to send your business into a tailspin. As companies around the world look to increase their online presence and create more touchpoints with their customers, the attack surface grows […]
Malware targeting Bitcoin ATMs has reportedly been found online for sale on underground dark web sites that sell various illegal goods and services. The malware does not come cheap, as it is being sold for $25,000. The seller has reportedly received over 100 customer reviews, which indicates that the expensive […]
Cryptocurrency malware is a thriving business among online criminals. Hundreds of threats still exist, and this trend will not be slowing down anytime soon. Even so, it seems the era of cryptocurrency mining malware is nearing an end, primarily due to low cryptocurrency prices. The Future of Cryptocurrency Malware Over […]
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 […]
Developers of malicious software have shown a great aptitude for cryptocurrency integration. This has become painfully obvious due to the recent malware and ransomware trend. In this day and age, most criminals are interested in cryptojacking, which still remains a very profitable venture. A new McAfee security report shows how […]
Cryptojacking is on the rise. In fact, it’s now one of the fastest-growing types of cybercrime. And here’s the real kicker: you don’t have to be involved in cryptocurrency to become a victim. In fact, just about as idyllic as Satoshi’s white paper, cryptojacking is completely blind to status, wealth, […]