Category: Security & Ransomware
MikroTik Cryptojacking Threat Now Affects Over 415,000 Routers Worldwide
The number of threats against cryptocurrency users continues to increase. Cryptojacking has been a big problem which only grows worse. New statistics confirm over 415,000…
Bitcoin Trader Kidnapped and Tortured in South Africa
A Bitcoin trader in South Africa was kidnapped and tortured in order for criminals to steal his cryptocurrency. Bitcoin and its brethren exist in the…
Beware! Crypto Mining Software Can Be Used to Steal Corporate Secrets
Mining software is typically used for extracting cryptocurrency, but according to new data, it can also be used to steal corporate secrets. What Did You…
Funds-Stealing NEO Node ‘Exploit’ Discovered by Chinese Tech Giant
Every cryptocurrency project is only as strong as its network. Service nodes play a major role of importance in this regard. For NEO, a project…
Cryptocurrency Scam: AriseBank CEO Faces up to 120 Years in Prison
Jared Rice Sr., the CEO of AriseBank, faces up to 120 years in prison for running a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded investors of millions. One…
Two Bitcoin Addresses Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned two Bitcoin addresses used to funnel funds derived from ransomware to Iran. The ongoing sanctions by the United States…
Uphold Exchange Clients Fall Victim to Black Friday Phishing Attempt
Fraudsters thought that they could capitalize on Black Friday madness by deploying a phishing attack on clients of Uphold, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange. Ah, Black…
SatoshiLabs Warns About Fake Trezor One Wallets Being Sold Online
Hardware cryptocurrency wallets are becoming more popular. Consumers and corporations act to ensure they can store their holdings in a safe and secure manner. Trezor…
Twitter: Elon Musk Bitcoin Scam Due to Third-Party App
Twitter says that a third-party app is responsible for the ongoing Bitcoin scam using a fake Elon Musk account. Twitter is home to a lot…
