Tag: Cryptojacking
Government Websites in India Hacked for Crypto Mining
Hackers have targeted government websites in India with malware in order to conduct illicit cryptocurrency mining. The government of India has a contentious relationship with…
Cryptojacking PSA: Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Now Affects Over 280,000 Routers Worldwide
Criminals are exploring new methods of obtaining cryptocurrency. As ransomware seemingly becomes less popular, new trends will emerge. Cryptojacking has become increasingly popular in this…
New Malware Combines Cryptojacking, Cryptomining with Known Ransomware
Ransomware has been a big problem over the past few years. Criminals are now actively revisiting this malware family to focus on cryptomining and cryptojacking.…
Hot Enough to Fry an Egg: CoinHive Cryptojacking Malware Edition
The number of internet-connected devices around the world continues to expand exponentially. Any and all of these machines are susceptible to hacking and malware. One…
As Economy Sputters, Hackers in Iran Ramp up Ransomware Attacks
Hackers in Iran, potentially government-backed, are turning to ransomware and Bitcoin as the country’s economy falters due to sanctions. Ransomware is a scourge that affects…
Cryptojacking Alert! 170k Mikrotik Routers Infected with Coinhive Malware
Criminals continue to target consumer devices to cause all kinds of havoc. Any internet-connected machine is prone to being targeted by malware or other malicious…
Rakhni Malware Installs Either Ransomware or a Cryptojacker
Cryptocurrency-themed malware comes in many different shapes and forms. Ranging from ransomware to mining malware and cryptojackers, the number of threats is rising. A newly…
Linux Users Face a Growing Number of Cryptojacking Threats
Cryptocurrency malware is one of the most popular trends among cybercriminals. Most of these tools target Windows users because it is the leading operating system…
