Tag: Malware

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Crypto Jacking Software Clipsa Has Been Mostly Unsuccessful

The cryptocurrency space is often subjected to fraud, malicious activity and crypto jacking, so it’s always refreshing when a hacker’s illicit attempts are thwarted...

Researchers Warn of New Malware Black Squid

Researchers are warning crypto enthusiasts about a new form of malware known as Black Squid. They say the malware is especially dangerous and takes...

Beapy Is the Latest Form of Crypto Malware

It’s April 2019, and it doesn’t look like crypto-based crime has any plans to take time off. Beapy: The Latest Form of Malware A new form...

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...

Malicious JavaScript Library Can Steal Funds from Bitcoin Users

Malicious code in any software can have major consequences. This concept also applies to code found in specific web pages. The popular Event-Stream JavaScript...

Four More Fake Crypto Wallets Removed From Google Play Store

Android users remain subject to numerous malware threats. Criminals continue to target cryptocurrency users at every possible opportunity. A new batch of fake crypto...

Trojans, Malware, and Sextortion Dominate Leading Trends in Bitcoin Cybercrime

Cybercriminals continue to devise and perfect new strategies to steal Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In 2018 alone, the activities of these online syndicates have...

Malicious Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Masks Itself as Windows Installation Files

Cryptocurrency mining does not benefit from the best of reputations. That is primarily due to the growing number of nefarious efforts involving this business model....

Swiss Cyber Security Agency Warns About Trojan Attacks Against Crypto Exchanges

Cryptocurrency exchanges play a key role in this growing industry. They offer convenient access for buying or selling different digital assets. These platforms are...

Bitcoin Mining Attack Causes University to Shut Down Network

St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia was forced to shut down their entire network due to a Bitcoin mining attack. The focus on cryptocurrency...

McAfee Experts Confirm Malicious Crypto Mining Will Become More Popular

There has been no shortage of cryptocurrency-related malware over the years. A new report by McAfee claims the worst has yet to come in...

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...