Tag: Malware
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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 library…
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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 apps…
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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 led…
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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. A…
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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 also…
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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…
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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 this…
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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…
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Thailand Expects Cryptocurrency-Related Crimes to Skyrocket
Thailand expects cryptocurrency-related crimes to skyrocket and that government agencies face hurdles in combating such crimes. Like many countries across the world, Thailand is working…
