New cryptojacking worm found in malicious images on Docker
The cryptojacking worm, known as Graboid, uses host computers to mine for privacy coin Monero, while spreading itself on to other systems.
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Crypto mining malwares have a hot summer
McAfee Labs confirmed the rise in cryptojacking campaigns, indicating that cryptojacking malware had shot up by 29% in the first quarter of 2019.
Chinese internet café cryptojacking ring uncovered, 15 arrested
It appears one man may have organized a conspiracy involving thousands to cryptojack internet cafes in his province.
Mozilla launches Firefox 69 with default cryptojacking blocker
Firefox 69 will have cryptomining protection turned on by default, protecting Firefox users from third party mining attacks in the first instance.
Cryptojacking malware attacks surge by 29% in Q1 2019: report
McAfee Labs revealed that as the crypto market grew, so did attacks.
France shuts down Monero cryptojacking botnet
To spread the virus, the cybercriminals sent emails promising easy money or erotic pictures.
Capital One hack reveals massive cryptojacking scheme
Thompson is accused of not only hacking millions of people, but secretly mining on cloud services.
Cryptojacking code in Ruby libraries exposes over 3,500 people
Hackers used the RubyGems.org service to deliver malicious code to crypto developers.
Updated cryptojacking malware steals user data from 500,000 computers
Having infiltrated over 500,000 machines globally, the Smominru cryptojacking malware has now been updated to steal user data from its victims.
Trend Micro: New cryptojacking malware targets Android devices
Trend Micro warns that Android devices are being targeted by a sneaky new malware that will use their phones for mining.
Criminals using clone crypto trading site to spread trojans
Hackers have cloned the Cryptohopper website to fool users into giving up their password and stealing their crypto.
‘50,000 servers infected’ as cryptojacking hits new heights: study
A new script has reportedly infected as many as 50,000 servers worldwide, mining an obscure privacy-focused token without its hosts’ knowledge.