Romanian cryptojackers sentenced to 20 years in prison
Two developers of cryptojacking malware from Romania have been sentenced to two decades in prison each. They infected over 400,000 computers and over $4M.
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New MacOS malware crypto platform traced to North Korea
The malware is disguised as a cryptocurrency arbitrage platform to infiltrate the MacOS systems of unsuspecting victims, according to security researchers.
Dexphot virus uncovered by Microsoft, affected over 80,000 devices
Dexphot is special in that it quietly keeps itself alive by reinfecting machines on a regular basis.
Monero malware hunting out vulnerable Docker instances
Docker instances with exposed API endpoints risk getting turned into Monero mining devices.
Compromised Monero software steals coins from users
An XMR Core Development Team member alerted Reddit readers that the binaries of the command-line interface (CLI) wallet users were downloading were briefly altered.
Malicious WordPress plugin can secretly mine crypto
In their efforts to find new ways to attack their victims, attackers are now hiding cryptojacking malware in a WordPress plugin.
This week in tech: Crypto malware evolves, CBDCs receive boost and more adoption
In an intriguing week, malware evolved, China, Wales and Canada explored CBDCs and blockchain finally hit Broadway, and no, it wasn’t for the ‘Satoshi Musical.’
Malicious code hiding in WAV audio can mine crypto
The latest campaign involves hiding malware in WAV audio files which can mine crypto and give access to the victim’s computer.
Ransomware victims get revenge, release attack of their own
After falling victim to ransomware, some users are finding a great way to get their revenge.
New malware uses Telegram app to replace crypto addresses
Known as Masad Stealer, the malware receives commands from a Telegram bot. It replaces crypto addresses and steals sensitive data from its hosts.
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.
‘Panda’ hackers use RATs, malware to amass cryptocurrency
The group is thought to have built up an arsenal of $90,000 worth of cryptocurrency, gained from the use of undetected mining malware and so-called remote access tools (RATs).