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.
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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).
Linux malware masks illicit crypto mining with fake network traffic
Known as Skidmap, the malware is not only harder to detect, it also gives the attackers unfiltered access to the affected system.
As schools start, ‘thousands’ of crypto mining textbooks discovered
Kaspersky has identified a number of infected digital courseware material that conceals WinLNK.Agent.gen, a delivery agent for the malware.
Crafty malware uses BTC blockchain to stay up to date
The malware, which has posed a dangerous threat for months, has recently been discovered to use the BTC blockchain to stay alive.
Cryptojacking malware attacks surge by 29% in Q1 2019: report
McAfee Labs revealed that as the crypto market grew, so did attacks.
Developers create tool to erase crypto-stealing Syrk malware
Emsisoft, a leading antivirus company, has developed a tool that makes removing the infection simple without compromising the integrity of the user’s data.