Crypto mining botnet uses Taylor Swift photos to spread malware
MyKings uses a technique known as steganography to hide malicious scripts inside legitimate files.
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Monero malware hunting out vulnerable Docker instances
Docker instances with exposed API endpoints risk getting turned into Monero mining devices.
Botnet uses YouTube to mine Monero
Stantinko botnet is mining Monero on over 500,000 machines, using YouTube and other techniques to evade detection.
BitBay exchange latest to drop Monero over money laundering risks
Estonia-based BitBay announced it was dropping Monero, with the cut-off for clients holding the cryptocurrency set for February 19, 2020.
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 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.
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.
Upbit delisting privacy coins following new regulations
Upbit moved to delist the coins for similar reasons to OKEx: South Korea would slam them otherwise.
Binance embraces criminality with privacy coin lending
Binance keeps proving that they are more comfortable with the company of criminals than respected business.
‘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).
OKEx Korea delisting Monero, Dash privacy coins
OKEx cryptocurrency exchange has announced that its South Korea arm plans on cleaning up its list of supports digital currencies.
France shuts down Monero cryptojacking botnet
To spread the virus, the cybercriminals sent emails promising easy money or erotic pictures.