Collaborate Disseminate
By Sudais Asif
The nasty malware specifically targets “wallet configuration” files within Hive OS to steal the victim’s cryptocurrencies.
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By Deeba Ahmed
Six malicious typosquatting packages in the official Python programming language’s PyPI repository are found laced with cryptomining malware.
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Previously reserved for early adopters and tech-savvy consumers, cryptocurrencies have gone mainstream — with tech entrepreneurs and prominent financial institutions leading the charge. Continue reading Crypto Threats Surge by 500%, and It’s All About the Money
The US military has been caught exposing its nuclear weapons secrets, and we explore the world of nerdy miners.
All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graha… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #230: Flash card f-up and energy pipe pilfering
Recently, the Cybereason Nocturnus Team responded to several incident response (IR) cases involving infections of the Prometei Botnet against companies in North America, observing that the attackers exploited recently published Microsoft Exchange … Continue reading Prometei Botnet Exploiting Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities
Recently, the Cybereason Nocturnus Team responded to several incident response (IR) cases involving infections of the Prometei Botnet against companies in North America, observing that the attackers exploited recently published Microsoft Exchange … Continue reading Prometei Botnet Exploiting Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities
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The malware takes aim at PostgreSQL database servers with never-before-seen techniques. Continue reading PGMiner, Innovative Monero-Mining Botnet, Surprises Researchers
The never-before-seen Xanthe cryptomining botnet has been targeting misconfigured Docker APIs. Continue reading Misconfigured Docker Servers Under Attack by Xanthe Malware
U.S. and European law enforcement have embarked on a coordinated crackdown on an Eastern European cybercriminal group accused of trying to launder tens of millions of dollars stolen from victims. Fourteen people have been charged for allegedly laundering money for QQAAZZ, as the group is known, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday. Meanwhile, houses were raided across Europe, a number of arrests were made in Latvia and a cryptocurrency mining operation was seized in Bulgaria. It’s the most significant law enforcement offensive to date against QQAAZZ, whose members are allegedly from Bulgaria, Latvia, Georgia, Romania and elsewhere. The network has allegedly operated hundreds of bank accounts throughout the world to launder money stolen by criminal hackers, sometimes converting it to cryptocurrency. They stand accused of hawking their “bank drops service” on Russia-speaking cybercriminals forums. “The criminal gangs behind some of the world’s most harmful malware families are among those cybercriminal groups […]
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