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CoinHive, hackers’ favorite crypto-mining service, has announced it is shutting down operations next month, saying it can no longer make a profit. Extensively used by bad actors to conduct cryptojacking campaigns, but also by legitimate users to … Continue reading CoinHive crypto-mining service announces shutdown
Roughly one year ago, KrebsOnSecurity published a lengthy investigation into the individuals behind Coinhive[.]com, a cryptocurrency mining service that has been heavily abused to force hacked Web sites to mine virtual currency. On Tuesday, Coinhive announced plans to pull the plug on the project early next month. Continue reading Crypto Mining Service Coinhive to Call it Quits
Eight applications designed to hijack users’ computing power to generate cryptocurrency slipped past security guards and into the Microsoft store, security giant Symantec announced Friday, in what was only the latest example of hackers using online markets to spread illicit wares. The apps masqueraded as Windows 10 tools to help users optimize their batteries, aid their internet searches and help stream or download video. In fact, each app was used to generate the cryptocurrency Monero. They were distributed by the developers DigiDream, 1clean and Findoo, though Symantec determined each app likely was developed by the same person or group. The apps were called Fast-search Lite, Battey Optimizer (Tutorials), VPN Browser+, Downloader for YouTube Videos, Clean Master + (Tutorials), FastTube, Findoo Browser 2019 and Findoo Mobile and Desktop Search. “Although we can’t get exact download or installation counts, we can see that there were almost 1,900 ratings posted for these apps,” […]
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This week, RDP Servers Can Hack Client Devices, Roughly 500,000 Ubiquiti devices may be affected by a flaw already exploited in the wild, Crypto exchange in limbo after the founder dies with password, Home DNA kit company says its working with the … Continue reading RDP Servers, Mimikatz, & LibreOffice – Hack Naked News #206
The financial services industry registered three times more security incidents than any other industry in 2018. According to data released under Freedom of Information legislation, UK government organization The Student Loans Company (SLC) experienced … Continue reading Student Loan Company Fought Off 1 Million Cyberattacks in a Year
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The IT security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have discovered a dangerous new Mac malware capable of targeting devices for multi-purposes including stealing cryptocurrency. Dubbed CookieMiner by researchers; the Mac malware is a v… Continue reading New Mac Malware steals iPhone text messages from iTunes backups
Illicit Monero-mining malware accounts for more than 4 percent of the XMR in circulation, and has created $57 million in profits for the bad guys. Continue reading Monero: Cybercrime’s Top Choice for Mining Malware
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Another day, another devastating ransomware attack; this time, computers at The City Hall of Del Rio, Texas have suffered a massive ransomware attack forcing authorities to completely shut down the targeted network. The attack took place on Th… Continue reading A city in Texas is using paper after suffering ransomware attack
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According to a new report, around 415,000 routers throughout the world are infected with malware having the potential to steal computer resources and discreetly mine for the cryptocurrency. The campaign is an active one and it primarily target… Continue reading 415,000 routers infected by cryptomining malware – Prime target MikroTik
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There’s a new hacking tool circulating in the underground Dark Web forums that let cybercriminals target Microsoft Windows computers. It has become the newest universal go-to tool to attack a Windows machine because it presents an utterly leth… Continue reading L0rdix malware on dark web steals data, mines crypto & enslaves PCs as botnet