Security News

Hackers Steal $5.4 Million From Crypto Exchange Eterbase
2020-09-10 12:31

Slovakian cryptocurrency exchange Eterbase this week announced that hackers breached its systems and stole roughly $5.4 million. Launched in 2019 and based in Bratislava, Slovakia, Eterbase is a centralized exchange that focuses on crypto to SEPA integration.

Seny Kamara on "Crypto for the People"
2020-08-31 05:45

Seny Kamara gave an excellent keynote talk this year at the (online) CRYPTO Conference. He talked about solving real-world crypto problems for marginalized communities around the world, instead of...

Crypto-Mining Worm Targets AWS Credentials
2020-08-20 03:48

Cado Security has identified a crypto-mining worm that attempts to steal Amazon Web Services credentials belonging to the organizations whose systems it has infected. The TeamTNT worm can also scan for open Docker APIs, execute Docker images and install itself.

Feds seize 'largest ever' haul of crypto-dosh from terrorists – including coins from 'fake' pandemic mask web store
2020-08-17 06:20

The operation converted its sales into crypto-coins that were sent to ISIS. Uncle Sam said the seized coins will be sent to a fund established for the victims of terrorist attacks. The team at Trend Micro has spotted something you don't see every day: malware for macOS exploiting zero-days.

Japan starts work on global quantum crypto network
2020-07-29 07:02

Japan is poised to start work on global quantum key distribution service and associated infrastructure. Quantum Communications Link Technology that realizes high-speed, long-distance, and high-availability links in quantum cryptographic communication networks;.

Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hijacked to promote crypto scam
2020-07-15 22:55

A number of high profile Twitter accounts, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Apple, were breached on Wednesday. Twitter said in an official statement: "We are aware of a security incident impacting accounts Twitter accounts. We are investigating and taking steps to fix it. We will update everyone shortly".

The crypto-agility mandate, and how to get there
2020-07-13 05:21

This is accomplished by tracking down every digital certificate deployed across the organization and capturing details including algorithms and their size, the type of hashing/signature, validity period, where it's located and how it can be used. Once you have a complete inventory, you'll then need to identify the vulnerable certificates by the type of cryptography in use and look for anomalies and potential problems.

EvilQuest Mac Ransomware Has Keylogger, Crypto Wallet-Stealing Abilities
2020-06-30 21:27

A rare new ransomware strain targeting macOS users has been discovered, called EvilQuest. While Devadoss found the ransomware purporting to be a Google Software Update package, Wardle inspected a ransomware sample that was being distributed via a pirated version of "Mixed In Key 8," which is software that helps DJs mix their songs.

Crypto founder admits $25 million ICO backed by celebrities was a scam
2020-06-18 11:43

The Miami-based cryptocurrency firm Centra Tech was built on fairy dust and paid celebrity hoo-ha, but co-founder Robert Joseph Farkas is going to be doing real time in a real prison for the $25 million initial coin offering rip-off. Centra Tech's founders included Farkas, who held different roles, such as chief marketing officer and chief operating officer.

20 months behind bars for IT support worker who nicked £30k worth of crypto-cash
2020-06-15 15:13

Mark Andrews of St Helens, northwest England, was sentenced to prison by Liverpool Crown Court after pleading guilty to one charge of theft and one charge under the Computer Misuse Act. By day 38-year-old Andrews was a self-employed IT support specialist, and a business enquiry in April 2019 led to him spotting a folder on a new customer's network containing Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum.