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Week in review: Crypto-mining malware hits SCADA network, server-side exploits dominate threat landscape
2018-02-12 02:26

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: When crypto-mining malware hits a SCADA network Radiflow has recently discovered Monero-mining malware on five servers...

When crypto-mining malware hits a SCADA network
2018-02-08 17:20

Stealthy crypto-mining is on track to surpass ransomware as cybercriminals’ most favorite money-making option, and companies with computers and servers that run all day and night long are the...

Crypto-mining Botnet Targets Android Devices
2018-02-05 22:21

A new crypto-mining botnet has been growing and targeting Android devices with an open ADB port, Qihoo 360's NetLab researchers reveal. read more

Mac crypto miner distributed via MacUpdate, other software download sites
2018-02-05 21:15

Software download site/aggregator MacUpdate has been spotted delivering a new Mac crypto miner to users. A new Mac cryptominer was being distributed from hacked MacUpdate pages yesterday,...

New Monero Crypto Mining Botnet Leverages Android Debugging Tool
2018-02-05 19:15

The botnet uses port scanning code from Mirai, a first for Android-related attacks, according to researchers.

MacUpdate Distributes Mac Crypto-Mining Malware
2018-02-05 15:34

Maliciously modified versions of popular applications distributed via the MacUpdate site were observed installing crypto-mining malware on Mac computers, Malwarebytes reports. read more

Japan Raids Hacked Crypto Exchange, Bitcoin Plunges Further
2018-02-02 17:51

Japanese authorities on Friday raided virtual currency exchange Coincheck, a week after the Tokyo-based firm lost $530 million in cryptocurrency to hackers. read more

Crypto-Mining Botnet Ensnares 500,000 Windows Machines
2018-02-02 10:39

Focused on mining Monero crypto-currency, a new botnet has managed to ensnare over half a million machines to date, Proofpoint reports. read more

Crypto Miners May Be the ‘New Payload of Choice’ for Attackers
2018-02-01 18:23

Crypto mining botnets provide a stealthy way to generate big bucks, without the downsides of ransomware.

Attackers disrupt business operations through stealthy crypto mining
2018-01-31 20:19

WannaMine, a Monero-mining worm discovered last October, is increasingly wreaking havoc on corporate computers. Either by slowing down computers or by crashing systems and applications, the crypto...