Security News

Opera integrates a cryptocurrency wallet – is this Web 3.0?
2019-02-18 11:55

When it appears in the next few weeks, the next version of Opera (“Reborn 3” or “R3”) for Windows, Mac and Linux will become the first mainstream desktop browser to integrate a cryptocurrency wallet.

Protecting Cryptocurrency in the Era of 'Deep Fakes'
2019-02-15 11:03

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report highlights how thieves can use "deep fake" photos in an attempt to steal cryptocurrency. Also featured: A discussion of the implications of "data...

Cryptocurrency-stealing Clipper malware caught in Google Play Store, here's how to avoid it
2019-02-11 14:31

Cybercriminals are modifying wallet IDs copied to the clipboard in hopes that users will accidentally transfer funds to the wrong account.

Child abuse imagery found in cryptocurrency blockchain
2019-02-08 12:57

For the second time in a year, illegal child abuse images have been spotted inside a blockchain. According to a post by web blockchain payments system Money Button, on 30 January its service was...

Just two hacker groups are behind 60% of stolen cryptocurrency
2019-02-06 11:43

Chainalysis found that two groups, which it calls Alpha and Beta, are responsible for stealing around $1 billion in funds from exchanges.

Critical Zcash Bug Could Have Allowed 'Infinite Counterfeit' Cryptocurrency
2019-02-06 09:33

The developers behind the privacy-minded Zcash cryptocurrency have recently discovered and patched a highly dangerous vulnerability in the most secretive way that could have allowed an attacker to...

Cryptocurrency Firm Losses $145 Million After CEO Dies With Only Password
2019-02-04 12:33

QuadrigaCX, the largest bitcoin exchange in Canada, has claimed to have lost CAD 190 million (nearly USD 145 million) worth of cryptocurrency after the exchange lost access to its cold (offline)...

New Mac Malware Targets Cookies to Steal From Cryptocurrency Wallets
2019-02-01 10:48

Mac users need to beware of a newly discovered piece of malware that steals their web browser cookies and credentials in an attempt to withdraw funds from their cryptocurrency exchange accounts....

New Mac malware steals cookies, cryptocurrency and computing power
2019-01-31 14:37

A new piece of Mac malware is looking to steal both the targets’ computing power and their cryptocurrency stash, Palo Alto Networks researchers warn. About the CookieMiner malware Dubbed...

Mac malware steals cryptocurrency exchange cookies, text messages for 2FA authentication
2019-01-31 14:25

The CookieMiner malware attempts to extract credentials for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges, as well as stored password and credit card information.