Security News

MacOS Malware Targets Cryptocurrency Community on Slack, Discord
2018-07-01 18:58

New macOS malware targets crypto community via chat networks Slack and Discord.

Cryptocurrency miners poised for continued growth
2018-06-29 11:45

WatchGuard threat intelligence from Q1 2018 revealed that 98.8 percent of seemingly common Linux/Downloader malware variants were actually designed to deliver a popular Linux-based cryptocurrency...

Is Regulating Cryptocurrency Necessary and Feasible?
2018-06-20 20:48

Government regulation is key to minimizing the misuse of cryptocurrencies for cybercrime, says Brett Johnson, a former cybercriminal who now consults on crime prevention. But regulating...

TRON Cryptocurrency Founder Buys BitTorrent, µTorrent for $140 Million
2018-06-19 09:33

BitTorrent, the company which owns the popular file-sharing client uTorrent, has quietly been sold for $140 million in cash to Justin Sun, the founder of blockchain-focused startup TRON. TRON is a...

Beware this Android emulator, it's hijacking your GPU to mine cryptocurrency
2018-06-18 18:55

Users have accused Andy OS Android Emulator of secretly dropping a cryptocurrency miner on your system that runs endlessly.

How the Dark Web and cryptocurrency aid the propagation of cybercrime
2018-06-15 12:29

Neil Walsh, UN Chief of Cybercrime, explains how technologies like encryption and the blockchain are essential for maintaining international human rights but are being exploited by cyber-criminals.

Here's why Apple is banning cryptocurrency mining on iPhones and iPads
2018-06-12 17:46

Apple has joined Google, Facebook and many other tech giants in banning stealthy cryptojackers from secretly using your device.

Bitcoin value tumbles as hackers loot CoinRail cryptocurrency exchange
2018-06-12 14:51

Another Bitcoin robbery and another Bitcoin price fall - is correlation or causation?

Cryptocurrency Theft: $1.1 Billion Stolen in Last 6 Months
2018-06-12 11:33

Exchanges Remain Prime Target; Easily Available Hacking Tools Aid AttackersAs bitcoin continues its massive price fluctuations, a new report says criminals have continued their push to get...

Apple Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From Its App Stores
2018-06-12 10:18

Due to the surge in cryptocurrency prices, not only hackers but also legitimate websites and mobile apps are increasingly using cryptocurrency miners to monetize by levying the CPU power of your...