Security News

How hackers can mine cryptocurrency in your serverless computing environment
2018-06-06 13:33

A newly revealed attack could allow hackers to hijack serverless cloud computing functions to mine cryptocurrency at scale while you pay the bill.

Exclusive: Aussie Firm Loses $6.6M to Backdoored Cryptocurrency
2018-06-05 14:18

'Soarcoin' Cryptocurrency Coded With Backdoor Hidden in Plain SiteAustralian police in Queensland are pursuing a criminal investigation into what may be one of the first instances of a company...

Cryptocurrency: A Gold Mine For Open-Source Intelligence
2018-06-04 10:18

Expert Says Virtual Currency Systems Leak Useful Data To Track CriminalsExperts have long warned that bitcoin is not as private as it appears. The very design of bitcoin, as well as some other...

Firefox will soon protect you from websites that mine cryptocurrency on your computer
2018-05-25 14:23

Tracking protection, a standard part of Firefox, is getting several improvements in Firefox 63, due out in October.

Attackers Cashing In On Cryptocurrency With Increased Scams
2018-05-25 14:19

As the popularity around cryptocurrency has continued to rise in 2018, it has also paved an easy path for cash-hungry scammers to launch “cryptocurrency giveaway scams.”

Panda Banking Trojan Diversifies into Cryptocurrency, Porn, Other Targets
2018-05-11 17:29

The Panda banking trojan, a spin-off from the infamous Zeus malware, is widening its net to attack more than just financial services targets, as seen in three ongoing campaigns discovered in May.

Cryptocurrency Miners Exploit Widespread Drupal Flaw
2018-05-08 10:33

400 Sites or More Fall Victim to Massive, Forced Monero Mining OperationA remote code execution vulnerability revealed in late March in the Drupal content management system is now being used on a...

A New Cryptocurrency Mining Virus is Spreading Through Facebook
2018-05-01 15:48

If you receive a link for a video, even if it looks exciting, sent by someone (or your friend) on Facebook messenger—just don't click on it without taking a second thought. Cybersecurity...

Bezop Cryptocurrency Server Spills 25K in Private Investor, Promoter Data
2018-04-25 14:46

A leaky Mongo database exposed personal information of 25,000 investors and potential investors tied to the Bezop cryptocurrency.

Russian hackers take down Amazon DNS, steal $160K in cryptocurrency
2018-04-25 12:24

The two-hour event is the third recorded BGP hijack of Russian origin in the last 12 months. Maybe it's time to consider alternatives to BGP.