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U.K. and U.S. Government Websites Among Thousands Infected by Cryptocurrency Miner
2018-02-12 17:28

The attack could have been averted through a technique called subresource integrity, according to researcher Scott Helme.

Cybercrime shifts: Rise of Russian cybercrime, attacks on cryptocurrency marketplaces
2018-02-12 13:30

Cryptocurrency marketplaces, designed to facilitate trading on the full range of digital currencies, are experiencing a range of fraudulent activity. The world of cryptocurrency has moved from...

Government Websites Deliver Cryptocurrency Mining Code
2018-02-12 10:03

Security of Code Pushed by Content Delivery Networks Remains Ongoing ConcernMore than 4,200 websites, some belonging to the U.S., U.K. and Australian governments, have been turning their visitors'...

Hospital Hit With Cryptocurrency Mining Malware
2018-02-08 21:33

Are More Healthcare Sector Entities at Risk?Do healthcare entities face a growing risk of being hit with cryptocurrency mining attacks, which have become more common in other sectors? A Tennessee...

Water Utility Infected by Cryptocurrency Mining Software
2018-02-08 17:55

A water utility in Europe has been infected by cryptocurrency mining software. This is a relatively new attack: hackers compromise computers and force them to mine cryptocurrency for them. This is...

Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Hits Monitoring Systems at European Water Utility
2018-02-08 04:48

Malware Chewed Up CPU of HMI at Wastewater Facility Cryptocurrency mining malware worked its way onto four servers connected to an operational technology (OT) network at a wastewater facility in...

Watch Out! New Cryptocurrency-Mining Android Malware is Spreading Rapidly
2018-02-06 12:48

Due to the recent surge in cryptocurrency prices, threat actors are increasingly targeting every platform, including IoT, Android, and Windows, with malware that leverages the CPU power of...

The new gold rush: A look inside cryptocurrency fraud
2018-02-05 14:00

Cybercriminals are flooding to the new world of cryptocurrencies looking to exploit the boom in interest and adoption of these electronic currencies, according to Digital Shadows. This new gold...

How to Mitigate the Threat Cryptocurrency Mining Poses to Enterprise Security
2018-02-05 12:33

The growing popularity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is generating curiosity—and concern—among security specialists. Crypto mining software has been found on user machines, often installed...

Cryptocurrency Miners Crash Malware 'Top 10'
2018-02-02 09:48

Beyond Stolen CPU Cycles, Miners Pose Enterprise Security RisksThe booming interest and sometimes surging values of cryptocurrencies are drawing the interest of cybercriminals on a scale never...