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Two days ago, Microsoft encountered a rapidly spreading cryptocurrency-mining malware that infected almost 500,000 computers within just 12 hours and successfully blocked it to a large extent....

An unconventional email spam campaign has been delivering unusual cryptocurrency-stealing malware to American and Japanese users. The emails are sporting “Re: passport..” in the subject line and...

Report: Dozens of Firms and Advisers Behind Initial Coin Offerings Receive SubpoenasThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has reportedly issued dozens of subpoenas and requests for...

Web Injects, Malware, Phishing and Fake Advertising Used in Attack ArsenalCriminals continue their quest for acquiring cryptocurrencies without having to buy and manage their own mining equipment....

Bitcoin is the pioneer and obvious leader in the cryptocurrency market. But in 2017 alternative coins, or “altcoins,” began to transform the market. Nearly 1,500 cryptocurrencies are currently in...

Police Want More Help From Cryptocurrency Exchanges During Major InvestigationsCriminals in Europe are laundering at least $4 billion - and growing - via cryptocurrencies, warns Europol. The...

Browsealoud Subversion Points To Larger Trust Issues With Third-Party CodeAttackers recently snuck cryptomining code onto thousands of websites by inserting it into a third-party accessibility...

Cryptocurrency miners can pose a serious threat to industrial systems and it’s not uncommon for this type of malware to make its way into operational technology (OT) environments. read more

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

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...