Security News

New Malware Hijacks Cryptocurrency Mining
2018-01-23 12:41

This is a clever attack. After gaining control of the coin-mining software, the malware replaces the wallet address the computer owner uses to collect newly minted currency with an address...

Satori variant hacks into mining rigs, steals ETH by replacing wallet address
2018-01-17 22:12

Qihoo 360 Netlab researchers warn about a new variant of the Satori malware that apparently goes after ether (ETH) mining rigs. The malware The malware, dubbed Satori.Coin.Robber, started to...

Crypto-Mining Attack Targets Web Servers Globally
2018-01-17 15:16

A new malware family is targeting web servers worldwide in an attempt to ensnare them into a crypto-mining botnet, security researchers have discovered. read more

PyCryptoMiner ropes Linux machines into Monero-mining botnet
2018-01-05 21:06

A Linux-based botnet that has been flying under the radar has earned its master at least 158 Monero (currently valued around $63,000). The malware The botnet is based on a crypto-miner written in...

Beware of Cryptocurrency Mining Virus Spreading Through Facebook Messenger
2017-12-22 08:33

If you receive a video file (packed in zip archive) sent by someone (or your friends) on your Facebook messenger — just don’t click on it. Researchers from security firm Trend Micro are warning...

Crooks Switch from Ransomware to Cryptocurrency Mining
2017-12-21 22:30

The group behind the VenusLocker ransomware have switched to cryptocurrency mining Monero.

Hackers Targeting Servers Running Database Services for Mining Cryptocurrency
2017-12-21 15:18

Security researchers have discovered multiple attack campaigns conducted by an established Chinese criminal group that operates worldwide, targeting database servers for mining cryptocurrencies,...

Largest Crypto-Mining Exchange Hacked; Over $70 Million in Bitcoin Stolen
2017-12-07 09:33

Bitcoin is breaking every record—after gaining 20% jump last week, Bitcoin price just crossed the $14,800 mark in less than 24 hours—and there can be no better reason for hackers to put all of...

Cryptocurrency Mining Scripts Now Run Even After You Close Your Browser
2017-11-30 15:03

Some websites have found using a simple yet effective technique to keep their cryptocurrency mining javascript secretly running in the background even when you close your web browser. Due to the...

The Wild West of drive-by cryptocurrency mining
2017-11-08 20:42

As more and more Coinhive clones continue popping up, chances of users’ CPU power being hijacked for cryptocurrency mining are rising. According to Malwarebytes’ latest figures, their AV solution...