Security News

Monero Project site compromised, served malware-infected binaries
2019-11-20 10:25

The official website of the Monero Project has been compromised to serve a malware-infected version of the CLI (command-line interface) wallet. The malicious file was available for download for...

Cryptocurrency Stealer Delivered From Official Monero Website
2019-11-20 09:35

The official website for the Monero cryptocurrency was hacked recently and attackers replaced legitimate wallet files offered for download with a malicious version. read more

Official Monero Site Hacked to Distribute Cryptocurrency Stealing Malware
2019-11-20 00:42

What an irony — someone hacked the official website of the Monero cryptocurrency project and quietly replaced legitimate Linux and Windows binaries available for download with malicious versions...

Palo Alto Networks discovers new cryptojacking worm mining for Monero
2019-10-17 13:51

This is the first time that a cryptojacking attack has been observed on Docker.

Panda Threat Group Mines for Monero With Updated Payload, Targets
2019-09-17 21:04

Though harboring unsophisticated payloads, the Panda threat group has updated its tactics - from targets to infrastructure - and successfully mined hundreds of thousands of dollars using...

Monero cryptominers hijack hundreds of unpatched Docker hosts
2019-03-07 16:05

A recently-disclosed vulnerability in the Docker containerisation platform is being exploited by cybercriminals to mine the Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency on hundreds of servers.

Coinhive to Mine Its Last Monero in March
2019-02-28 16:11

The controversial cryptomining service is shutting down.

Monero: Cybercrime’s Top Choice for Mining Malware
2019-01-23 18:17

Illicit Monero-mining malware accounts for more than 4 percent of the XMR in circulation, and has created $57 million in profits for the bad guys.

How to become a Monero million(th)aire in just 20 minutes [PODCAST]
2018-10-26 00:01

Here's Episode 7 of the Naked Security podcast - enjoy.

Monero fixes major ‘burning bug’ flaw, preventing mass devaluation
2018-10-01 11:13

The flaw arises from the use of stealth wallet addresses, an anonymity concept that's especially important to privacy-sensitive Monero users.