Security News

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.

Obama-Themed Ransomware Also Mines for Monero
2018-09-04 13:33

More Proof Cryptojacking Is Thriving: Crypto-Locking Malware Doubles as MinerRansomware creators, having already created "themes" for their crypto-locking malware ranging from Pokemon and horror...

New Threat Actor ‘Rocke’: A Rising Monero Cryptomining Menace
2018-08-30 20:35

A threat actor been spotted on a number of honeypots looking to download and execute malicious cryptomining malware.