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Cryptojacking

monero
Markets
Security
Cryptojackers Making Secondary Income Off Security Data Seizures: Report
As monero's price fell in 2018, cryptojackers innovated by stealing user data like passwords and IP addresses.
monero
By William Foxley
Aug 8, 2019 at 1:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2019
SecurityNewsMoneroCryptojackingHackers
Mozilla Firefox
Markets
Security
Firefox Browser Adds Option to Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts
Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites.
Mozilla Firefox
By Yogita Khatri
May 22, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 22, 2019
SecurityTechnologyMozillaNewsBrowsersCryptojackingFirefoxbusiness news
Microsoft
Markets
Crime
8 Illicit Crypto-Mining Windows Apps Removed From Microsoft Store
Eight apps have been removed from Microsoft's app store after Symantec found they could illicitly mine cryptocurrency.
Microsoft
By Daniel Palmer
Feb 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 15, 2019
CrimeSecurityMiningMicrosoftNewsMoneroCryptojackingbusiness news
virus 3d
Markets
Hacking
New Crypto Mining Malware Seen to 'Evolve,' Say Researchers
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Check Point say a relatively new form of crypto mining malware, dubbed KingMiner, is “evolving.”
virus 3d
By Yogita Khatri
Nov 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2018
hackingCrimeSecurityMining MalwareNewsCryptojacking
ddosmining
Markets
Security
Botnets Are Being Repurposed for Crypto Mining Malware: Kaspersky
A security bulletin released by Kaspersky Labs states that botnets are increasingly being used to distribute illicit crypto mining software.
ddosmining
By Aditi Hudli
Nov 29, 2018 at 5:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 29, 2018
SecurityData AnalysisKasperskyNewsCryptojacking
mining
Markets
Security
Report Finds Cryptojacking Instances Jumped 400% In A Year
A report by a group of cybersecurity researchers found that cryptojacking instances jumped more than 400 percent in a year.
mining
By Aditi Hudli
Sep 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 21, 2018
SecurityDDoSReportsInternet of ThingsNewsCryptojackingCyber Threat Alliance
Europol
Markets
Hacking
Europol Warns of Crypto Hacks and Mining Malware in Latest Report
Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report.
Europol
By Daniel Palmer
Sep 19, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2018
hackingCrimeEuropeEuropolReportsNewsCryptojacking
stone buddha
Markets
Crime
Cryptojacking Scripts Found on Local Indian Government Sites
Municipal government websites in Andhra Pradesh are running cryptojacking scripts, a group of security researchers found earlier this month.
stone buddha
By Nikhilesh De
Sep 17, 2018 at 8:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 17, 2018
CrimeIndiaNewsAsia PacificAndhra PradeshCryptojackingGovernment Websitesuse-cases-verticalsbusiness news
firefox
Markets
Chrome
Firefox Plans to Block Crypto Mining Malware in Future Releases
Mozilla Firefox intends to add a function to block cryptomining scripts on websites by default in one of its upcoming releases.
firefox
By Nikhilesh De
Aug 31, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 31, 2018
ChromeMozillaNewsBrowsersOperaCryptojackingFirefoxuse-cases-verticalsbusiness news
red flags
Markets
Crime
Crypto Mining Attacks Soar in First Half of 2018
Instances of crypto-mining malware jumped by almost 1,000 percent in the year up to June 2018, according to a Trend Micro report.
red flags
By Nikhilesh De
Aug 29, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2018
CrimeTrend MicroNewsLegalCryptojackingcryptomininguse-cases-verticalsbusiness news