Tor Network Compromised by Single Hacker Stealing Users’ Bitcoin: Report

The unknown hacker is using Tor exit relays to remove encryption on bitcoin mixer services and change wallet addresses from users to their own.

Newly Discovered Botnet Infected Up to 5,000 Computers With a Monero Miner

Cisco researchers estimate the botnet may have earned its owner $5,000 worth of monero since it started operation four months ago.

Chainalysis Says Bitcoin Scammed From Twitter Users Is ‘On the Move’

The bitcoin amassed during Wednesday’s monumental Twitter hack is already “on the move,” according to cryptocurrency tracing firm Chainalysis.

Elrond Will Pay You $60,000 to Break Its Blockchain

Elrond is conducting a “trial by fire” exercise on its blockchain protocol, offering big bounties to white-hat hackers who can disrupt the network.

Pentagon War Game Envisioned a Generation-Z Rebellion Funded by Bitcoin

The war game was designed in 2018 to prepare troops for future conflicts fought on computers rather than on the battlefield.

Ukraine Arrests Hacker Accused of Selling Personal Data, Crypto Wallet Info

Ukrainian police have arrested a hacker who allegedly sold 773 million email addresses, along with passwords, bank PIN codes and cryptocurrency wallets.

EU Supercomputers Hijacked From COVID-19 Research to Mine Cryptocurrency

A number of supercomputers programmed to search for a vaccine for the coronavirus were remotely hijacked last week using stolen credentials.

North Korean Hackers Ramp Up Efforts to Steal Crypto Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Notorious hacking group Lazarus is said to be increasing its efforts to steal cryptocurrency from traders and industry professionals during the COVID-19 crisis.

Hackers Plant Crypto Miners by Exploiting Flaw in Popular Server Framework Salt

Hackers have exploited a critical flaw in infrastructure management tool Salt and, in one case planted crypto mining software.