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Crypto Mining Malware Has Netted Nearly 5% of All Monero, Says Research

Jan 10, 2019 at 05:00 | Yogita Khatri

Hackers have mined at least 4.32 percent of the total monero in circulation, worth nearly $40 million today, according to new research.

Crypto Price Tracker Poses Malware Threat for Macs: Report

Oct 31, 2018 at 02:15 | Nikhilesh De

A legitimate-looking cryptocurrency price tracker app may also be monitoring users' keystrokes, according to Malwarebytes.

Fake Cheat for Popular Game Fortnite Hides Bitcoin-Targeting Malware

Oct 5, 2018 at 13:30 | Daniel Palmer

A supposed cheat for the massively popular video game Fortnite turns out to be malware designed to steal bitcoin wallet login details.

1 Million Computers Hacked to Mine $2 Million-Worth of Cryptos

Jul 9, 2018 at 09:00 | Wolfie Zhao

Hackers reportedly reaped more than $2 million in different cryptocurrencies after spreading malware across computers in China.

Internet Cafes Hacked to Mine $800k in Siacoin Cryptocurrency

Jun 19, 2018 at 06:00 | Wolfie Zhao

A group of hackers have allegedly colluded with computer maintenance firms in China to place malware on internet cafe computers to mine cryptos.

New Strain of Malware Hijacks Apple Macs to Mine Monero

May 24, 2018 at 16:10 | Nikhilesh De

A monero cryptominer based on XMRig is hijacking Macs, causing high CPU and fan usage.

A New Facebook Messenger Malware Is Targeting Crypto Users

May 2, 2018 at 19:00 | Annaliese Milano

FacexWorm, a malicious Chrome extension, has been recast to target cryptocurrency exchanges.

Monero Mining Malware Attack Linked to Egyptian Telecom Giant

Mar 12, 2018 at 06:00 | Leigh Cuen

Thousands of devices allegedly affected by malware across Egypt, Turkey and Syria.

Telegram Founder: Crypto Mining Malware Attack Isn’t Due to App Flaw

Feb 13, 2018 at 19:00 | Annaliese Milano

A cybersecurity firm says Telegram has been exploited for crypto mining by hackers, but the messaging app's founder says it is not to blame.

UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware

Feb 12, 2018 at 11:10 | Wolfie Zhao

More than 4,000 websites, including some owned by the U.K. government, have been affected by malware that exploits visitors' computers to mine monero.