Mining Malware

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New Crypto-Mining Malware Targeting Asian Firms With NSA Tools

Yogita KhatriApr 26, 2019

A new form of malware discovered by Symantec is targeting enterprises using leaked NSA tools to infect networks and mine monero.

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New Malware Targets Apple Mac Computers to Steal and Mine Cryptos

Yogita KhatriFeb 1, 2019

A recently discovered form of malware steals browser cookies and other information on Apple Mac computers to steal cryptocurrencies.

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Hackers Infect 50,000 Servers With Sophisticated Crypto Mining Malware

Benedict AlibasaJun 3, 2019

Hackers have breached over 50,000 servers across the world to mine cryptocurrency using unusually sophisticated tools, according to a new report.

Security

This Malware Has a Worrying Trick to Mine Monero on Cloud Servers

Yogita KhatriJan 18, 2019

In an apparent first, a relatively new form of malware uninstalls security programs to avoid detection and mine crypto on cloud servers.

Research

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

Yogita KhatriJan 10, 2019

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

Security

McAfee: Crypto-Mining Malware Grew By Over 4,000 Percent in 2018

Yogita Khatri

Instances of crypto-mining malware increased by a whopping 4,467 percent this year, according to research from McAfee.

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New Crypto Mining Malware Seen to ‘Evolve,’ Say Researchers

Yogita Khatri

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Check Point say a relatively new form of crypto mining malware, dubbed KingMiner, is “evolving.”

Hacking

Google Moves to Protect Chrome Users From Cryptojacking and Hacks

Daniel Palmer

Google is bringing in stricter rules for Chrome extension developers, a move should reduce the risk of crypto hacks and mining malware.

Security

Novel Botnet Hunts Down and Destroys Crypto Mining Malware

Daniel Palmer

A newly discovered botnet is seeking out and removing crypto-mining malware, but why it has been created is still unknown.

Crime

30% of UK Firms Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in a Month: Survey

Daniel Palmer

Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.

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New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks, Says Kaspersky

Nikhilesh De

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries.

Crime

Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners

Muyao Shen

Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.

Crime

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

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.

Crime

NSA ‘DoubleStar’ Backdoor Blamed for Cryptocurrency Mining Malware

Wolfie Zhao

A type of cryptocurrency mining malware has spread due to an exploit developed by the US National Security Agency.

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