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Sophisticated cryptojacking malware targets banking and education

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25 August, 2020

Sophisticated cryptojacking malware targets banking and education

The FritzFrog malware botnet has reportedly infected millions of IP addresses worldwide, targeting banks, educational and medical institutions, and government...

Prometei malware mines Monero as it steals data from target systems

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Jacob Rozen

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13 August, 2020

Prometei malware mines Monero as it steals data from target systems

The botnet uses a complex, extensive modular system and a mixture of techniques to compromise systems and hide its presence...

Dogecoin used to deploy malware for 6 months

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Steve Kaaru

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5 August, 2020

Dogecoin used to deploy malware for 6 months

Hackers have been exploiting the Dogecoin network to deploy a malware payload known as Doki, a new report has revealed.

New malware attacks digital currency trading apps on MacOS

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Ed Drake

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18 July, 2020

New malware attacks digital currency trading apps on MacOS

GMERA attacks Mac users via trading apps, opening users to vulnerabilities that allow for digital currency stored on the device...

BlackBerry and Intel launch cryptojacking detection tool

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Steve Kaaru

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22 June, 2020

BlackBerry and Intel launch cryptojacking detection tool

BlackBerry has partnered with tech giant Intel to launch a cryptojacking detection tool that will rely on machine learning and...

Fake decryptor tool double-encrypts victims’ files: report

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Steve Kaaru

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11 June, 2020

Fake decryptor tool double-encrypts victims’ files: report

A new decryptor tool has hit the market, promising victims of ransomware that it will decrypt their files. However, it...

PonyFinal human-operated ransomware on the prowl: Microsoft

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Steve Kaaru

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6 June, 2020

PonyFinal human-operated ransomware on the prowl: Microsoft

Microsoft has warned that a new human-operated ransomware known as PonyFinal is targeting enterprise systems, including health systems, in Iran,...

Blue Mockingbird malware processes Monero from enterprise systems

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Steve Kaaru

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30 May, 2020

Blue Mockingbird malware processes Monero from enterprise systems

A group of hackers known as Blue Mockingbird has been targeting enterprise systems and infecting them with Monero-mining malware without...

Hackers take over supercomputers in Europe to process Monero: report

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Steve Kaaru

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20 May, 2020

Hackers take over supercomputers in Europe to process Monero: report

The past week has seen several supercomputers in Europe hacked to mine Monero, including research institutions in Spain, the U.K.,...

Interpol declares WannaCry anniversary the Anti-Ransomware Day

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Steve Kaaru

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15 May, 2020

Interpol declares WannaCry anniversary the Anti-Ransomware Day

Interpol has declared May 12 the global Anti-Ransomware Day, dedicated to raising awareness about cybercrime. It falls on the third...

Nefilim ransomware attacks Beyoncé’s lingerie maker

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Steve Kaaru

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9 May, 2020

Nefilim ransomware attacks Beyoncé’s lingerie maker

A new malware known as Nefilim has targeted Australian shipping giant as well as the manufacturer of Beyoncé’s and Victoria’s...

Black Rose Lucy ransomware doesn’t ask for digital currency payments

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Steve Kaaru

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30 April, 2020

Black Rose Lucy ransomware doesn’t ask for digital currency payments

First discovered in late 2018, Black Rose Lucy ransomware is back. The malware targets Android devices, but unlike peers, doesn’t...

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