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Cryptomining
31 posts
Malware hits Hive OS cryptomining users; steals funds from wallets
The nasty malware specifically targets “wallet configuration” files within Hive OS to steal the victim’s cryptocurrencies.
July 9, 2021
6 official Python repositories plagued with cryptomining malware
Six malicious typosquatting packages in the official Python programming language’s PyPI repository are found laced with cryptomining malware.
June 25, 2021
Cyber attacks cost $45 billion in 2018 with Ransomware at top
An estimated 2 million cyberattacks took place in 2018 costing more than $45 billion in damages worldwide. The…
July 9, 2019
Upcoming Firefox version to offer fingerprinting & cryptomining protection
There is very good news for Mozilla Firefox users. After improving the user experience with tracking protection function…
February 5, 2019
415,000 routers infected by cryptomining malware – Prime target MikroTik
According to a new report, around 415,000 routers throughout the world are infected with malware having the potential…
December 6, 2018
L0rdix malware on dark web steals data, mines crypto & enslaves PCs as botnet
There’s a new hacking tool circulating in the underground Dark Web forums that let cybercriminals target Microsoft Windows…
November 23, 2018
DarkGate: New password stealer & cryptomining malware hits Windows devices
“DarkGate” malware uses Akamai, AWS DNS records and multiple payloads for cryptomining, credential theft and endpoint takeover. A…
November 15, 2018
Shocking: Hackers using Googlebots in cryptomining malware attacks
Hackers are abusing Googlebot servers to deliver malicious payloads. Last year, HackRead exclusively reported on how hackers were…
October 10, 2018
Linux & Windows hit with disk wiper, ransomware & cryptomining Xbash malware
Xbash is an “all in one” malware. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers have come to the conclusion…
September 18, 2018
Cryptomining scripts will be blocked in upcoming versions of Firefox browser
In all the future versions of the Firefox web browser, cryptojacking malware will be blocked. Mozilla, the company…
September 1, 2018