Cryptocurrency

A campaign targeting Peruvian banks involve the use of phishing emails intended to lure victims via clickable links advertising Bitcoin.

Versteckt und raffiniert – so lassen sich die beiden gemeinsamen Merkmale der größten Bedrohungen der Cybersicherheit umschreiben, die wir in der ersten Jahreshälfte 2018 gefunden haben.

Security researchers uncovered a cryptojacking campaign that exploits a vulnerability in MikroTik routers to inject a malicious version of Coinhive. Here’s what you need to know.

Security researchers uncovered that a version of Jigsaw, an old ransomware, has resurfaced as a bitcoin stealer. Its operators have already netted 8.4 bitcoins (US$66,807 as of July 24, 2018) using the repurposed malware.

A new Rakhni variant was found with the ability to decide whether to install ransomware or cryptominers. It also has a worm component, installs spyware, and can disable Windows Defender.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb suspended all services after an attack resulted in losses amounting to approximately US$31 million.

A persistent Monero-miner malware increases CPU activity and drains the batteries of Mac users, making the hardware prone to system slowdown and overheating.

A researcher found MEWKit targeting MyEtherWallet users in a phishing campaign, draining online wallets unnoticed through an automated transfer system, as well as getting their login and exchange credentials.

Researchers found an ongoing campaign targeting an EOL server to mine Electroneum cryptocurrency.