BBC Email Scam Spoofs Broadcaster’s Site to Generate Bitcoin
Researchers identified a new email scam using seemingly legitimate BBC News webpages to reroute user clicks and generate bitcoin.
The Dark Overlord Claims to Have Stolen Secrets of 9/11 Attacks in Law Firm Data Breach
The threat group known as The Dark Overlord has claimed responsibility for a law firm data breach involving files allegedly related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Ryuk Ransomware Believed to Have Disrupted Major US Newspapers in Recent Cyberattacks
Several major U.S. newspapers reported they were victims of production-disrupting cyberattacks that apparently involved Ryuk ransomware.
Popular JavaScript Library for Node.JS Infected With Malware to Empty Bitcoin Wallets
For several months, a version of a popular JavaScript library for Node.js contained malicious code that enabled digital attackers to compromise users' bitcoin wallets.
Canadian University Shuts Down Network in Response to Cryptocurrency Mining Attack
A Canadian university had to take critical IT systems offline after security professionals identified an attack designed to mine cryptocurrency using the school's computing resources.
New Ransomware Strain Evades Detection by All but One Antivirus Engine
A new strain of Dharma ransomware is able to evade detection by nearly all of the antivirus solutions on the market.
Threat Actors Obfuscate JavaScript to Hide Crypto-Mining Malware
Cybercriminals buried crypto-mining malware inside compromised websites in an effort to hijack victims' computing resources.
It’s Time for Cryptocurrency Security to Catch Up With Investor Expansion
Regulators and digital coin exchanges should build robust cryptocurrency security into their systems to protect themselves and individual investors from theft and fraud.
Don’t Wait for Regulations to Transform Cryptocurrency Securities
As bitcoin theft increases and the crypto market remains volatile, the question emerging around cryptocurrency securities is whether government regulation will help stabilize the digital economy.
Princess Evolution Offers Majority of Spoils to Ransomware-as-a-Service Affiliates
The creators of a ransomware-as-a-service threat dubbed Princess Evolution are looking for affiliates to spread the Rig exploit kit in exchange for 60 percent of what's stolen.