New Linux Crypto-Mining Malware Kills Other Malicious Miners Upon Installation
Security analysts identified a sample of Linux crypto-mining malware that kills any other malicious miners upon installation.
Clipper Malware Found Masquerading as Legitimate Service on Google Play Store
Security researchers discovered a sample of clipper malware that targeted Android users by lurking in the Google Play store.
Cybercriminals Generated $56 Million Over 12 Years From Monero Crypto-Mining Malware
An analysis of more than 4.4 million malware samples showed botnets were responsible for crypto-mining at least 4.3 percent of Monero over a 12-year period.
Razy Trojan Installs Malicious Browser Extensions to Steal Cryptocurrency
Security researchers observed the Razy Trojan installing malicious extensions across multiple web browsers to steal cryptocurrency.
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.
NRSMiner Crypto-Mining Malware Infects Asian Devices With the Help of EternalBlue Exploit
Security researchers report that the newest version of NRSMiner crypto-mining malware is causing problems for companies that haven't patched the EternalBlue exploit.
New Satan Variants Target Financial Sector With Monero Miners and Ransomware
Researchers discovered two new Satan variants targeting organizations in the financial sector with Monero miners and ransomware.
IBM X-Force Security Predictions for the 2019 Cybercrime Threat Landscape
IBM X-Force's top security predictions for 2019 cover a range of potential attack schemes and consequences, from industry-specific prognostications to a rapid expansion of emerging criminal schemes.
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.
The Simpler the Better? Looking Deeper Into the Malware Used in Brazilian Financial Cybercrime
The majority of financial cybercrime risks can be mitigated with continued user education and by placing the right controls on user devices to help protect against malware.