News May 31, 2021 Telegram Messenger Ads for ‘Hacker’ Software Hide Cryptocurrency Theft 2 min read - Digital attackers are leveraging ads on the Telegram messenger app to target cryptocurrency owners with samples of HackBoss malware. One notable element of this campaign is that it’s targeting people who want to make a buck through sketchy means themselves.…
October 1, 2019 Masad Stealer Exploits Telegram in Cryptocurrency Theft Campaign 2 min read - A malware strain dubbed Masad Stealer is using the Telegram messaging app to steal cryptocurrency by accessing browser passwords and clipboard information, security researchers learned.
May 6, 2019 Report: Cryptocurrency Theft Skyrocketed to $1.2 Billion in Q1 2 min read - In the fist quarter of 2019, cryptocurrency theft has already reached 70 percent of what cybercriminals stole during all of last year.
February 11, 2019 Clipper Malware Found Masquerading as Legitimate Service on Google Play Store 2 min read - Security researchers discovered a sample of clipper malware that targeted Android users by lurking in the Google Play store.
Advanced Threats July 17, 2018 Move Over, Ransomware: Why Cybercriminals Are Shifting Their Focus to Cryptojacking 4 min read - Instead of seeking financial gains with ransom demands, threat actors are now aiming to steal central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (GPU) resources to facilitate cryptojacking.
January 18, 2018 Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Infects More Than Half of Organizations Globally 2 min read - A recent study found that more than half of organizations around the world experienced a cryptocurrency mining attack last month, a trend that will likely continue as the crypto gold rush gains steam.
Application Security December 26, 2017 Now Trending: Your 2018 Network Security Snapshot 3 min read - The top network security trends for security professionals to monitor in 2018 include the evolution of AI, cryptocurrency crime, serverless apps, digital twins, the IoT and more.
July 7, 2017 Cryptocurrency Attacks Escalate as Fraudsters Strike Classic Ether Wallet and Bithumb 2 min read - Cybercriminals recently breached two popular cryptocurrency platforms to steal personal information and digital funds to the tune of $300,000.
Banking & Finance November 10, 2016 The Rise of the Cashless Society 2 min read - As cryptocurrencies gain traction with banks and consumers, IT professionals must consider the cybersecurity implications of becoming a cashless society.
September 26, 2016 Ethereum DDoS Attack Abuses Internal Attributes 2 min read - Ethereum, a system for decentralized applications that uses blockchain, has hit a rough patch. The company recently dealt with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. Ethereum DDoS Attack Origins The DAO exchange suffered a recursive code attack earlier this year. This…