We explore the worst high-profile cyberattacks, data breaches, vulnerabilities, and cases of fraud to strike the cryptocurrency space over 2018. …read more Source:: Open Source S
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This is how Docker containers can be exploited to mine for cryptocurrency
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•Containers are becoming a target for cryptojacking in rising numbers. …read more Source:: Open Source S
AriseBank CEO faces 120 years behind bars over alleged cryptocurrency scam
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•Millions of dollars in investor funds were allegedly spent by the suspect on a luxury lifestyle. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Hacker wastes entire day hacking Pigeoncoin cryptocurrency only to make $15,000
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•Pigeoncoin hack confirms that the CVE-2018-17144 vulnerability fixed in the Bitcoin source code in mid-September was, indeed, as bad as it gets. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Judge rules cryptocurrency ICO scam case falls under securities law
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•Judge rules that initial coin offerings are “securities” and SEC can go after ICO scammers for securities fraud under US securities laws. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Bitcoin Gold delisted from major cryptocurrency exchange after refusing to pay hack damages
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•Cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex removes Bitcoin Gold trading options after BTG team refuses to pay $256,000 as reparations for May 2018 cyber-attacks …read more Source:: Open Source S
Unlucky dip: This malware delivers either ransomware or cryptocurrency mining software to your PC
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•Rakhni Trojan has evolved to examine the infected PC to determine which form of malware will be best to install. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Why cryptocurrency mining malware is the new ransomware
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•The number of cryptojacking attacks is still growing – and criminals are likely to be looking at exploiting mobile devices as much as PCs in the near future. …read more Source:: Open Source S
This cryptocurrency phishing attack uses new trick to drains wallets
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•Campaign uses automation to empty cryptocurrency wallets and produce lucrative returns. …read more Source:: Open Source S
IoT security: Is cryptocurrency-mining malware your next big headache?
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•IoT devices lack the power of PCs, but some dark web users are still keen to see if compromising connected devices for financial gain is plausible. …read more Source:: Open Source S