Malware can show up where you least expect it. Researchers discovered a logic bomb attack in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository, which is code repository for Python developers and…
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Cryptomining criminals under the spotlight – a SophosLabs report
A new SophosLabs report takes you inside a cryptomining gang.
US offers up to $5m reward for information on North Korean hackers
Know anything about North Korean hackers and their activities in cyberspace, past or ongoing? The US on Wednesday said that it’s got up to $5 million in Rewards for Justice…
US offers up to $5m reward for information on North Korean hackers
Know anything about North Korean hackers and their activities in cyberspace, past or ongoing? The US on Wednesday said that it’s got up to $5 million in Rewards for Justice…
Cryptojacking is almost conquered – crushed along with coinhive.com
Cryptojacking may not be entirely gone following the shutdown of notorious cryptomining service Coinhive – but it’s drastically diminished. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author:…
IOTA shuts down network temporarily to fight wallet hacker
Popular cryptocurrency IOTA has temporarily shut down its entire network after a hacker stole funds from ten of its highest-value users. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by…
Monero cryptominers hijack hundreds of unpatched Docker hosts
A recently-disclosed vulnerability in the Docker containerisation platform is being exploited by cybercriminals to mine the Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency on hundreds of servers. This post appeared first on Naked Security…
Crypto Mining Malwares – One of the Most Practiced Attacks during 2018
Due to hard detection and easy execution of the attack, 2018 has seen excessive crypto mining malwares. Cryptojacking attacks are based on cryptocurrency mining software injection into thousands of devices,…
Cryptojacking for beginners – what you need to know
Cryptojacking has hit the headlines in recent months. But what is it? And do you need to be worried? This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author:…
Google bans Android miners from Play Store
Google has cracked down on apps that mine for cryptocurrency, banning them entirely from its official Google Play Store. This post appeared first on Naked Security Blog by Sophos Author:…