Cryptojacking

Monero

Cryptojackers Making Secondary Income Off Security Data Seizures: Report

As monero's price fell in 2018, cryptojackers innovated by stealing user data like passwords and IP addresses.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2019
Security

Firefox Browser Adds Option to Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts

Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2019
Crime

8 Illicit Crypto-Mining Windows Apps Removed From Microsoft Store

Eight apps have been removed from Microsoft's app store after Symantec found they could illicitly mine cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2019
Hacking

New Crypto Mining Malware Seen to ‘Evolve,’ Say Researchers

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Check Point say a relatively new form of crypto mining malware, dubbed KingMiner, is “evolving.”

Policy & regulation  ·  30 November 2018
Security

Botnets Are Being Repurposed for Crypto Mining Malware: Kaspersky

A security bulletin released by Kaspersky Labs states that botnets are increasingly being used to distribute illicit crypto mining software.

Markets  ·  29 November 2018
Security

Report Finds Cryptojacking Instances Jumped 400% In A Year

A report by a group of cybersecurity researchers found that cryptojacking instances jumped more than 400 percent in a year.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 September 2018
Europe

Europol Warns of Crypto Hacks and Mining Malware in Latest Report

Europol has warned against the rising threats of cryptocurrency hacks and mining malware in a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 September 2018
Crime

Cryptojacking Scripts Found on Local Indian Government Sites

Municipal government websites in Andhra Pradesh are running cryptojacking scripts, a group of security researchers found earlier this month.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 September 2018
Cryptojacking

Firefox Plans to Block Crypto Mining Malware in Future Releases

Mozilla Firefox intends to add a function to block cryptomining scripts on websites by default in one of its upcoming releases.

Business  ·  31 August 2018
Crime

Crypto Mining Attacks Soar in First Half of 2018

Instances of crypto-mining malware jumped by almost 1,000 percent in the year up to June 2018, according to a Trend Micro report.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2018
Cryptojacking

Steam Yanks Game From Marketplace Over Crypto Mining Allegations

Video game marketplace Steam removed an alleged crypto miner from its platform Monday amid user complaints.

Business  ·  31 July 2018
Mining Malware

New Crypto Mining Malware Targeting Corporate Networks, Says Kaspersky

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a new form of cryptojacking malware targeting corporations in multiple countries.

Tech  ·  27 July 2018
Crime

‘Cryptojacking’ Software Attack Hits Hundreds of Websites

The latest cryptojacking attack affects outdated versions of a major content management system.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2018
Europe

UK Cyber Security Division Issues Warning on PC ‘Cryptojacking’

The UK National Cyber Security Centre highlighted the rising number of browser apps which force computers to mine cryptocurrencies in a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2018