Mining Malware

UK

30% of UK Firms Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in a Month: Survey

Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 August 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

Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners

Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Crime

Telegram Founder: Crypto Mining Malware Attack Isn’t Due to App Flaw

A cybersecurity firm says Telegram has been exploited for crypto mining by hackers, but the messaging app's founder says it is not to blame.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2018
Crime

NSA ‘DoubleStar’ Backdoor Blamed for Cryptocurrency Mining Malware

A type of cryptocurrency mining malware has spread due to an exploit developed by the US National Security Agency.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 June 2017
Bitcoin

Hackers Reroute ISP Traffic to Steal $83k in Bitcoins

Attackers have managed to reroute internet traffic from numerous internet service providers (ISPs) to steal bitcoins and altcoins.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2014
Crime

How Unsuspecting Homeowners Helped Hackers Mine 500 Million Dogecoins

Security flaws opened the door to a dogecoin mining scam that may have affected thousands.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 June 2014
Bitcoin

Google Pulls Five Mobile Wallpaper Apps Due to Bitcoin Mining Malware

Newly discovered bitcoin mining malware shows a greater degree of sophistication, says mobile security firm Lookout.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 April 2014
Crime

Chrome Extension Could Be Vulnerable to Cryptocurrency Malware

The Cryptsy Dogecoin Live Ticker Chrome extension could be susceptible to malware monitoring visits to cryptocurrency exchanges or wallets.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 April 2014
Bitcoin

Study: Bitcoin Wallet Attacks Rose Sharply in 2013

New data from cybersecurity firm Kapersky Labs shows a sharp increase in bitcoin-related malware attacks occurred in 2013.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2014
Bitcoin

Mining Malware Infects Mobile Market via Google Play Apps

Cryptocurrency mining malware for PC platforms has been around for a while, but now it has gone mobile.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2014
Bitcoin

Linux Malware Evolves to Mine Cryptocurrencies

Cyrptocurrency mining malware has previously targeted Windows PCs. Now Linux owners are getting a taste of malware misery too.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 March 2014