- Security
- By George Dascalu
- June 16th, 2021
Could Monero Replace Bitcoin in the Cybercrime World?
Due to its more private nature, Monero is starting to be preferred by crybercriminals on ransom demands
- Security
- By Bogdan Popa
- January 16th, 2020
Windows Malware Disguised as WAV Hides Cryptominer, Accidentally Causes BSOD
It also uses EternalBlue to infect computers in the network
- Linux
- By Bogdan Popa
- January 21st, 2019
Linux Virus Removes Security Software to Mine Monero
Malware found to target five Linux security products
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- November 23rd, 2018
New Crypto-Miner Attacks Linux Machines, Kills Other Miners and Anti-Malware
Self-propagates to other network devices using SSH
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- November 8th, 2018
Hackers Charged for Creating 6K Strong Cryptojacking Network
This is a cryptojacking South Korean premiere
- Security
- By Sergiu Gatlan
- September 17th, 2018
Government Hates Cryptocurrency. Attackers Use Gov Websites for Mining.
Crooks use high traffic government sites to make bank
- Security
- By Bogdan Popa
- May 18th, 2018
Coin Mining Malware Bypasses Antivirus, Crashes Windows When Force-Closed
WinstarNssmMiner uses all PC resources to mine for Monero
- Apple
- By Bogdan Popa
- March 13th, 2018
macOS Calendar App Whitelisted by Apple Quietly Mined Cryptocurrency
Mining offered in exchange for premium features, but the process doesn’t stop even when users opt out
- Security Fixes and Improvements
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- September 21st, 2016
Security Bug Lets Hackers Steal Monero, Today's 2nd Most Popular Cryptocurrency
Despite fix, many Monero wallets remain vulnerable
- Virus alerts
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- September 9th, 2016
Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Discovered Targeting Seagate NAS Hard Drives
Malware authors have made around $86,400, so far
- Virus alerts
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- August 9th, 2016
Linux Trojan Mines for Cryptocurrency Using Misconfigured Redis Database Servers
Dr.Web discovers new Linux trojan named Linux.Lady.1
- Virus alerts
- By Catalin Cimpanu
- June 14th, 2016
PhotoMiner Worm Spreads via Vulnerable FTP Servers, Mines for Crypto-Currency
Crooks use worm to mine for the Monero crypto-currency