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Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:00:08 +0000
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| Why threat actors prefer mining for Monero rather than for the very hot Bitcoin cryptocurrency? Let us point out some possible reasons. Categories: Tags: bitcoinBlockExplorerBlockHashblocknumbercryptocurrencyminingmonero |
The post How cryptocurrency mining works: Bitcoin vs. Monero appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:37:17 +0000
In this week’s Kaspersky Lab’s Transatlantic Cable podcast, Dave and Jeff look at cryptokittens, password pains, 2-factor authentication earrings and much more.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:47:59 +0000
In this week’s edition Kaspersky Lab’s Transatlantic Cable podcast, Dave and Jeff discuss the company’s security predictions for 2018.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Pradeep Kulkarni| Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:21:16 +0000
Ransomware outbreaks have been on the rise for quite some time now but suddenly we are observing a change in this trend. Seems like the rise observed in cryptocurrency valuations especially for Bitcoins is making attackers to go after cryptocurrency mining. Cryptocurrency miner malware have become hot attack vectors for…
The post Massive campaign delivering Monero Miner via compromised websites – an analysis by Quick Heal Security Labs appeared first on Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000
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| Text messages are being sent around claiming recipients are in possession of a Bitcoin. That would be quite a lot of free money…if it were true. Instead you get the Bitcoin Code, a dodgy trading site we recommend staying far away from. Categories: Tags: bitcoinBitcoin CodebtcCoinDesksmsspam |
The post Text messages and the Bitcoin Code: follow the money trail appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: David Buxton| Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:13:44 +0000
The Cybersecurity Summit is more than you might think: We talked space, blockchain, quantum computing, and more
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Credit to Author: Jordan Pearson| Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:55:26 +0000
The latest twist in Bitcoin’s scaling drama is a big one.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:30:00 +0000
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| A Bitcoin multiplier scam in disguise is the latest trick pulled by the Magnitude exploit kit operator. Categories: Tags: bitcoincryptocurrencymagniberMagnitudemultiplierscam |
The post Magnitude EK actor goes for Bitcoin multiplier scam (updated) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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