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Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:20:00 +0000
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| We take a look at what happens when one of the most popular DIY Deepfakes programs decides to monetise with a spot of coin mining. Surprise: it doesn’t end well. Categories: Tags: coin miningcoinhivecryptodeepfakedeepfakesfakefakeappminermining |
The post Deepfakes FakeApp tool (briefly) includes cryptominer appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Prashant Kadam| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:38:43 +0000
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Tezos are in full swing. And they have exponentially increased cryptocurrency mining (or cryptomining) activities. Previously, cryptomining was carried out by powerful and dedicated mining hardware or by utilizing distributed computing because the entire process requires a lot of computation. However, there has been an observable change in the mining trends. Now, web browsers are taking part in cryptomining and its activity is growing because…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:53:19 +0000
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| The digital world of Bitcoin is ablaze with profit, speculation, and potential riches for all – unfortunately, scammers are in on the action and will stop at nothing to relieve the unwary of their digital fortunes. From the oldest tricks in the book to all new types of scams, it seems everyone is turning their attention to Bitcoin. What are the threats, and what can you do about it to stay safe? Categories: Tags: bitcoinBitCoin Scambtccoincryptocurrencyfakefaucetminerminersminingphishphishingscamsupport scammer |
The post There’s a hole in my bucket: Bitcoin scams aim to exploit volatile market appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
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.
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Credit to Author: Jordan Pearson| Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:05:44 +0000
And infection rates could rise.
Read MoreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:45:49 +0000
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| Continuing education about cryptocurrency, we provide some insight into the technology behind blockchain and explain what makes it secure. Categories: Tags: bitcoinblockchainminernodeproof of stakeproof of worksmart contracts |
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