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Viber may be treated like Telegram if security services are not able to obtain its encryption keys, Russia’s telecom minister said. The app offers end-to-end encryption, and is the most popular messenger in several Eastern European countries. Recently, its CEO, Michael Shmilov, said the company would not be able to hand over the keys. Also […]
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Cryptocurrency service providers have been a prime target for criminals for as long as most people can remember. Most recently, security researchers came across FacexWorm, which targets cryptocurrency trading platforms accessed through affected browsers. It is another worrisome development for crypto enthusiasts. FacexWorm is a big Problem Researchers over at TrendMicro have outlined the potential problems caused by FacexWorm. As the name somewhat suggests, the malware in question is mainly distributed through Facebook Messenger. This is one of the downsides of using increasingly popular instant messaging apps, as they will attract criminals of all kinds sooner or later. In this particular case, it seemsPowered by WPeMatico
If you’ve interacted with Facebook, you may have had run-ins with spam bots that infest your profile (or your friends’ profiles) and post links or advertisements without your permission. Well, the same malware that tells your friends to “Check out this link for 90% off a BRAND NEW pair of Ray Bands. WOW!” is now being used to mine cryptocurrency. A downloaded client runs mining software that contributes hashing power to the malware’s source server. Unaware Facebook users may have downloaded this bot through links shared on Facebook Messenger. Mining on Someone Else’s Dime You could be mining cryptocurrency without even knowing it,Powered by WPeMatico
From a cybersecurity point of view, 2017 has not been the best of years. In fact, there have been so many new threats, there’s genuine reason to be afraid. The rise of hidden Monero mining scripts is one of those problems people shouldn’t overlook. It seems a new variant, known as Digimine, is spreading through Facebook Messenger. Criminals will continue to use methods like these to make money until people start taking device security more seriously. Digimine Targets Facebook Messenger Users Truth be told, it was only a matter of time until we saw the next evolution of Monero miningPowered by WPeMatico