Cryptojacking – DIGIT INFO

Malware exploits weak passwords in PostgreSQL for cryptojacking

DIGIT — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:20:23 +0000

Up to 800,000 internet-connected databases could be vulnerable to crypto-mining malware that will use their computing capacity.

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Nebraska Man Faces 50 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Cryptojacking Scheme

DIGIT — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:15:58 +0000

United States prosecutors have charged Charles O. Parks III with wire fraud and money laundering after he allegedly ran a “large-scale illegal ‘cryptojacking’ operation,” defrauding two cloud computing providers out of $3.5 million to mine $970,000 in cryptocurrencies such as ether, litecoin, and monero without authorization. Parks, who was arrested in Nebraska and faces up […]

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Windows tool targeted by hackers deploys crypto mining malware

DIGIT — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:59:52 +0000

Software installers affected are mainly used for 3D modeling and graphic design, with French being the most frequent language used in the malware campaign.

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Cybercrooks to ditch BTC as regulation and tracking improves: Kaspersky

DIGIT — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:58:00 +0000

The cybersecurity firm predicted that crypto-related cybercrime won’t slow down in 2023, but it will move on from Bitcoin as a source of payment.

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‘Cryptojacking’ rises 30% to record highs despite crypto slump: Report

DIGIT — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:12:51 +0000

Cryptojacking has become a lucrative choice for cybercriminals as many victims are unaware they have been compromised.

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13 apps removed after researchers uncover Trojan crypto wallet scheme

DIGIT — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:09:15 +0000

The scheme, which has been in operation since May 2021, targeted Chinese users through social media groups and fake websites.

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Google Cloud to detect crypto-mining malware on virtual machines

DIGIT — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Bad actors using malware to steal GPU power to mine crypto will have to up their game to deal with Google Cloud’s latest security protocol.

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‘Less sophisticated’ malware is stealing millions: Chainalysis

DIGIT — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:22:22 +0000

Chainalysis warned that even “low-skilled cybercriminals” are using malware to swipe funds from crypto hodlers.

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HP-Branded Servers Hijacked to Mine $110,000 Worth of Cryptocurrency

DIGIT — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:30:49 +0000

Hackers recently took control of a group of HP-branded servers and used them to remotely mine a cryptocurrency called raptoreum, according to reports. This resulted in the compromised cluster of HP machines becoming the biggest contributor to the total mining pool of the cryptocurrency, allowing attackers to rake in $110,000 worth. The coins are said […]

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Russia, US in Top 3 for Crypto-Related Threats, Cybersecurity Report Unveils

DIGIT — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:00:27 +0000

Threats related to cryptocurrency have followed prices, decreasing significantly after the market slump in May, suggests a recent report released by a leading internet security firm. Detections fell by almost a quarter but Russia remains the most affected country, with the U.S. ranking in the top three as well. ESET: 1 in 10 Crypto-Focused Threats […]

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