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New Android malware steals private keys from screenshots and images

DIGIT — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:59:25 +0000

According to a recent FBI warning, North Korean hackers are “aggressively targeting” the crypto industry with “well-disguised” attacks.

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AI-driven crypto crime is only just beginning — Elliptic report

DIGIT — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:27:40 +0000

Elliptic’s 2024 report exposes how AI is increasingly used for sophisticated crypto crimes, from deepfake scams to state-sponsored cyberattacks, signaling that these threats are just beginning.

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Cybersecurity Firm Spots a Crypto Stealer Distributed Through a Massive Email Spam Campaign and Discord Channels

DIGIT — Thu, 13 May 2021 05:30:43 +0000

A crypto stealer seems to have spread through a massive spam campaign across several countries, including the United States, Australia, Japan, and Germany. The malware dubbed “Panda Stealer” has been spotted by a cybersecurity company. It is reportedly also distributed on Discord channels. Malware Can Also Steal Data From Telegram and Discord Apps According to […]

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The Pirate Bay Is Again Using Users’ CPUs to Mine XMR

DIGIT — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 22:25:21 +0000

The Pirate Bay is again taking over its users’ CPUs in order to mine the Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency to generate additional revenue. Unlike previous times, the site now displays a notification on the matter for users to know what is going on with their systems. Also Read: The Daily: Bitmain Valued at $12 Billion, New […]

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Bitcoin in Brief Tuesday: Crypto Bets, Viruses, Messages, All Because of Football

DIGIT — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:18:56 +0000

The world loves football (or soccer) and crypto companies won’t let the craze expire without tapping into it. Fans can now make predictions and place bets on a blockchain-based platform with a prize fund in cryptocurrency. Unfortunately, not only legitimate businesses, but also scammers have been trying to take advantage of the emotions surrounding the […]

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Google Moves Against Cryptojacking, Bans Chrome Mining Extensions

DIGIT — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:34:29 +0000

James Wagner, Extensions Platform Product Manager of Google, took to the behemoth’s Chromium Blog on Monday in a post titled, Protecting Users from Extension Cryptojacking. “Starting today,” Mr. Wagner explained, “Chrome Web Store will no longer accept extensions that mine cryptocurrency. Existing extensions that mine cryptocurrency will be delisted from the Chrome Web Store in […]

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