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US charges three North Korean hackers over crypto attacks and WannaCry ransomware

DIGIT — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:00:34 +0000

The Department of Justice has indicted three hackers affiliated with the infamous Lazarus Group.

US Gov’t Issues New Guidance Against North Korea’s Cryptojacking, Ransomware and Hacking

DIGIT — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:10:00 +0000

North Korean cyber program is the subject of new U.S. Treasury and FBI advisory calling on the international community to address threats like Lazarus Group

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New Report Finds North Korean Mining of XMR Increased Tenfold in 2019, Online Activity 300%

DIGIT — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:10:52 +0000

A report published by cybersecurity organization Insikt Group claims internet use in North Korea has grown significantly in the past three years. The group cites a “300% increase in the volume of activity to and from North Korean networks since 2017,” and part of this activity involves monero (XMR) mining. Insikt observes a tenfold increase […]

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Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Detections Up Almost 500 Percent in 2018: Report

DIGIT — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:45:00 +0000

Researchers claim that a tool allegedly stolen from the NSA is behind a major uptick in crypto mining malware

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Kaspersky Labs: Cryptojacking Now ‘Wears The Threat Crown,’ Overtaking Ransomware

DIGIT — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:03:57 +0000

Crypto mining malware is becoming more popular than ransomware due to its “discreet and modest way” of making money, Kaspersky Labs reports

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Fear of WannaCry Fuels New Email Spam Campaign

DIGIT — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:00:22 +0000

In the world of ransomware, there is no such thing as a quiet day. Although the days of WannaCry attacks are long past, it seems some people are trying to bring them back. A new email blackmail campaign is sending out threatening messages in this regard, even though it has nothing to do with the ... Read more

UK Medical Group Partners With Blockchain Platform For Medical Records For Pilot Program

DIGIT — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:49:04 +0000

Blockchain-based Medicalchain platform to partner with UK medical group for pilot program. #NEWS

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Research Shows British Companies Are Diversifying Crypto Stockpiles, No Longer BTC-Focused

DIGIT — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:06:59 +0000

Survey shows that British business with crypto stockpiles have diversified beyond BTC to altcoins #NEWS

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Fearing Ransomware Attacks, Companies Preemptively Buying Bitcoin

DIGIT — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 21:53:01 +0000

Ransomware has been on a rampage this year, and companies are responding by preemptively buying Bitcoin so they can unlock their data quickly if attacked. #NEWS

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