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Cryptojacking campaign uses Shodan to scan for Docker hosts to hackCryptojacking campaign uses Shodan to scan for Docker hosts to hack

Cryptojacking campaign uses Shodan to scan for Docker hosts to hack

A new cryptojacking campaign was spotted by experts at Trend Micro, crooks are using Shodan to scan for Docker hosts…

6 years ago
Malware campaign uses multiple propagation methods, including EternalBlueMalware campaign uses multiple propagation methods, including EternalBlue

Malware campaign uses multiple propagation methods, including EternalBlue

Hackers are using the EternalBlue exploit and leveraging advantage of Living off the Land (LotL) obfuscated PowerShell-based scripts to deliver…

6 years ago
Modular Cryptojacking malware uses worm abilities to spreadModular Cryptojacking malware uses worm abilities to spread

Modular Cryptojacking malware uses worm abilities to spread

Security experts at 360 Total Security have discovered a new modular cryptocurrency malware that implements worm capabilities to spread. Security…

6 years ago
CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service will shut down on March 8, 2019CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service will shut down on March 8, 2019

CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service will shut down on March 8, 2019

The popular in-browser cryptocurrency mining service Coinhive has announced that it will shut down on March 8, 2019. The service…

6 years ago
Experts found a new powerful modular Linux cryptominerExperts found a new powerful modular Linux cryptominer

Experts found a new powerful modular Linux cryptominer

Security experts from Russian antivirus firm Dr.Web have discovered a new strain of Linux cryptominer tracked as Linux.BtcMine.174. The Linux cryptominer…

7 years ago
Experts warn of fake Adobe Flash update hiding a miner that works as a legitimate updateExperts warn of fake Adobe Flash update hiding a miner that works as a legitimate update

Experts warn of fake Adobe Flash update hiding a miner that works as a legitimate update

Security experts from Palo Alto Networks warn of fake Adobe Flash update hiding a miner that works as legitimate update…

7 years ago
Sustes Malware: CPU for MoneroSustes Malware: CPU for Monero

Sustes Malware: CPU for Monero

Sustes Malware doesn't infect victims by itself, but it is spread via brute-force activities with special focus on IoT and…

7 years ago
ZombieBoy, a new Monero miner that allows to earn $1,000 on a monthly basisZombieBoy, a new Monero miner that allows to earn $1,000 on a monthly basis

ZombieBoy, a new Monero miner that allows to earn $1,000 on a monthly basis

A security researcher discovered a new crypto mining worm dubbed ZombieBoy that leverages several exploits to evade detection. The security researcher James Quinn…

7 years ago
Crooks leverage obfuscated Coinhive shortlink in a large crypto-mining operationCrooks leverage obfuscated Coinhive shortlink in a large crypto-mining operation

Crooks leverage obfuscated Coinhive shortlink in a large crypto-mining operation

Crooks leverage an alternative scheme to mine cryptocurrencies, they don't inject the CoinHive JavaScript miner directly into compromised websites. Security…

7 years ago
Crooks exploit CVE-2018-7602 Drupal flaw, aka Drupalgeddon3 to deliver Monero minerCrooks exploit CVE-2018-7602 Drupal flaw, aka Drupalgeddon3 to deliver Monero miner

Crooks exploit CVE-2018-7602 Drupal flaw, aka Drupalgeddon3 to deliver Monero miner

Crooks are attempting to exploit a recently patched Drupal vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2018-7602, to drop Monero mining malware onto vulnerable systems. The…

7 years ago