A malicious Google Chrome extension, dubbed FacexWorm, has been targeting cryptocurrency exchanges via Facebook Messenger, according to researchers at Trend Micro. FaceExWorm was first identified last August by Kaspersky Labs researcher David … [Read more...] about FacexWorm Targets Facebook Messenger
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Smominru Botnet Using EternalBlue To Launch Cryptocurrency Attacks
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has been tracking the Smominru botnet, which has been earning millions of dollars for its operators by illegally mining the cryptocurrency Monero, which is using the EternalBlue exploit (CVE-2017-0144 SMB). Monero can’t … [Read more...] about Smominru Botnet Using EternalBlue To Launch Cryptocurrency Attacks
Hancock Regional Hospital Hit With Ransomware
Last week, Indiana-based Hancock Health suffered from a ransomware attack on the data it holds on its patients. The organization posted a statement on its website on January 15th explaining what had happened: “At approximately 9:30 PM on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Hancock Regional Hospital Hit With Ransomware
Bitfinex Impacted by DDoS Attacks
Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange was slammed by multiple DDoS attacks earlier this month. On December 12 and again on December 17, the exchange tweeted that it was “currently under heavy DDoS” and was working on further mitigation. It directed … [Read more...] about Bitfinex Impacted by DDoS Attacks
The Lazarus Group Targeting Cryptocurrency Users
The Lazarus Group is targeting cryptocurrency users, according to various figures in the security community, including cybersecurity firm Proofpoint (of Sunnyvale, California) who issued a report on Tuesday with information about “a number of … [Read more...] about The Lazarus Group Targeting Cryptocurrency Users