eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

Since blockchain’s arrival, cryptocurrency has framed the technology as permissionless, or a public blockchain. Beyond financial exchange, permissionless blockchains offer strong security through decentralization, and potential use cases include identity verification, voting, and fundraising. Cryptocurrency Risks for Coins.

Cybersecurity 135

Cybersecurity Cryptocurrency Technology Energy and Utilities 135

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The consequences of such breaches can be severe, including identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage for the affected organizations. With the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, it’s targeted exchanges and wallets through software vulnerabilities and phishing attacks to steal credentials.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 88

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

resident Ahmad Wagaafe Hared and Matthew Gene Ditman of Las Vegas were part of a group that specialized in tricking or bribing representatives at the major wireless providers into giving them control over phone numbers belonging to people they later targeted for extortion and theft. According to indictments unsealed this week, Tucson, Ariz.

Cryptocurrency 236

Cryptocurrency Identity Theft Mobile Accountability 236

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The consequences of such breaches can be severe, including identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage for the affected organizations. With the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, it’s targeted exchanges and wallets through software vulnerabilities and phishing attacks to steal credentials.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 52

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Warning signs. Less common types.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Less Common Types of Malware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 27, 2019

With what we experienced in 2016 and 2018, is there any doubt there will be a rise in disinformation–homegrown and imported–of all stripe in the upcoming elections? Cryptocurrency miners will continue to get rich off of stolen electricity. Water finds its level, but it will be rough for a while. . The cloud will leak.

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity CISO IoT Insurance 100

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Alexander Vinnik , a Russian national, in May 2024 pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in operating the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e from 2011 to 2017. French authorities accused Vinnik of defrauding more than 100 people in six French cities between 2016 and 2018. reported the Associated Press.

Cryptocurrency 74

Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Identity Theft Ransomware 74