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Hackers hijack antivirus updates to drop GuptiMiner malware

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APRIL 23, 2024

North Korean hackers have been exploiting the updating mechanism of the eScan antivirus to plant backdoors on big corporate networks and deliver cryptocurrency miners through GuptiMiner malware. [.]

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500M Avira Antivirus Users Introduced to Cryptomining

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2022

Many readers were surprised to learn recently that the popular Norton 360 antivirus suite now ships with a program which lets customers make money mining virtual currency. Avira Free Antivirus). “Avira Crypto allows you to use your computer’s idle time to mine the cryptocurrency Ethereum (ETH),” the FAQ explains.

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eScan Antivirus Update Mechanism Exploited to Spread Backdoors and Miners

The Hacker News

APRIL 24, 2024

A new malware campaign has been exploiting the updating mechanism of the eScan antivirus software to distribute backdoors and cryptocurrency miners like XMRig through a long-standing threat codenamed GuptiMiner targeting large corporate networks.

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Hackers hijacked the eScan Antivirus update mechanism in malware campaign

Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2024

A malware campaign has been exploiting the updating mechanism of the eScan antivirus to distribute backdoors and cryptocurrency miners. Avast researchers discovered and analyzed a malware campaign that exploited the update mechanism of the eScan antivirus to distribute backdoors and crypto miners.

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Norton 360 antivirus now lets you mine Ethereum cryptocurrency

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 2, 2021

NortonLifelock has added the ability to mine Ethereum cryptocurrency directly within its Norton 360 antivirus program as a way to "protect" users from malicious mining software. [.].

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Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

One of the alleged hackers was first profiled here in 2012 as the owner of a Chinese antivirus firm. One of the men indicted as part of APT41 — now 35-year-old Tan DaiLin — was the subject of a 2012 KrebsOnSecurity story that sought to shed light on a Chinese antivirus product marketed as Anvisoft. Image: FBI.

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Hands on with Norton antivirus Ethereum mining: The good and the bad

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 7, 2021

Last week, NortonLifelock announced that the Norton 360 antivirus suite would soon be able to mine Ethereum cryptocurrency while the computer is idle. In this article, we go hands-on with the new 'Norton Crypto' feature to show what's good about it and what's bad. [.].

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Cryptocurrency Scams: A Billion Dollar Tale of Deception and Intrigue

Quick Heal Antivirus

APRIL 16, 2024

The post Cryptocurrency Scams: A Billion Dollar Tale of Deception and Intrigue appeared first on Quick Heal Blog. Haven’t online transactions made life easier? With luxuries like banking from the comfort of your home, you can.

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Norton’s Antivirus Product Now Includes an Ethereum Miner

Schneier on Security

JANUARY 7, 2022

Norton 360 can now mine Ethereum. It’s opt-in, and the company keeps 15%. It’s hard to uninstall this option.

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Cybersecurity industry reacts as antivirus pioneer John McAfee found dead

CSO Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

antivirus pioneer John McAfee was found dead in a Spanish prison cell on Wednesday June 25, 2021. According to Spanish authorities, the cause of the 75-year-old’s death was suicide. Learn 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board and 6 steps for building a robust incident response plan. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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GUEST ESSAY: Securing your cryptocurrency — best practices for Bitcoin wallet security

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over time, Bitcoin has become the most widely used cryptocurrency in the world. To avoid potential vulnerabilities, keep your operating system, antivirus software, and other security tools up to date. About the essayist: Ronin Ashford is a passionate tech enthusiast and a dedicated cryptocurrency investor.

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Blockchain & Fraud Prevention: Strategies to overcome the cryptocurrency scam

Quick Heal Antivirus

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that generally only exists electronically. The post Blockchain & Fraud Prevention: Strategies to overcome the cryptocurrency scam appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. There is no.

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Miner Profits: Norton Adds Crypto 'Feature' to Antivirus

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 10, 2022

Back in July 2021, NortonLifeLock announced Norton Crypto, a feature made available in the popular antivirus product Norton 360, which allows users to mine cryptocurrency while their PC is idle. Norton "Antivirus" now sneakily installs cryptomining software on your computer, and then SKIMS A COMMISSION. January 4, 2022.

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Convicted: He Helped Cybercriminals Evade Antivirus

SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2021

DOJ prosecutors say Oleg Koshkin, a 41-year-old Russian national, operated a crypting service used to conceal Kelihos malware from antivirus software. In other words, it could fool antivirus into believing there was no threat and no security reason to deny the malware access to a particular system.

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Convicted: He Helped Cybercriminals Evade Antivirus

SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2021

DOJ prosecutors say Oleg Koshkin, a 41-year-old Russian national, operated a crypting service used to conceal Kelihos malware from antivirus software. In other words, it could fool antivirus into believing there was no threat and no security reason to deny the malware access to a particular system.

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WeSteal, a shameless commodity cryptocurrency stealer available for sale

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

The bold author of a new cryptocurrency stealer, dubbed WeSteal, is promising its customers a leading way to make money in 2021. According to Palo Alto Networks, the author of WeSteal, that goes online as “ComplexCodes,” started advertising the cryptocurrency stealer on underground forums in mid-February 2021.

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Norton 360 Now Comes With a Cryptominer

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. According to the FAQ posted on its site , “ Norton Crypto ” will mine Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrency while the customer’s computer is idle.

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Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s calendar at Calendly , a popular application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call. capital).

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Satacom delivers browser extension that steals cryptocurrency

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2023

The main purpose of the malware that is dropped by the Satacom downloader is to steal BTC from the victim’s account by performing web injections into targeted cryptocurrency websites. Threat actor’s BTC wallet address To get hold of the victim’s cryptocurrency, the threat actors use web injects on the targeted websites.

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Computer Repair Technicians Are Stealing Your Data

Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In one, the researcher explained they had installed antivirus software and performed a disk cleanup to “remove multiple viruses on the device.” The researchers added documents, both sexually revealing and non-sexual pictures, and a cryptocurrency wallet with credentials. The laptops were freshly imaged Windows 10 laptops.

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Cryptocurrency Attacks to be Aware of in 2021

Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s been a pretty big year so far for cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies’ current total market cap sits just above $1.7 The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently launched an IPO, India has reversed a ban on cryptocurrencies, and ransomware groups continue to demand payment in anonymity-based cryptocurrency.

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Crackonosh Monero miner made $2M after infecting 222,000 Win systems

Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2021

Researchers have discovered a strain of cryptocurrency-mining malware, tracked as Crackonosh, that abuses Windows Safe mode to avoid detection. . Researchers from Avast have spotted a strain of cryptocurrency miner, tracked as Crackonosh, that abuses Windows Safe mode to avoid detection. ” reads the analysis published by Avast.

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A new surprise feature for Norton 360 antivirus users: you can mine for cryptocurrency

Zero Day

JUNE 3, 2021

The vendor says that bringing mining in-house has security benefits.

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Lazarus APT continues to target cryptocurrency businesses with Mac malware

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

In 2018, the Lazarus APT group targeted several cryptocurrency exchanges , including the campaign tracked as Operation AppleJeus discovered in August 2018. If you’re part of the booming cryptocurrency or technological startup industry, exercise extra caution when dealing with new third parties or installing software on your systems.”

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Crypto Hackers Using Babadeda Crypter to Make Their Malware Undetectable

The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A new malware campaign has been discovered targeting cryptocurrency, non-fungible token (NFT), and DeFi aficionados through Discord channels to deploy a crypter named "Babadeda" that's capable of bypassing antivirus solutions and stage a variety of attacks. "[T]his

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Norton 360 Cryptominer, Fake QR Codes on Parking Meters, Facebook Account Deactivation

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2022

Norton 360, a popular antivirus product, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers, some cities in Texas have been hit with a phishing scam designed to get users to pay through fraudulent QR code stickers on public parking meters, and how Facebook is still collecting data about you even if you deactivate […].

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US Government Exposes North Korean Malware

Schneier on Security

MAY 14, 2020

The first of the new malware variants, COPPERHEDGE , is described as a Remote Access Tool (RAT) "used by advanced persistent threat (APT) cyber actors in the targeting of cryptocurrency exchanges and related entities." It's interesting to see the US government take a more aggressive stance on foreign malware. Me, I like reading the codenames.

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Antivirus Renegade John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison Cell

SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

He was also charged in a Manhattan federal court earlier this year for his alleged involvement in a pump-and-dump cryptocurrency scheme. McAfee was arrested in Spain in October 2020 following the Western District of Tennessee's announcement of a 10-count indictment for skipping out on millions in incomes taxes from 2014 to 2018.

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John McAfee Dies in Spanish Prison After Extradition Order

WIRED Threat Level

JUNE 23, 2021

The antivirus pioneer and alleged cryptocurrency scammer was 75 years old.

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Antivirus Renegade John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison Cell

SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

He was also charged in a Manhattan federal court earlier this year for his alleged involvement in a pump-and-dump cryptocurrency scheme. McAfee was arrested in Spain in October 2020 following the Western District of Tennessee's announcement of a 10-count indictment for skipping out on millions in incomes taxes from 2014 to 2018.

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Cryptocurrency miners infected more than 50% of the European airport workstations

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2019

European airport systems were infected with a Monero cryptocurrency miner that was linked to the Anti-CoinMiner campaign discovered this summer by Zscaler researchers. . Experts pointed out that the Monero miners were installed on the European airport systems, even if they were running an industry-standard antivirus.

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Crooks made more than $560K with a simple clipboard hijacker

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2021

Avast researchers analyzed the activity of a simple cryptocurrency malware dubbed HackBoss that allowed its operators to earn over $560K. The antivirus company Avast analyzed the case of a simple malware dubbed HackBoss and how it allowed its operators to earn more $560K worth of cryptocurrency since November 2018.

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John McAfee Charged in 'Pump & Dump' Cryptocurrency Scheme

Dark Reading

MARCH 4, 2021

Justice officials claim antivirus founder and associate fraudulently promoted altcoins via Twitter.

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Norton Crypto, the controversial cryptomining feature of Norton 360

Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2022

Experts warn that the popular antivirus product Norton 360 has installed a cryptocurrency miner on its customers’ computers. Many users ignore that Norton 360 comes with a cryptomining feature, dubbed Norton Crypto, that could allow them to earn money mining Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrency while the customer’s computer is idle.

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Threat actors target crypto and NFT communities with Babadeda crypter

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Morphisec researchers spread cryptocurrency malware dubbed Babadeda in attacks aimed at crypto and NFT communities. Morphisec researchers spotted a new crypto-malware strain, tracked as Babadeda, targeting cryptocurrency, non-fungible token (NFT), and DeFi passionates through Discord channels. ” concludes the report.

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NFTs – Protecting the investment

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Cryptocurrency has been subjected to a rapidly changing balance of laws for the government to try and control it through regulation. Indeed, Vice recently reported that the US tax authorities had placed sanctions on 57 cryptocurrency addresses and one popular exchange due to their connections with money laundering. Staying ahead.

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New KryptoCibule Windows Trojan spreads via malicious torrents

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The malware has been active since at least December 2018, it targets cryptocurrency users as a triple threat. The malware uses the victim’s resource to mine cryptocurrency, steals cryptocurrency wallet-related files, and replaces wallet addresses in the clipboard to hijack cryptocurrency payments.

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Windows Malware that Mines for Crypto ‘Crackonosh’ Used by Hackers to Infect Gamers’ PCs

Heimadal Security

JUNE 28, 2021

Security specialists have recently discovered that Crackonosh, a new strain of cryptocurrency-mining malware dispensed through pirated and cracked versions of popular online games is destroying antivirus solutions and secretively mining cryptocurrency in multiple countries.

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The BABADEDA Crypter – an Emerging Crypter targeting the Crypto, NFT, and DeFi communities

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

. The cryptocurrency market is now worth more than $2.5 As well as using cryptocurrency themselves to extract ransoms, cybercriminals are now also tailoring malware to exploit the booming market for NFTs and crypto games. Unfortunately, this fact is not lost on threat actors.

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Norton 360 Now Comes With a Cryptominer

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 6, 2022

Norton 360, one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers' computers.

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SharkBot, the new generation banking Trojan distributed via Play Store

Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2022

SharkBot banking malware was able to evade Google Play Store security checks masqueraded as an antivirus app. The trojan allows to hijack users’ mobile devices and steal funds from online banking and cryptocurrency accounts. sellsourcecode.alpha) Powerful Cleaner, Antivirus (com.pagnotto28.sellsourcecode.supercleaner).

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John McAfee found dead in prison cell ahead of extradition to US

Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2021

One of the fathers of antivirus software, the entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in a Barcelona prison cell while he was waiting for extradition to the US. The investigators suppose that the income was directed into bank accounts and cryptocurrency exchange accounts in the names of nominees.

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Smartphone Ransomware: Understanding the Threat and Ways to Stay Protected

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

2. Financial Loss: Attackers often demand payment in cryptocurrencies, making it difficult to trace and retrieve the funds. Consider the following preventive measures: 1. Update Software: Keep your smartphone’s operating system, apps, and antivirus soft-ware up to date.

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Oleg Koshkin was convicted for operating a crypting service also used by Kelihos botnet

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2021

Russian national Oleg Koshkin was convicted for operating a “crypting” service used to obfuscate the Kelihos bot from antivirus software. ”The websites promised to render malicious software fully undetectable by nearly every major provider of antivirus software. .”The ” reads the press release published by DoJ.”The

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Hackers hijack antivirus updates to drop GuptiMiner malware

500M Avira Antivirus Users Introduced to Cryptomining

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eScan Antivirus Update Mechanism Exploited to Spread Backdoors and Miners

Hackers hijacked the eScan Antivirus update mechanism in malware campaign

Norton 360 antivirus now lets you mine Ethereum cryptocurrency

Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Hands on with Norton antivirus Ethereum mining: The good and the bad

Cryptocurrency Scams: A Billion Dollar Tale of Deception and Intrigue

Norton’s Antivirus Product Now Includes an Ethereum Miner

Cybersecurity industry reacts as antivirus pioneer John McAfee found dead

GUEST ESSAY: Securing your cryptocurrency — best practices for Bitcoin wallet security

Blockchain & Fraud Prevention: Strategies to overcome the cryptocurrency scam

Miner Profits: Norton Adds Crypto 'Feature' to Antivirus

Convicted: He Helped Cybercriminals Evade Antivirus

Convicted: He Helped Cybercriminals Evade Antivirus

WeSteal, a shameless commodity cryptocurrency stealer available for sale

Norton 360 Now Comes With a Cryptominer

Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware

Satacom delivers browser extension that steals cryptocurrency

Computer Repair Technicians Are Stealing Your Data

Cryptocurrency Attacks to be Aware of in 2021

Crackonosh Monero miner made $2M after infecting 222,000 Win systems

A new surprise feature for Norton 360 antivirus users: you can mine for cryptocurrency

Lazarus APT continues to target cryptocurrency businesses with Mac malware

Crypto Hackers Using Babadeda Crypter to Make Their Malware Undetectable

Norton 360 Cryptominer, Fake QR Codes on Parking Meters, Facebook Account Deactivation

US Government Exposes North Korean Malware

Antivirus Renegade John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison Cell

John McAfee Dies in Spanish Prison After Extradition Order

Antivirus Renegade John McAfee Found Dead in Spanish Prison Cell

Cryptocurrency miners infected more than 50% of the European airport workstations

Crooks made more than $560K with a simple clipboard hijacker

John McAfee Charged in 'Pump & Dump' Cryptocurrency Scheme

Norton Crypto, the controversial cryptomining feature of Norton 360

Threat actors target crypto and NFT communities with Babadeda crypter

NFTs – Protecting the investment

New KryptoCibule Windows Trojan spreads via malicious torrents

Windows Malware that Mines for Crypto ‘Crackonosh’ Used by Hackers to Infect Gamers’ PCs

The BABADEDA Crypter – an Emerging Crypter targeting the Crypto, NFT, and DeFi communities

Norton 360 Now Comes With a Cryptominer

SharkBot, the new generation banking Trojan distributed via Play Store

John McAfee found dead in prison cell ahead of extradition to US

Smartphone Ransomware: Understanding the Threat and Ways to Stay Protected

Oleg Koshkin was convicted for operating a crypting service also used by Kelihos botnet

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