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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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

A new wave of cyberattacks is sweeping through Russia as cybercriminals deploy the so-called SilentCryptoMiner a cryptocurrency miner masquerading as a legitimate internet bypass tool. Beyond cryptocurrency theft, such attacks could pave the way for further exploitation, including deploying remote access tools (RATs) and stealers.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Latin American Javali trojan weaponizing Avira antivirus legitimate injector to implant malware. The title of the accessed web-pages are collected and compared with the target organizations and services hardcoded and defined by crooks, generally the name of the banking portals, cryptocurrency portals, and financial firms.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

Several new cybercrimes are significant enough to mention, including business email compromise and crimes involving cryptocurrencies. Our conclusions remain broadly the same as in 2012:it would be economically rational to spend less in anticipation of cybercrime (on antivirus, firewalls, etc.) and more on response.

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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Just as cybersecurity has needed frequent and substantial improvements to shore up the security scene , so have NFTs, and those who purchase them. Cryptocurrency has been subjected to a rapidly changing balance of laws for the government to try and control it through regulation. Cryptocurrency wallet theft is no small issue.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Simply put, they are antivirus solutions. In fact, it is one of the most popular antivirus solutions. Per 6sense, McAfee Cloud Security makes up 12.47% of the worldwide antivirus market share. 5 McAfee Total Protection is a set of five consumer security plans, including antivirus, web protection, and safety scores.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

Recently, a wave of malware attacks has surfaced, exploiting vulnerabilities in the update mechanism of the eScan antivirus software. This eScan antivirus backdoor exploit distributes backdoors and cryptocurrency miners, such as XMRig, posing a significant threat to large corporate networks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2025

Traditional antivirus systems usually fail to detect suspicious activity due to this. What the FBI recommends To circumvent these attacks, the FBI urges companies, especially law firms, to strengthen their cybersecurity practices : Train staff regularly to spot phishing and suspicious calls.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2021

The Windows botnet has been active since late 2017, it was mainly used to mine cryptocurrency, but it was also involved in DDoS attacks in 2018. Experts pointed out that the number of infected systems could be far greater because data provided by AVAST are only related to systems running their antivirus solution.

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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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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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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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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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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

CyberNews researchers found that crooks could abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies. CyberNews researchers found that cybercriminals are able to abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies from their victims’ accounts without being granted withdrawal rights.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

Please give me your vote for European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS [link]. A new round of the weekly newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Are Maze operators behind the attack on the IT services giant Cognizant? Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 7, 2022

It also serves as an easy access point for more advanced hackers and scammers to target specific organizations, or even harvest cryptocurrency. Earlier Raccoon Stealer campaigns allowed criminals to steal $13,200 worth of cryptocurrency and mine another $2,900 worth over a six month period, all for the cost of around $1,250. “So

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Since the mainstreaming of ransomware payloads and the adoption of cryptocurrencies that facilitate untraceable payments, malicious actors have been innovating new methods and tactics to evade the latest defenses. The key to staying safe is a layered approach to cybersecurity backed up by a cyber resilience strategy.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Cybercriminals Exploit CheckPoint Antivirus Driver in Malicious Campaign Infosecurity Magazine Threat actors are leveraging a "bring your own vulnerable driver" (BYOVD) attack to bypass Windows security measures. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

CryptoLocker: Another cryptocurrency attack took place in 2013 at the hands of a piece of ransomware called CryptoLocker. Companies can teach their workers best practices for cybersecurity, such as not clicking suspicious links on emails. appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine is a malware service available for purchase on underground forums that specifically targets the theft of sensitive information: passwords, credit cards, execution environment data, computer name, installed software, and more recently, cryptocurrency wallets and related files.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

Acronis, a firm that offers cybersecurity protection for IT infrastructure, has made a study and concludes that ransomware attacks will cause $30 billion in damage to governments across the world by 2023 and the estimate might double by the year 2026.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2022

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. The average cost of a breach is $3.6

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Malicious hackers are increasingly mobbing the video game industry, with major companies suffering data breaches, having their source code sold or leaked online and games serving as playgrounds to push malware or mine cryptocurrencies. billion attacks tracked by the company across different countries.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2023

“To avoid detection by antivirus software, the RAT employs command and control functionality through a Telegram bot. The malware includes a clipper code to capture data copied to the clipboard, a technique used to extract cryptocurrency wallet information from Monero, Ethereum, and Bitcoin.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Group-IB, a Singapore-based cybersecurity company: ransomware accounted for over half of all malicious mailings in H1 2019 , detected and analyzed by Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB), with Troldesh aka Shade being the most popular tool among cybercriminals. Half as much malware was distributed through links in 2018.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

According to a new study, phishing attacks rose 61 percent in 2022, with cryptocurrency fraud increasing 257 percent year-over-year. To prevent malicious scams, companies should do the following: •Install high-quality antivirus software and spam filters. Companies and consumers must be more cautious than ever when using their devices.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing details on the top malware strains of 2021. It has been sold on underground hacker forums for stealing browser data, user credentials, and cryptocurrency information.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Cybersecurity experts at CyberNews hijacked close to 28,000 unsecured printers worldwide and forced them to print out a guide on printer security. Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Original post: [link].

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Once they were inside, they would turn off your antivirus software and the software responsible for online backups. Baldr can also plunder any cryptocurrency being stored in a range of digital wallets. The SamSam group were pioneers,” Shier says. Your business is on those databases, so that’s what the bad guys are after.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The researchers said the attackers have encoded the final payload with several layers, requiring several loops of decoding before it gets deployed, making it impossible to detect by signature-based antivirus solutions. Five Scripts Provide Persistence. Cybercriminals Use C2 Servers to Deploy Cryptominer. Shikitega installs XMRig version 6.17.0

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

It is essential to install firewall and antivirus software on your routers and keep them up-to-date. About Author Biography : Susan Alexandra is a cybersecurity and privacy enthusiast. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies. Secure Your Router.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2025

Cracking the Code: How Banshee Stealer Targets macOS Users Check Point Banshee Stealer operates with extreme stealth, blending in with normal processes on macOS while stealing credentials stored in the browser, cryptocurrency wallet seeds, and sensitive file data - it exfiltrates this data to the threat actors.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

Another successful strategy for preventing phishing is to secure your device using anti-malware, antivirus, VPN and other security softwares. About Author Biography : Susan Alexandra is a cybersecurity and privacy enthusiast. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies.

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