The global outbreak in malicious cryptocurrency mining that unfolded in 2018 saw the number of attacks increase by more than 83%, with over five million users attacked online in the first three quarters of the year, compared to 2.7 million over the same period in 2017.Read More…
Lukas Stefanko, Malware Researcher at ESET highlights that cybercrooks have used fake finance apps on Google Play to phish six online banks and cryptocurrency exchange worldwide. The writer also shares tips to secure yourself against such crimes. Another set of fake finance apps has found its way into the official GoogleRead More…
With eyes set on the region, US based Crypto security firm, Hilltop Cybersecurity partnered with Twin-Soft Corp to exclusively sell CYBX products including CyberEPM, Vauban and CryptoKEEP through its network of resellers and channel partners across Middle East and North Africa. Read More…
McAfee released a report detailing the numerous cybersecurity risks associated with blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, and asserts the necessity of making cybersecurity a top priority as industry builds out the foundations for the widespread implementation of blockchain technologies.Read More…
Written by Lukas Stefanko, Malware Researcher at ESET The recent rise in cryptocurrency scams appearing on the Android platform in disguise has shown that such incidents are not exclusive to PCs and also highlight the importance of knowing what to look out for so you do not unintentionally take part.Read More…
As interest in cryptocurrency rises, the bad guys are finding illicit ways to cash in. Their weapon of choice: cryptomining programs. Here’s how mining programs fit into the business of trading digital currency, and how online thieves have corrupted the process.Read More…
NCR Corporation announced on Tuesday that it has teamed up with CoinHub, a cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE, to enable users to make cash withdrawals from their cryptocurrency account at the ATM. NCR’s CxBanking software will provide users in the UAE easy access to their bitcoin funds, it said inRead More…
Rick Holland, VP Strategy, Digital Shadows discusses how research indicates that criminals are increasingly exploiting the growth of ‘fake news’ for commercial gain.Read More…
