Malware
New Strain of Malware Hijacks Apple Macs to Mine Monero
A monero cryptominer based on XMRig is hijacking Macs, causing high CPU and fan usage.
A New Facebook Messenger Malware Is Targeting Crypto Users
FacexWorm, a malicious Chrome extension, has been recast to target cryptocurrency exchanges.
Monero Mining Malware Attack Linked to Egyptian Telecom Giant
Thousands of devices allegedly affected by malware across Egypt, Turkey and Syria.
Telegram Founder: Crypto Mining Malware Attack Isn't Due to App Flaw
A cybersecurity firm says Telegram has been exploited for crypto mining by hackers, but the messaging app's founder says it is not to blame.
UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware
More than 4,000 websites, including some owned by the U.K. government, have been affected by malware that exploits visitors' computers to mine monero.
Botnet Infects Half a Million Servers to Mine Thousands of Monero
A cryptocurrency miner botnet has infected more than half a million machines, hijacking them to mine as much as $3.6 million worth of monero.
Google's DoubleClick Ads Used to Distribute Crypto Mining Malware
Security firm TrendMicro stated in a new report that Google's DoubleClick ad services were used to distribute cryptocurrency mining malware.
Sneaky Crypto Malware Miners Are Targeting Ad Networks Next
Websites and publishers need to be prepared for cryptocurrency miners slipping into ads on their sites, according to Israeli adtech firm Spotad.
CoinHive Cryptocurrency Miner Is 6th Most Common Malware, Says Report
Cyber-security solutions provider Check Point Software has said that the threat from cryptocurrency mining malware is rapidly growing.
Cloudflare Suspends Torrent Website for Cryptocurrency Miner 'Malware'
New reports indicate that Internet domain provider Cloudflare has begun to crack down on websites running hidden cryptocurrency miners.
