Tag Archives: ransomware

Chinese Bitcoin Miners Hit by Ransomware Attack Demanding 10 BTC, Threatening Their Machines

[ad_2][ad_1] / Latest / 2019/01 / chinese-bitcoin-miners-hit-by-ransomware-attack-demanding-10-btc-threatening-their-machines / Chinese Bitcoin Miners Hit by Ransomware Attack Demanding 10 BTC, Threatening Their Machines chinese-bitcoin-miners-hit-by-ransomware-attack-demanding-10-btc-threatening-their-machines A mysterious hacker has reportedly implemented a virus in the ASIC mining machines of various bitcoins miners in China, demanding they either pay a 10 BTC ($ 36,000) …

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Revealed the true scale of Bitcoin ransomware

[ad_1] Ransomware is one of the most disturbing types of malware that have emerged in recent years. It works by limiting access to computer files until payment of a ransom. The victims included the British National Health Service, the Spanish telephone company Telefonica, the Russian oil giant Rosneft and many …

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Xbash malware acts as ransomware on Linux, mini crypto on Windows

[ad_1] Cryptomining, ransomware, and botnet capabilities using Xbash malware for Windows and Linux servers The new malware strain, dubbed Xbash, was recently discovered by Palo Alto Networks. [1] The deadly virus has ransomware, [2] cryptojacking, botnets and worms and is aimed at Windows and Linux servers. The most vulnerable are …

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Obama-Theme Ransomware also mines for Monero

[ad_1] More evidence Cryptography is on the rise: cryptographic malware doubles as a miner Mathew J. Schwartz ( euroinfosec ) • September 4, 2018 Ransomware block screen for "Black Blue Barack Obama's eternal virus" (Source: Malware Hunter Team ) [19659006] After playing on themes ranging from Pokemon, horror films and …

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The Iranian threat from Crypto Ransomware will increase in today's geopolitical climate, according to the report

[ad_1] Iranian malware requiring digital redemption in cryptocurrencies is increasing and will further intensify in the current geopolitical climate, according to a report published by the global management consulting firm Accenture on 7 August. After two years of analysis, Accenture Security iDefense expects emerging trends in Iran's cyber threats to …

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