Cryptomining stories - Page 2
Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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cryptomining
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crypto jacking
To be successful and remain undetected, shadow mining depends on deliberately configuring security systems to function incorrectly.
Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.
Ransomware’s decline equals cryptomining’s rise
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
ESET’s Security Days Conference recently took place to go over the current threat environment and what to look out for next.
Check Point names February’s most disruptive malware
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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security vulnerabilities
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coinhive
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cryptomining
Coinhive tops Check Point’s Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.
Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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social media
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cybercrime
Cybercriminals exploiting social media platforms rake in over USD $3 billion annually, a study sponsored by Bromium and led by the University of Surrey reveals.
IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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ibm security
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report
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powershell
IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.
CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?
Mon, 18th Feb 2019
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mfa
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cloud security
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iaas
A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.
Cybercrime tools and services becoming increasingly democratised
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Findings from Check Point's new report reveal a concerning trend as cybercrime grows increasingly well-managed and accessible.
OT attacks and cryptominers on the rise – Skybox
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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cloud security
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iot security
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report
Skybox Security’s 2019 Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report analyzes what shaped the threat landscape over 2018 and what it means for the year ahead.
Carbon Black releases 2019 global threat report
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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healthtech
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carbon black
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fileless malware
Carbon Black's 2019 Global Threat Report unveils new cyberattack methods fuelled by rising geopolitical tensions, posing significant risks to global industries.
Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year
Fri, 25th Jan 2019
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malware
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ddos
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cryptocurrency
A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.
Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
The report identifies increases in backdoors, cryptocurrency miners, and the use of exploits against their endpoints.
Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point’s latest Threat Index
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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report
Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.
2019’s top three cybersecurity trends - Akamai
Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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ddos
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predictions
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akamai
Cybercriminals have been moving towards a ‘gig economy’ – an underground community of malicious actors exchanging services.
2019 threat landscape predictions - Proofpoint
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint researchers have looked ahead at the trends and events likely to shape the threat landscape in the year to come.
Cyber attacks develop complexity, target Windows sysad tools - report
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
The report explores changes in the threat landscape over the past year, uncovering trends and how they are expected to impact cybersecurity in 2019.
2018’s worst malware revealed in report
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Webroot’s 2018 Nastiest Malware report highlights Emotet, Trickbot, and GhostMiner as the latest threats, urging improved cybersecurity measures.
Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018’s top threat - Webroot
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.
Protecting New Zealand in the new cybercrime threatscape
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Zealand’s businesses are digitally transforming, supported by good internet infrastructure, and immersed in a culture of innovation.
Diginex and Symbioses deploy decentralised supercomputing network
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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cryptocurrency
Diginex will provide up to 2,500 nodes at its Switzerland data centre to perform optimised cryptocurrency mining on the Symbioses network.