Malware
Mining Malware Developer Settles with Federal Trade Commission
A cryptocurrency mining malware developer has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
Study: Bitcoin Becoming Less Attractive Target for Trojan Malware
A new report from security firm Symantec claims that the number of Trojan malware programs targeting bitcoin users has fallen in the past year.
LocalBitcoins User Funds Stolen After Chat Client Hack
P2P marketplace LocalBitcoins has experienced a hack on its chat client, resulting in the distribution of malware and loss of customer funds.
Bitcoin Ransomware Now Spreading via Spam Campaigns
Security firms McAfee and Symantec have issued warnings on CTB-Locker – bitcoin-demanding ransomware that is now being propagated via spam.
98.6% of TorrentLocker Victims Refuse to Pay Bitcoin Ransom
A new report into the effects of TorrentLocker malware has found that 98.55% of victims do not pay the bitcoin ransom.
Cryptowall Ransomware Nets $500 Bitcoin Payout From US Sheriff's Office
A sheriff's office in Tennessee paid a $500 bitcoin ransom this week to secure thousands of sensitive files.
Bitcoin 'Ransomware' Freezes Council Offices Across Italy
Council offices across Italy had their computer files encrypted by a 'ransomware' virus that is demanding payment in bitcoin.
Hackers Hijack Retailers' Showroom PCs for Cryptocurrency Mining
Dutch hackers have started hijacking laptops showcased in retail stores and using them to mine bitcoin.
Bitcoin Malware Attack Exploits Russia-Ukraine Crisis
A notorious malware program has re-emerged, targeting Ukrainian government sympathizers with an anti-war focus.
Hackers Reroute ISP Traffic to Steal $83k in Bitcoins
Attackers have managed to reroute internet traffic from numerous internet service providers (ISPs) to steal bitcoins and altcoins.
