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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.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 29, 2015 at 7:03 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2015
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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.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 5, 2015 at 9:25 p.m. UTC
Mar 5, 2015
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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.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 29, 2015 at 9:24 a.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2015
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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.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jan 26, 2015 at 5:36 p.m. UTC
Jan 26, 2015
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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.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Dec 17, 2014 at 1:49 p.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2014
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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.
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By Stan Higgins
Nov 14, 2014 at 8:40 p.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2014
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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.
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By Grace Caffyn
Oct 22, 2014 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
Oct 22, 2014
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Hackers Hijack Retailers' Showroom PCs for Cryptocurrency Mining
Dutch hackers have started hijacking laptops showcased in retail stores and using them to mine bitcoin.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Oct 9, 2014 at 12:40 p.m. UTC
Oct 9, 2014
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Bitcoin Malware Attack Exploits Russia-Ukraine Crisis
A notorious malware program has re-emerged, targeting Ukrainian government sympathizers with an anti-war focus.
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By Stan Higgins
Aug 27, 2014 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
Aug 27, 2014
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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.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Aug 8, 2014 at 11:48 a.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2014
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