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Report: Bitcoin Targeted in 22% of Financial Malware Attacks
Security firm Kaspersky Lab says bitcoiners are a popular choice of victim in malware attacks aimed at personal finances.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Aug 6, 2014 at 12:34 p.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2014
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McAfee Report: 'Futile' Mining Botnets Are Going Mainstream
Security firm McAfee has issued its latest quarterly report, which focuses on emerging threats such as cryptocurrency mining botnets.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jun 24, 2014 at 2:26 p.m. UTC
Jun 24, 2014
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500 Million Dogecoins Mined by Unknown Hacker in Malware Attack
The hacker used data hubs to mine $200,000 in dogecoin in an attack researchers called "unprecedented".
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 17, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 17, 2014
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CryptoLocker Crimewave Halted as Global Authorities Disable Network
International authorities have disabled GOZeuS, the P2P network behind the CryptoLocker malware.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jun 2, 2014 at 5:06 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2014
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'Watch Dogs' Game Torrent May Be Infected with Crypto Mining Malware
Hackers may be employing a new clever tactic in an effort to enlist powerful PCs into cryptocurrency mining botnets.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
May 26, 2014 at 11:44 a.m. UTC
May 26, 2014
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Google: KryptoKit Wallet Extension Issue Caused by Malware
The Chrome team has resolved an issue that caused KryptoKit users to fear their bitcoins had been lost.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
May 21, 2014 at 10:31 a.m. UTC
May 21, 2014
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Chrome Extension Could Be Vulnerable to Cryptocurrency Malware
The Cryptsy Dogecoin Live Ticker Chrome extension could be susceptible to malware monitoring visits to cryptocurrency exchanges or wallets.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Apr 21, 2014 at 6:04 p.m. UTC
Apr 21, 2014
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LocalBitcoins Names Malware As Cause of Wallet Issues
LocalBitcoins users are reporting that their wallets have been emptied and that transactions via the service have been delayed.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Apr 17, 2014 at 9:20 p.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2014
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Bitcoin Vigil Guards Against Intrusion and Coin Theft
A new project uses bitcoin wallets to detect computer malware and intruders' attempts to steal coins.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Apr 13, 2014 at 1:04 p.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2014
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