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MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec

MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec

New Zealand's MikroTik routers may be at risk of cryptomining attacks due to a global campaign targeting 157,000 devices, warns Symantec. Install patches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

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Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

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Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index

Malware downloader on the rise in Check Point's latest Threat Index

Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019

2018 sees 1,500% increase in coinmining malware - report

2018 sees 1,500% increase in coinmining malware - report

The explosive growth of cryptocurrency in 2018 catapulted coinmining malware incidents by 1,500%, reveals eSentire's Annual Threat Report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Dec 2018

Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot

Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot

This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Check Point releases January's 'most wanted' malware

Check Point releases January's 'most wanted' malware

23% of organisations around the world were affected by Check Point's 'most wanted' malware in January, a 'lucrative' revenue stream for criminals.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018