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Crypto Jacking stories - Page 2

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Pseudo-ransomware Xbash targeting Linux and Windows discovered
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A new malware named Xbash, targeting Linux and Windows servers, has ransomware, coinmining, and worm-like self-propagating capabilities.
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Exclusive: Why NZ is particularly vulnerable to cryptomining
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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iot security
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Cryptomining is the newest cybersecurity threat dominating the headlines, but awareness of the attack method is still lacking among organisations.
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Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.
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Here’s what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rick McElroy shares how he’d breach an enterprise
Sat, 16th Jun 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Carbon Black’s Rick McElroy asserts at the end of the day, cyberwar is not about systems but rather humans vs humans as they are the weakest link.
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Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures
Fri, 4th May 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.
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Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.
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Report finds legacy cybersecurity a cinch for modern cybercrime
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Data collected in 2017 shows that attacks like ransomware and cryptojacking are easily bypassing legacy security solutions due to lax businesses.