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Gafgyt Botnet: Weak SSH Passwords Targeted For GPU Mining

Wajahat Raja — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:36 +0000

A new variant of the Gafgy botnet has recently been discovered by cybersecurity researchers. As per media reports, the botnet appears to be machines with weak SSH passwords for mining crypto. In this article, we’ll dive into the details of the Gafgyt botnet and learn more about the attacks. Let’s begin! The Gafgyt Botnet Uncovered […]

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Squarespace Hacked — DeFi Wallets Drained (Imaginary Money Stolen)

Richi Jennings — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:26:44 +0000

DeFAIL: Cryptocurrency fans lose their worthless tokens via phishing attacks on decentralized finance sites.

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Commando Cat Docker Cryptojacking: Alert & Prevention Tips

Wajahat Raja — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:00:58 +0000

Recent reports have unveiled a concerning cyber threat orchestrated by a group identified as Commando Cat. This threat actor has been actively engaging in cryptojacking campaigns, leveraging vulnerabilities in Docker instances to deploy cryptocurrency mining operations. This malicious activity aims to illicitly generate cryptocurrencies like Monero, exploiting compromised systems for financial gain. Let’s have a […]

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Alert: Palo Alto Networks Prey to RedTail Malware Exploits

Wajahat Raja — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:08 +0000

In a recent development, threat actors behind the RedTail cryptojacking mining malware have expanded their arsenal by exploiting a newly disclosed IT infrastructure security flaw in Palo Alto Networks firewall exploit. This Palo Alto Networks security breach, affecting PAN-OS, has been quickly added to the RedTail malware toolkit, which now features enhanced anti-analysis techniques, as […]

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GHOSTENGINE Exploit: Vulnerable Drivers Facing Attack

Wajahat Raja — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:17 +0000

A recent revelation in the cybersecurity realm uncovers a concerning development dubbed GHOSTENGINE, a cryptojacking campaign employing a sophisticated method to bypass security measures. In this blog, we’ll look at the GHOSTENGINE exploit in detail, shedding light on its modus operandi and implications for digital security. Understanding The GHOSTENGINE Exploit Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed […]

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Brothers Indicted for Stealing $25 Million of Ethereum in 12 Seconds

Jeffrey Burt — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:16:21 +0000

It took two brothers who went to MIT months to plan how they were going to steal, launder and hide millions of dollars in cryptocurrency -- and only 12 seconds to actually pull off the heist.

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Ukrainian REvil Hacker Gets 13-Year Sentence Plus $16M Fine

Wajahat Raja — Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:47 +0000

In a significant victory against cybercrime, the Ukrainian REvil hacker has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison and ordered to pay a hefty fine of $16 million for orchestrating thousands of ransomware attacks, resulting in cyber extortion of victims worldwide. In this blog, we’ll look at the details of this Kaseya supply chain […]

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Backdoors and Miners Amid eScan Antivirus Backdoor Exploit

Wajahat Raja — Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:04 +0000

Recently, a wave of malware attacks has surfaced, exploiting vulnerabilities in the update mechanism of the eScan antivirus software. This eScan antivirus backdoor exploit distributes backdoors and cryptocurrency miners, such as XMRig, posing a significant threat to large corporate networks. In this blog, we’ll look into the details of this eScan antivirus backdoor exploit and […]

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Crypto Mixer Money Laundering: Samourai Founders Arrested

Wajahat Raja — Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:30 +0000

The recent crackdown on the crypto mixer money laundering, Samourai, has unveiled a sophisticated operation allegedly involved in facilitating illegal transactions and laundering criminal proceeds. The cryptocurrency community was shocked by the sudden Samourai Wallet shutdown. The U.S Department of Justice (DoJ) revealed the arrest of two co-founders, shedding light on the intricacies of their […]

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Elliptic Shows How an AI Model Can Identify Bitcoin Laundering

Jeffrey Burt — Thu, 02 May 2024 20:26:31 +0000

The blockchain analysis company is using a deep learning model, new AI techniques, and a massive dataset to better detect and track money laundering on a Bitcoin blockchain.

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