Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
” The government alleges the group monetized its illicit access by deploying ransomware and “ cryptojacking ” tools (using compromised systems to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin). “SonarX served as an easily searchable repository for social media data that previously had been obtained by CHENGDU 404.”
Security Affairs
JANUARY 15, 2024
Researchers devised a new attack that exploits misconfigurations in Apache Hadoop and Flink to deploy cryptocurrency miners. The attacks exploit misconfigurations in Apache Hadoop and Flink to deploy cryptocurrency cryptocurrency miners.
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Security Boulevard
MARCH 9, 2025
With a background in IT and a Master's degree in computer science, Masrani secured an internship and later a full-time position at AWS, focusing on data and network security. Hackers infiltrated home networks through TVs, stealing data and using devices to mine cryptocurrencies, leading to increased energy bills.
Malwarebytes
APRIL 12, 2021
Europol managed to track down the local cryptocurrency service provider that facilitated the suspect’s Bitcoin purchases to uncover more information about him. The Bitcoin blockchain records every transaction ever made using the currency in its blockchain, making it a perfect source for big data investigations.
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 4, 2021
million in cryptocurrencies and two “luxury vehicles”—and a press release and video by Ukrainian police. The modern ransomware phenomenon is entirely reliant on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and many observers have identified it as ransomware’s Achilles heel. Because cryptocurrency payments are very public.
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
The vast majority (84%) of enterprises are now using, or planning to use, digitally transformative technologies – such as big data, containers, blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT). The picture looks rather different, when we look at evolving threats in the context of big data.
Schneier on Security
MAY 3, 2019
When you broaden the definition of Internet security, many additional areas fall within the intersection of cybersecurity and policy.
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