It’s a shot in the arm for Google Cloud users at risk of cryptocurrency mining attacks. The Google Cybersecurity Action Team (GCAT) has created a threat detection service to shield “poorly configured” accounts that attackers use to mine cryptocurrency. In a blog post, Google Cloud announced the Virtual Machine Threat Detection (VMTD) release in its Security Command Center (SCC) … [Read more...] about Google Cloud to detect crypto-mining malware on virtual machines
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Metaverse tokens surge after Meta tanks, Dorsey roasts Diem after it shuts down, a new malware can target 40 browser wallets: Hodler’s Digest, Jan 28-Feb.5
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — a week on Cointelegraph in one link.Top Stories This WeekHodlers beware! New malware targets MetaMask and 40 other crypto walletsAccording to a report … [Read more...] about Metaverse tokens surge after Meta tanks, Dorsey roasts Diem after it shuts down, a new malware can target 40 browser wallets: Hodler’s Digest, Jan 28-Feb.5
‘Less sophisticated’ malware is stealing millions: Chainalysis
Cryptojacking accounted for 73% of the total value received by malware related addresses between 2017 and 2021, according to a new malware report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.Malware is used to conduct nefarious activity on a victim’s device such as a smartphone or PC after being downloaded without the victim’s knowledge. Malware-powered crime can be anything from … [Read more...] about ‘Less sophisticated’ malware is stealing millions: Chainalysis
Malware victim robbed of 16 Bitcoin to sue parents of young hackers
In 2018, a U.S man named Andrew Schober fell foul to a malware hack, resulting in the loss of 16.4 Bitcoin, around $800,000 at today’s price.After spending $10,000 to hire forensic specialists, Schober thinks he’s tracked down the culprits. But it turns out the alleged perpetrators are thousands of miles away, in England. The real kicker is that the suspected pair were minors … [Read more...] about Malware victim robbed of 16 Bitcoin to sue parents of young hackers
New crypto-mining malware targets Call of Duty players
Researchers at major video game publisher Activision have discovered a new malware program that installs hidden cryptocurrency miners on users’ PCs by masquerading as a “trainer” for Call of Duty: Warzone, the company revealed yesterday.NEWS: Hackers hid malware inside Call of Duty Warzone cheats, according to Activision. pic.twitter.com/OErNDAlMOG— Call of Duty Warzone News … [Read more...] about New crypto-mining malware targets Call of Duty players