Tag: bitcoin
How Cryptojacking and Cryptomining Assaults Work
When reporters asked the infamous bank robber Willie Sutton why he robbed banks he allegedly replied, “because that’s where the money is”. It was...
Bitcoin Craze Gives Rise to the Cryptocurrency-based Cyberattacks: Report
Just a couple of days back, Kevin Mandia, CEO of cybersecurity firm FireEye, told CNN that the rise in ransomware attacks is closely associated...
U.K’s Crypto Exchange EXMO Halted Operations After DDoS Attack
The high net-worth of cryptocurrencies attracts both investors and cybercriminals. As a result, numerous hacks and heists have been reported on cryptocurrency exchanges. EXMO,...
$220 Million Riding on the Last Two Chances of Guessing a Password
A German programmer is sitting on a treasure chest that he knows is there and yet cannot open and savor it. Why? Because he...
Cybersecurity Approaches in the Coronavirus Era
For a world that is beset by numerous health and economic woes, one extra challenge seems anything but fair. But from the perspective of...
Eterbase Exchange Hacked, Attackers Stole $5.4 Mn Crypto Funds
Cryptocurrencies have always been a primary target of cybercriminals. Recently, Slovakia-based Eterbase Exchange admitted that it became a victim of a security incident in...