Tag: cryptocurrency
$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...
Threat Actors Targeting Crypto Wallets with ElectroRAT Malware Campaign
Security researchers from Intezer discovered a wide-ranging marketing campaign targeting cryptocurrency holders to pilfer their private keys and compromise their crypto wallets. Threat actors...
Ransomware Attacks in 2020! These are 4 Most Affected Sectors
From a local food retailer to a multi-national company, ransomware attacks continue to loom over cyberspace. Ransomware operators target victims by encrypting their sensitive...
Operation Egypto: U.S. and Brazil Seize $24 Mn in Cryptocurrency
Law enforcement authorities from the U.S. and Brazil seized $24 million in cryptocurrency that was procured via online fraud. According to the Department of...
Are We Really Out of the Maze? The Ransomware Gang Announces Retirement
The infamous Maze ransomware gang, which has over the years caused chaos and attacked various MNCs, has surprisingly announced its retirement effective November 1,...
It’s Jail Time! Australian Government Employee Sentenced for Mining Cryptocurrency
In May last year, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) pressed charges against a 33-year old former resident of New South Wales (NSW) for his...