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This rapidly growing Monero-mining botnet has infected over 5,000 Android devices in just 24 hours
"Those infected devices are actively trying to spread malicious code," researchers said.
MacUpdate hacked: Hackers infiltrate popular software site to distribute Mac cryptocurrency miners
Cybercriminals managed to infiltrate the site and install maliciously modified copies of the Firefox, OnyX and Deeper applications.
British hacker Lauri Love escapes extradition to US over FBI and Nasa breach
Lauri Love has won his appeal against extradition to the United States for allegedly hacking the Federal Reserve and US Army.
Scarabey: This ransomware threatens to slowly delete your files every 24 hours until you pay up
Similar to other ransomware, Scarabey demands a Bitcoin payment from victims after infecting their system and encrypting all files.
These Chrome extensions can hijack computers to mine cryptocurrency and record your every move
Trend Micro has observed hackers abusing session-replay scripts to view what a victim does on every site they visit during a browsing session.
FBI warns hackers are impersonating their online fraud complaint portal in new phishing scam
The FBI has identified four variations of the scam that claimed the recipient has been a victim of a fraud scheme or a cybercrime.
Operation PZChao: Chinese Iron Tiger APT 'back' with data-stealing, bitcoin-mining espionage malware
The malware includes a slightly modified Gh0st remote access trojan designed to act as a backdoor that researchers said is "very similar" to attacks linked to the Iron Tiger group.
These app-controlled sex toys can be 'remotely taken over by hackers'
Smart sex toys made by German company 'Amor Gummiwaren GmbH' contained multiple security vulnerabilities that could let hackers remotely take control of vibrators.
Cybercriminals: The other professionals viewing your LinkedIn profile
Andy Kays, Chief Technical Officer at UK-based threat detection and response specialist, Redscan.
BeeTocken hack: Nearly $1m worth of Ethereum was stolen by hackers in ICO phishing scam
BeeToken has confirmed the phishing attacks, warning users to be wary of emails and Telegram messages asking for funds.
GandCrab ransomware: Hackers distribute new malicious malware via RIG and GrandSoft exploit kits
"It is interesting to see a new ransomware being distributed via exploit kits in what so far seems to be a few ongoing campaigns," researchers said.
What is Smominru? Massive global cryptocurrency-mining botnet secretly earning millions for hackers
The bot spreads using the NSA's EternalBlue exploit that was leaked by the hacking group Shadow Brokers in April last year.
Hackers infesting Google Play with booby-trapped apps - so what is being done?
Google Play store riddled with malware and viruses but elite engineers promise work underway to clean up shop.
Dark web contains trove of over 2.7 million leaked email credentials of Fortune 500 employees
Experts found that the highest number of leaked credentials, 555,000 credentials, came from the financial sector.
What is WannaMine? New fileless malware uses NSA's leaked EternalBlue exploit to mine cryptocurrency
Since it is fileless and uses legitimate system software, researchers say it is "difficult, if not impossible" for companies to detect and block it.
Explained: How hackers can steal millions from bitcoin exchanges, despite the blockchain
Blockchain technology can make transactions safe and secure, but cryptocurrency exchanges trading bitcoins and other virtual currencies are still being hacked.
TopHat campaign: Hackers target Middle East using malware-laced Arabic files about political events
"We have observed another instance where a threat actor looks to be using political events to target individuals or organizations within the Palestine region," researchers said.
Hackers could bypass Lenovo's fingerprint scanner using a hardcoded password - Are you affected?
Lenovo warned that sensitive data stored by the software, including users' Windows login credentials and fingerprint data, is encrypted using a weak algorithm.
No honour among thieves: Hackers using Tor proxy site to steal ransomware operators' bitcoins
Hackers targeted Bitcoin payments of LockerR ransomware, GlobeImposter ransomware, Sigma ransomware and others.
Experty hacked: Over $150,000 worth of Ethereum stolen from ICO participants in phishing scam
Scammers pretending to be from Experty sent out a fake pre-ICO announcement email that encouraged users to send money to an Ethereum wallet that wasn't affiliated with the company.
What is jackpotting? US Secret Service warns of hack that makes ATMs spit out cash like slot machines
"This should be treated as a call to action to take appropriate steps to protect their ATMs against these forms of attack and mitigate any consequences," ATM vendor NCR said.
Hackers behind Dridex banking trojan also created BitPaymer ransomware
Security researchers found that Dridex and BitPaymer ransomware, share several similarities in code and evasion techniques.
Coincheck hack: Massive cryptocurrency heist sees hackers steal over $500m as exchange halts trading
Hackers stole over $500m from Coincheck, a major Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange, in the biggest cryptocurrency heist to date.
Hackers hit over 15 million users with new XMRig Monero cryptocurrency mining campaign
Around 15 to 30 million people have likely been affected by the new Monero mining campaign, which was launched just four months ago.
Dutch intelligence agency spied on and took photos of Russia-linked Cozy Bear hackers
The Dutch intelligence agency reportedly gained access to Cozy Bear's networks in 2014 and also located the hacker group's headquarters.
Beware HMRC scams as the tax deadline approaches - hackers will be out in force
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has stopped thousands of taxpayers from receiving scam text messages, with 90% of the most convincing halted before they reached phones.
What is Hide 'N Seek? New IoT botnet uses peer-to-peer communication to infect over 20,000 devices
Interestingly, researchers noted that their analysis of the Hide 'N Seek bot revealed it can be leveraged for far more nefarious activities than launching DDoS attacks.
What is Lebal? New sophisticated malware found targeting several universities, government agencies
The malicious malware is designed to find and harvest a slew of sensitive data including credentials, browser data and even cryptocurrency wallets
What is Masuta? Hacker Nexus Zeta behind Satori botnet creates new Mirai 'master' variant
Security experts found the code for the Masuta botnet on the dark web, which led them to link Satori and Masuta.
Fancy Bear: Russia-linked hackers leak 'stolen emails and documents' from International Luge Federation
Cybersecurity experts warned that the group was targeting multiple International Olympic Wintersport Federations in the second half of 2017.