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Crypto-swiping malware infects 28K users, steals just $6K: Report

[Oct 10 5:45 AM] A cryptojacking and stealing malware has infected tens of thousands of devices over the past few months, but the attackers have stolen only $6,000.

Malware exploits weak passwords in PostgreSQL for cryptojacking

[Aug 21 9:20 PM] Up to 800,000 internet-connected databases could be vulnerable to crypto-mining malware that will use their computing capacity.

Nebraska Man Faces 50 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Cryptojacking Scheme

[Apr 15 9:59 PM] United States prosecutors have charged Charles O. Parks III with wire fraud and money laundering after he allegedly ran a “large-scale illegal ‘cryptojacking’ operation,” defrauding two cloud computing providers out of $3.5…

Ukrainian Police Collaborate With Europol to Apprehend Alleged Cryptojacking Mastermind

[Jan 16 1:00 AM] The Ukrainian police, in collaboration with Europol, recently apprehended the alleged mastermind behind a cryptojacking scheme. According to a statement released by Europol, the arrest underscores why the private sector should collaborate with law…

Windows tool targeted by hackers deploys crypto-mining malware

[Sep 7, 2023 2:59 PM] Software installers affected are mainly used for 3D modeling and graphic design, with French being the most frequent language used in the malware campaign.

Cybercrooks to ditch BTC as regulation and tracking improves: Kaspersky

[Nov 22, 2022 11:58 PM] The cybersecurity firm predicted that crypto-related cybercrime won't slow down in 2023, but it will move on from Bitcoin as a source of payment.