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New Android Malware Disguises as Crypto App

5 Nov 201920 Oct 2020 BitPinas 5 Comments Malware, cryptocurrency malware 2 min read

The malware can also take control of an infected Android device to steal personal cryptocurrency.

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Authorities Shut Down Crypto-Jacking Computer Network

29 Aug 201921 Oct 2020 BitPinas 38 Comments Malware, cryptojacking 1 min read

Cryptojacking is a type of cyberattack where a cryptomining software is secretly installed on the user’s computer. The software mines the cryptocurrency Monero using the remote computer’s power and, by extension, the user’s electricity.

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Cryptomalware Norman Mines Monero While Hiding From Task Manager

19 Aug 201921 Oct 2020 Raquel Marasigan 7 Comments Malware, cryptojacking, Norman 2 min read

Varonis cybersecurity research teamĀ has discovered a new crypto-jacking virus dubbed ā€œNormanā€. It aims to mine the cryptocurrency Monero XMR and bypass detection.

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Crypto Stealing Malware Clipsa Targeted Computers in the Philippines

7 Aug 201921 Oct 2020 Michael Mislos 4 Comments Malware, cryptojacking, cryptocurrency malware, cryptomining malware 2 min read

Cybersecurity firm Avast released details on how Clipsa, a crypto stealing malware worked its way across computers around the world, particularly in India and the Philippines.

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Report: Most Malware Detected in the Philippines are Related to Cryptomining

16 Aug 201829 Oct 2020 Michael Mislos Malware, cryptojacking, cryptomining, Kaspersky Labs 1 min read

The Philippines is now the 9th most attacked online globally, up from last year where we are at the 44th spot.

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Google Joins Apple in Banning Crypto Mining Apps

30 Jul 201829 Oct 2020 Gino mining, Malware 1 min read

The Google PlayStore has joined Apple’s App Store in banning cryptocurrency mining apps.

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League of Legends Client in the Philippines may have Infected with a Crypto Mining Program

11 Jul 201829 Oct 2020 Gino monero, Malware, League of Legends, Coinhive 1 min read

A League of Legends (LoL) player in the Philippines found out that his LoL client runs a cryptocurrency mining program in his PC without his knowledge.

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Multiple Reports Suggest Cryptojacking Now More Popular Than Ransomware

6 Jul 201830 Oct 2020 Michael Mislos Scam, Malware, cryptojacking 1 min read

Reports from security firms suggest that cryptojacking is becoming more popular than ransomware because of its ease of use vs other types of malware.

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Apple Bans Crypto Mining Apps on iOS

27 Jun 201830 Oct 2020 Gino mining, Malware, Google, Apple 1 min read

iPhone and iPad users who are infected with crypto mining malware may notice a significant decrease in their battery life along with a massive CPU drain.

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Crypto Malware is Spreading and it is using FB Messenger Again

15 May 201830 Oct 2020 Gino Malware, Facebook, FacexWorm 2 min read

Trend Micro identified a malicious Chrome extension that targets cryptocurrency trading platforms and spreads by using Facebook Messenger.

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