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Ngrok Mining Botnet

Security Affairs

Additionally, the campaign is sophisticated in seeking to detect, analyse and neutralise other competing crypto-mining malware. I’ve been following the Monero mining pool address used in the Ngrok campaign and regularly checking for other research references on the internet. Introduction.

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Deceptive Google Meet Invites Lures Users Into Malware Scams

eSecurity Planet

The reliance on virtual meetings has skyrocketed after the pandemic, making platforms like Google Meet and Zoom integral to our daily personal and professional communication. One of the most concerning tactics currently on the rise is the ClickFix campaign — a sophisticated phishing scheme targeting unsuspecting Google Meet users.

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Norton 360 Now Comes With a Cryptominer

Krebs on Security

Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. According to the FAQ posted on its site , “ Norton Crypto ” will mine Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrency while the customer’s computer is idle. ” reads a Dec.

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Norton Crypto, the controversial cryptomining feature of Norton 360

Security Affairs

Many users ignore that Norton 360 comes with a cryptomining feature, dubbed Norton Crypto, that could allow them to earn money mining Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrency while the customer’s computer is idle. Norton keeps a 15% of the mined cryptocurrency. “ Will Norton 360 mine my device without my permission?

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 479 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

Fraud Alert: Hackers Leak Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour Barcodes Targeting Ticketmaster Some data is ‘breached’ during a hacking attack on the Alabama Education Department Malware CapraTube Remix | Transparent Tribe’s Android Spyware Targeting Gamers, Weapons Enthusiasts Supply Chain Compromise Leads to Trojanized Installers for Notezilla, RecentX, Copywhiz (..)

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BlackCat Ransomware gang stole secret military data from an industrial explosives manufacturer

Security Affairs

The company is a globally recognised industrial explosives manufacturer, it provides complete blasting solutions, including packaged, bulk explosives and initiating systems to meet its customer needs across the globe. ” reads the message published on the leak site.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 203 – News of the week

Security Affairs

Cisco WebEx Meetings affected by a new elevation of privilege flaw. CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service will shut down on March 8, 2019. Thunderclap vulnerabilities allows to hack most of moder computers. Cyber Command disrupted blocked Russian troll factory during 2018 midterms.

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