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Hijacking Computers for Cryptocurrency Mining

Schneier on Security

Interesting paper " A first look at browser-based cryptojacking ": Abstract : In this paper, we examine the recent trend towards in-browser mining of cryptocurrencies; in particular, the mining of Monero through Coinhive and similar code-bases.

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Experian Glitch Exposing Credit Files Lasted 47 Days

Krebs on Security

23, 2022, KrebsOnSecurity alerted big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian that identity thieves had worked out how to bypass its security and access any consumer’s full credit report — armed with nothing more than a person’s name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number. 9, 2022 and Dec.

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Russian cybercrime forums launch contests for cryptocurrency hacks

Security Affairs

. “Over the past month, operators of one of the top Russian-language cybercrime forums have been running a “contest,” calling for the community to submit papers that examine how to target cryptocurrency-related technology.” ” reads a post published by Intel 471. The submissions were accepted over a 30-days period.

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Privacy and Security of Data at Universities

Schneier on Security

Commercial entities are besieging universities with requests for access to data or for partnerships to mine them. Universities are exploiting these data for research, learning analytics, faculty evaluation, strategic decisions, and other sensitive matters.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 223 – News of the week

Security Affairs

The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Paper Copy. Israel surveillance firm NSO group can mine data from major social media. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 223 – News of the week appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Kindle Edition.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 203 – News of the week

Security Affairs

The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Paper Copy. CoinHive Cryptocurrency Mining Service will shut down on March 8, 2019. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 203 – News of the week appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Kindle Edition.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 214 – News of the week

Security Affairs

The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Paper Copy. If you appreciate my effort in spreading cybersecurity awareness, please vote for Security Affairs in the section “Your Vote for the Best EU Security Tweeter” [link]. Security breach suffered by credit bureau Equifax has cost $1.4