#BitcoinSecurity

Ten years since the first corp ransomware, Mikko Hyppönen sees no end in sight

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May 8, 2024 at 03:35AM Ransomware has plagued the information security landscape for a decade, with attacks increasingly targeting corporations for big payouts. Mikko Hyppönen, chief research officer at WithSecure, warns that the rise in attacks and the value of Bitcoin has created lucrative opportunities for criminals. Despite this, the security industry offers a promising … Read more

MacOS Malware Targets Bitcoin, Exodus Cryptowallets

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January 23, 2024 at 04:11PM Fresh malware targeting Apple users in the US and Germany is infecting Bitcoin and Exodus cryptowallet applications through pirated software. Kaspersky researchers state that the malware can replace these applications with infected versions to steal recovery phrases and passwords, allowing attackers to control victims’ digital wallets. They advise against downloading … Read more