Tag: bitcoin

Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

January 9, 2025

As detections of cryptostealers surge across Windows, Android and macOS, it’s time for a refresher on how to keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe. Bitcoin is on a tear. For the first time in its history, the digital currency surpassed $100,000 in early December, having surged more than 30% since election night in the US. Whether … More Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

400k Linux servers compromised for cryptocurrency theft and financial gain

May 15, 2024

One of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns is still growing, with hundreds of thousands of compromised servers, and it has diversified to include credit card and cryptocurrency theft. ESET Research released its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns, which is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of … More 400k Linux servers compromised for cryptocurrency theft and financial gain

Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

May 3, 2024

Once your crypto has been stolen, it is extremely difficult to get back – be wary of fake promises to retrieve your funds and learn how to avoid becoming a victim twice over. It’s a nightmare scenario for any cryptocurrency user. You fall victim to a crypto scam or cyberattack, resulting in stolen funds. You feel regret … More Adding insult to injury: crypto recovery scams

Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

April 15, 2024

Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other crypto safe. Bitcoin is on a tear. The world’s largest digital currency by market cap passed its previous record value of nearly $69,000 in early March. It’s now worth an estimated $1.3 trillion. Yet the fluctuating value of cryptocurrency doesn’t necessarily correspond to … More Bitcoin scams, hacks and heists – and how to avoid them

Twitter hacker sentenced to five years in prison

June 26, 2023

A British man who hacked high profile Twitter accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam has been jailed in the US, writes the BBC*. Joseph O’Connor, from Liverpool, hijacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020, including those of Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Elon Musk. The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to hacking charges last month. … More Twitter hacker sentenced to five years in prison