Tag: cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex plagued by DDoS attacks

December 7, 2017

Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has been going through a sticky patch of late, having been knocked temporarily offline on Monday due to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that was reminiscent of a similar incident from a few days prior. After first tweeting that “Platform is currently under heavy load and we are working to bring it back … More Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex plagued by DDoS attacks

Fake cryptocurrency trading apps on Google Play

October 23, 2017

Users of the popular cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex have been the target of two credential stealing apps, discovered on Google Play disguised as legitimate Poloniex mobile apps. Apart from harvesting Poloniex login credentials, the fake apps also try to trick victims into making their Gmail accounts accessible to the attackers. Poloniex is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency … More Fake cryptocurrency trading apps on Google Play

Cryptocurrency web mining: In union there is profit

September 15, 2017

In the last months, we stumbled upon some JavaScript files apparently used to mine cryptocurrencies directly within the browser. For a long time now, cybercriminals have taken advantage of cryptocurrency mining in order to make a profit. However, they generally use malware or potentially unwanted applications they install on the victim’s machine in order to … More Cryptocurrency web mining: In union there is profit

State sponsored cryptocurrency: Could it ever be a reality?

September 13, 2017

Companies showcase their products, whether they are physical, virtual or services. Images of Steve Jobs launching an iPhone or Elon Musk announcing the latest Tesla generate media interest and hype. Cybersecurity companies are no different, ESET holds an annual event for journalists and security testers. At the event people discuss the latest research news and … More State sponsored cryptocurrency: Could it ever be a reality?

Bitcoin community ‘needs to collaborate’ over security and scalability

September 3, 2015

The Bitcoin community has been urged by some of its most prominent members to do more to achieve “technical consensus” over security and scalability. More than 30 developers and contributors involved with the virtual currency – also known as cryptocurrency – have come together to submit an open letter calling on influential figures and organisations … More Bitcoin community ‘needs to collaborate’ over security and scalability