Cryptocurrency

Security researchers discovered an installer for a Monero miner intended to transmit the cryptocurrency to Kim Il Sung University (KSU), North Korea. Meanwhile, a Reddit user found a Monero miner in the BlackBerry mobile site.

Trend Micro observed a recent spate of attacks designed to deliver a webminer for the Electroneum (ETN) cryptocurrency.

Cybercriminals are hoping to capitalize on the surging value of cryptocurrency. They are experimenting with new ways to hijack users' devices, hoping to gather enough to make a profit from mining.

A new report reveals Coinhive's reach after it ranked the coin miner as the 6th most common malware in the world.

As cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are more widely used, so will the threats that cybercriminals use to abuse it. Here’s a closer look at cryptocurrency-mining malware—their emergence in the threat landscape, impact, and some countermeasures against them.