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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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LemonDuck Shows Malware Can Evolve, Putting Linux and Microsoft at Risk

eSecurity Planet

The LemonDuck malware that for the past couple of years has been known for its cryptocurrency mining and botnet capabilities is evolving into a much broader threat, moving into new areas of cyber attacks, targeting both Linux and Microsoft systems and expanding its geographical reach, according to security researchers with Microsoft.

Risk 144
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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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Why & Where You Should You Plant Your Flag

Krebs on Security

Postal Service, the credit bureaus or the Social Security Administration, it’s a good idea to do so for several reasons. Adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) at these various providers (where available) and/or establishing a customer-specific personal identification number (PIN) also can help secure online access.

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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.