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MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec
Symantec

MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec

New Zealand's MikroTik routers may be at risk of cryptomining attacks due to a global campaign targeting 157,000 devices, warns Symantec. Install patches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Exclusive: Why NZ is particularly vulnerable to cryptomining
IoT Security

Exclusive: Why NZ is particularly vulnerable to cryptomining

Cryptomining is the newest cybersecurity threat dominating the headlines, but awareness of the attack method is still lacking among organisations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018

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Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot
Malware

Cryptomining dethrones ransomware as 2018's top threat - Webroot

This report also highlights the importance of implementing a robust and evolving security approach to protect valuable data and keep systems secure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Diginex and Symbioses deploy decentralised supercomputing network
DataCentre infrastructure

Diginex and Symbioses deploy decentralised supercomputing network

Diginex will provide up to 2,500 nodes at its Switzerland data centre to perform optimised cryptocurrency mining on the Symbioses network.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Cryptomining and IoT attacks gunning for healthcare industry
Malware

Cryptomining and IoT attacks gunning for healthcare industry

Medical staff now carry multiple connected devices with them, including personal devices that lack appropriate security controls.

By Dave Palmer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
DC Two set to build Australia's first solar-powered data center
Solar power

DC Two set to build Australia's first solar-powered data center

The data center is currently being built in Collie, which is 200 kilometres south of Perth, in Western Australia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Criminals aim for attack 'quality, not quantity' as malware volumes drop
Malware

Criminals aim for attack 'quality, not quantity' as malware volumes drop

The crime lull may be a continuation of Q1's drop, but cryptominers, ransomware, and exploits have opted for 'quality, not quantity'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report
Malware

Use of banking trojans up 50%, cryptomining still dominant malware – report

Check Point's latest Global Threat Index reveals that Trojan malware families enter Top 10 Most Wanted Ranking; Cryptomining remains top of the list.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge
Crypto

Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge

Coin miner malware grew a stunning 629% in the first quarter of 2018, rocketing from around 400,000 total known samples in Q4 2017 to more than 2.9mil.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves
Firewalls

Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018
Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report
Malware

Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report

Cryptomining malware is on the rise, with 98.8% of Linux/Downloader variants delivering cryptocurrency miners in Q1 2018, WatchGuard reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Cyberthreats shifting with ransomware attacks down - research
Malware

Cyberthreats shifting with ransomware attacks down - research

Ransomware attacks are significantly declining, and active defences strategies are highly effective but underutilised, according to ISACA.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Palo Alto analyst unwraps mentality of cybercrime
Malware

EXCLUSIVE: Palo Alto analyst unwraps mentality of cybercrime

Threat intelligence analyst Alex Hinchliffe discusses the constant rise of cybercrime, how it's changing, and the possibility of cyber warfare.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Exclusive: 'Bad guys aren't so bad' as cryptomining is a sign of conscience
Malware

Exclusive: 'Bad guys aren't so bad' as cryptomining is a sign of conscience

Cryptomining is now a more popular method of cybercrime than ransomware but expert Tim Brown says this isn't a bad thing as it causes less harm.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures
Crypto

Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures

As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.

By Scott Robertson • 4 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018
Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected
Malware

Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected

Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
No need for a browser - XMRig cryptomining malware enters top 10 most wanted malware list
Crypto

No need for a browser - XMRig cryptomining malware enters top 10 most wanted malware list

Cryptomining malware is shifting its focus from browsers to endpoints, with XMRig rising in popularity among cybercriminals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Android ransomware on the rise in APAC - Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes

Android ransomware on the rise in APAC - Malwarebytes

Machine learning anomaly detections also rose by 480%, according to a Malwarebytes report on cybercrime tactics and techniques.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018