June 21, 2023

Beware bad passwords as attackers co-opt Linux servers into cybercrime

Did you prevent password-only logins on your SSH servers? On ALL of them? Are you sure about that?

Naked Security

June 21, 2022

Capital One identity theft hacker finally gets convicted

It took three years, but the Capital One cracker was convicted in the end. Don't get caught out in a data breach of your own!

Naked Security

April 13, 2021

Compromised Exchange server hosting cryptojacker targeting other Exchange servers

An ouroboros of malicious cryptominers takes advantage of the ProxyLogon exploit

SophosLabs UncutThreat Research

January 21, 2021

MrbMiner: Cryptojacking to bypass international sanctions

Iran-based "garage startup" cryptojacking operation targets SQL servers

SophosLabs UncutThreat Research

June 09, 2020

Cryptomining criminals under the spotlight – a SophosLabs report

A new SophosLabs report takes you inside a cryptomining gang.

Naked Security

April 17, 2020

US offers up to $5m reward for information on North Korean hackers

UN experts believe the DPRK cyber-steals and launders money, extorts companies and funnels the cash into its nuclear program.

Naked Security

March 19, 2020

Cryptojacking is almost conquered – crushed along with Coinhive

Cryptojacking may not be entirely gone following the shutdown of notorious cryptomining service Coinhive - but it's drastically diminished.

Naked Security

February 18, 2020

IOTA shuts down network temporarily to fight wallet hacker

Popular cryptocurrency IOTA has temporarily shut down its entire network after a hacker stole funds from ten of its highest-value users.

Naked Security

December 12, 2019

Brexit – even cybercriminals want to have their say…

These crooks stashed a message in the virus code itelf - we found it, but we don't know which way to take it!

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