Satoshi Bomb

Let us discuss what defines the profitability of bitcoin mining, what principles for mining speed adaptation were initially embedded into it, and why these principles can lead to the failure of the cryptocurrency in the long run. We assume that the reader has an idea of basic Bitcoin mechanics su...

China Bans Fundraising Through Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

China's central bank today announced an immediate ban on all ICO—Initial Coin Offering—fundraising, to prevent fraud and illegal fundraising. ICO is the hottest new thing in the blockchain world, which is an alternative to crowdfunding that lets a firm raise funding from multiple sources. The...

directory.bitcoin.co.id XSS vulnerability

Vulnerable URL: https://directory.bitcoin.co.id/?s=%3Cimg%20src=x%20onerror=alert/OPENBUGBOUNTY/%3E/a===true〈=en Details: Description| Value ---|--- Patched:| Yes, at 12.10.2017 Latest check for patch:| 12.10.2017 10:58 GMT Vulnerability type:| XSS Vulnerability status:| Publicly disclosed Alexa...

Massive Email Campaign Sends Locky Ransomware to Over 23 Million Users

Whenever we feel like the Locky ransomware is dead, the notorious threat returns with a bang. Recently, researchers from two security firms have independently spotted two mass email campaigns, spreading two different, but new variants of the Locky ransomware. Lukitus Campaign Sends 23 Million...

Fraudulent Donations Lead to Disbanding of Hutchins Legal Defense Fund

A legal defense fund established to ease Marcus Hutchins’ attorney costs has been disbanded after a sizable number of fraudulent donations were discovered. Hutchins, known as Malware Tech, is facing six counts for his alleged involvement in creating and distributing the Kronos banking malware. Th...

Private Internet Access – Get a Secure VPN to Protect Your Online Privacy

Since most of us rely upon the Internet for day-to-day activities today, hacking and spying have become a prime concern, and so have online security and privacy. The Internet has become a digital universe with websites collecting your sensitive information and selling them to advertisers, hackers...

Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Hosted in Amazon S3 Bucket

As Bitcoin’s price continues to soar beyond $4,000 USD per, cybercriminals are responding in kind by using techniques long reserved for adware, click-fraud and spying to now drop cryptocurrency miners onto compromised computers. The latest incident comes from a rash of drive-by downloads that are...

Ransomware is Here to Stay: So How Do I Protect My Data?

Ransomware is the gift that keeps on giving for cybercriminals. Google research revealed recently that online extortionists have managed to grab more than $25 million from their victims over the past two years. Other estimates suggest businesses and netizens handed over as much as $1 billion in...

Bitcoin / Dogecoin Mining 1.0 SQL Injection Vulnerability

Exploit for php platform in category web applications Exploit Title: Bitcoin,Dogecoin Mining 1.0 - Authentication Bypass Dork: N/A Date: 21.08.2017 Vendor Homepage: https://codecanyon.net/user/bousague Software Link: https://codecanyon.net/item/bitcoindogecoin-mining-php-script/20315581 Demo:...

A week in security (August 14 – August 20)

Last week, we gave some security tips for parents and kids aimed at the new school term. We also took a peek at the inside of the Kronos malware, focusing on how it works and protects itself. And, once again, we spotted a return of Locky ransomware with two new flavors at once, diablo6 and Lukitu...

Bitcoin / Dogecoin Mining 1.0 SQL Injection

Exploit Title: Bitcoin,Dogecoin Mining 1.0 - Authentication Bypass Dork: N/A Date: 21.08.2017 Vendor Homepage: https://codecanyon.net/user/bousague Software Link: https://codecanyon.net/item/bitcoindogecoin-mining-php-script/20315581 Demo: http://test.z-files.site/ Version: 1.0 Category: Webapps...

(Bitcoin Dogecoin) PHP Cloud Mining Script - Authentication Bypass

Bitcoin Dogecoin PHP Cloud Mining Script - Authentication Bypass Exploit Title: Bitcoin,Dogecoin Mining 1.0 - Authentication Bypass Dork: N/A Date: 21.08.2017 Vendor Homepage: https://codecanyon.net/user/bousague Software Link: https://codecanyon.net/item/bitcoindogecoin-mining-php-script/2031558...

(Bitcoin / Dogecoin) PHP Cloud Mining Script - Authentication Bypass

Exploit Title: Bitcoin,Dogecoin Mining 1.0 - Authentication Bypass Dork: N/A Date: 21.08.2017 Vendor Homepage: https://codecanyon.net/user/bousague Software Link: https://codecanyon.net/item/bitcoindogecoin-mining-php-script/20315581 Demo: http://test.z-files.site/ Version: 1.0 Category: Webapps...

PHP Cloud mining Script - Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Exploit for php platform in category web applications Exploit Title: Bitcoin,Dogecoin Mining 1.0 - Authentication Bypass Dork: N/A Date: 21.08.2017 Vendor Homepage: https://codecanyon.net/user/bousague Software Link: https://codecanyon.net/item/bitcoindogecoin-mining-php-script/20315581 Demo:...

Locky Ransomware Variant Slips Past Some Defenses

A variant of the notorious Locky ransomware is part of a large scale email-based campaign managing to slip past the defenses of some unsuspecting companies. Beginning on Aug. 9, and lasting three days, ransomware called IKARUSdilapidated landed in tens of thousands of inboxes with email that...

Corrupt Federal Agent, Who Stole Bitcoins From Silk Road, Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering

A former the United States Secret Service agent who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoins during an investigation into then-largest underground marketplace Silk Road has now pleaded guilty to money laundering. Shaun W. Bridges is one of two former US undercover agents who plead...

Warning: Two Dangerous Ransomware Are Back – Protect Your Computers

Ransomware has been around for a few years but has become an albatross around everyone's neck—from big businesses and financial institutions to hospitals and individuals worldwide—with cyber criminals making millions of dollars. In just past few months, we saw a scary strain of ransomware attacks...

WannaCry Bitcoin Withdrawn; 'Killswitch' Researcher Detained in Nevada

Someone on Wednesday began withdrawing Bitcoin from three wallets connected to the WannaCry ransomware attacks. According to a Twitter bot that tracks the status of each wallet, seven withdrawals were made yesterday starting at around 11 a.m. Eastern time. The wallets contained a little more than...

FBI Arrests Researcher Who Found 'Kill-Switch' to Stop Wannacry Ransomware

The 22-year-old British security researcher who gained fame for discovering the "kill switch" that stopped the outbreak of the WannaCry ransomware—has been reportedly arrested in the United States after attending the Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas. Marcus Hutchins, operates under the ali...

Hackers Behind WannaCry Ransomware Withdraw $143,000 From Bitcoin Wallets

The cyber criminals behind the global WannaCry ransomware attack that caused chaos worldwide have finally cashed out their ransom payments. Nearly three months ago, the WannaCry ransomware shut down hospitals, telecom providers, and many businesses worldwide, infecting hundreds of thousands of...