Posts tagged with: Cryptocurrency

Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 recently discovered malware that we believe has been developed from OSX.DarthMiner, a malware known to target the Mac platform.

This malware is capable of stealing browser cookies associated with mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet service websites visited by the victims, stealing saved passwords in Chrome and seeks to steal iPhone text messages from iTunes backups on the tethered Mac.

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 recently captured and investigated new samples of the Linux coin mining malware used by the Rocke group. The family was suspected to be developed by the Iron cybercrime group and it’s also associated with the Xbash malware we reported on in September of 2018.

“When it comes to realistic predictions for the year ahead, my philosophy is simple: there are certain trends that research shows will continue to move upward.” Ryan Olson, VP of Threat Intelligence, looks at what can be expected in 2019.

New Wine in Old Bottle: New Azorult Variant Found in FindMyName Campaign using Fallout Exploit Kit.

Unit 42 researchers discover Xbash, a new malware family tied to the Iron Group targeting Linux and Microsoft Servers

Unit 42 investigates the rise of cryptocurrency miners.

Unit 42 examines some of the forces driving the recent and significant increase in cryptocurrency mining malware

Unit 42 discovers ComboJack, a new currency stealer that alters clipboards to steal cryptocurrency.

Unit 42 observes Russian BitTorrent site covertly mining Monero cryptocurrency to its users

Criminals behind Rig Exploit Kits may be shifting efforts to coin mining, as they look to maximize financial return on investment.

Read this Unit 42 Threat Brief to get an overview of how attackers continue to adapt existing techniques to generate cryptocurrency.

Unit 42 analyzes a large-scale Monero cryptocurrency mining operation that leverages the open source XMRig utility.

Get the 2 minute threat brief on cryptocurrency mining.

Get the Unit 42 threat brief on a drive-by mining technique that adapts an old attack method to mine cryptocurrencies.

Unit 42 examines the pervasiveness of unauthorized coin mining inside browsers.