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Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.

It definitely doesn’t mean you are paranoid if you’re worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

Don’t be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it’s most likely not what you think.

To be successful and remain undetected, shadow mining depends on deliberately configuring security systems to function incorrectly.

The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.

ESET’s Security Days Conference recently took place to go over the current threat environment and what to look out for next.

Blockchain's potential is immense, but endpoint vulnerabilities pose threats. Privilege controls, as emphasised by CyberArk, are crucial for ensuring security.

IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.

A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.

TechDay spoke to Akamai Asia Pacific security technology and strategy head Fernando Serto about how organisations are being impacted.

There was a staggering rise in criminal activity within the cryptocurrency market last year, despite the decline in the market.

Infinito unveils the all-in-one Infinito Blockchain Platform (IBP), aiming to simplify decentralised app development with versatile APIs and turnkey solutions.

A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.

Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.

Organisations continue to be targeted by cryptominers, despite an overall drop in value across all cryptocurrencies in 2018.

Cybercriminals have been moving towards a ‘gig economy’ – an underground community of malicious actors exchanging services.

The explosive growth of cryptocurrency in 2018 catapulted coinmining malware incidents by 1,500%, reveals eSentire's Annual Threat Report.

Proofpoint researchers have looked ahead at the trends and events likely to shape the threat landscape in the year to come.

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