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MIT’s Bitcoin-Inspired ‘Enigma’ Lets Computers Mine Encrypted Data

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Jun

2015

The cryptography behind bitcoin solved a paradoxical problem: a currency with no regulator that nonetheless can’t be counterfeited. Now a similar mix of math and code promises to pull off another seemingly magical feat by allowing anyone to share their data with the cloud and nonetheless keep it entirely private. On Tuesday, a pair of […]

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Cryptowall Infections Cost US Victims Over $18 Million

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Jun

2015

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) – reports that 992 U.S. victims of the Cryptowall ransomware campaign have incurred losses in excess of $18 million between April of 2014 and June of 2015. “Recent IC3 reporting identifies […]

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Cryptowall 3.0 Infections Spike from Angler EK, Malicious Spam Campaigns

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Jun

2015

Since the #angler Exploit Kit began in late May spreading #cryptowall 3.0 ransomware, traffic containing the malware has continued to grow, putting more potential victims in harm’s way. Today, the SANS Internet Storm Center reported that Cryptowall 3.0 infections are emanating from not only the prolific exploit kit, but also from malicious spam campaigns. The two […]

Category Malware Tracking Virus & Malware Written by Threatpost 0 Comments

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