A cute panda image turns Linux systems into hackers' crypto mining machines
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) has led to increase in the number of malicious bots and cyberattacks. But that was more the case for criminals with superficial programming knowledge. More advanced hackers are now able to use AI to create sophisticated malware.
More than 3,500 websites infected with hidden Monero miners — hackers earned crypto from visitors
Hackers infected more than 3,500 websites with hidden scripts for mining Monero tokens (XMR). The malware does not steal passwords or block files. Instead, when visiting an infected website, it turns users’ browsers into Monero mining engines, using small amounts of computing power without the victims’ consent.
Former Monero developers launch private blockchain Tari: tokens can be mined on PC and Mac
The developers behind the Monero blockchain and its XMR privacy coinhave created a new first-level blockchain protocol, Tari. Tari Mainnet has launched the Tari Universe application, which makes cryptocurrency mining fast, private, and accessible to anyone with a Mac or Windows PC.
Unknown persons stole $333 million worth of bitcoins — Monero tokens (XMR) have risen in price by 50%. But why?
On the morning of March 28, the cost of cryptocurrency Monero (XMR), which is a privacy coin, jumped by 51%. As it turned out, the reason was an attempt to launder $330 million in bitcoin.
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