# Researchers detect new malware targeting Kubernetes clusters to mine Monero

# Researchers detect new malware targeting Kubernetes clusters to mine Monero

“# Researchers detect new malware targeting Kubernetes clusters to mine Monero ” Cybersecurity researchers at Unit 42, the intelligence team at Paolo Alto Networks, have published a profile of a new malware campaign that targets Kubernetes clusters and can be used for the purposes of cryptojacking. “Cryptojacking” is an industry term for stealth crypto-mining attacks…

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#Best Practices to Prevent eCommerce Fraud

#Best Practices to Prevent eCommerce Fraud

“#Best Practices to Prevent eCommerce Fraud” The opportunity of cybercriminals to attack online businesses is increasing as online shopping becomes popular. If you possess an online business, you have to protect it from fraudsters who may ruin your reputation, steal from you, and harm your brand. What is eCommerce Fraud?  eCommerce is a commercial electronic…

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#Pardon the Intrusion #35: WhatsApp’s Messaging Mess

#Pardon the Intrusion #35: WhatsApp’s Messaging Mess

“#Pardon the Intrusion #35: WhatsApp’s Messaging Mess” Subscribe to this bi-weekly newsletter here! Welcome to the latest edition of Pardon The Intrusion, TNW’s bi-weekly newsletter in which we explore the wild world of security. Well, that escalated quickly. After alerting users of a change in privacy policy earlier this month and kicking up a storm,…

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# Bitcoin double-spend spotted in the wild

# Bitcoin double-spend spotted in the wild

“# Bitcoin double-spend spotted in the wild ” BitMEX Research has identified a suspected double-spend transaction valued at 0.00062063 BTC or roughly $21 — and it doesn’t appear to be an instance of that popular replace-by-fee wallet hack. On Jan. 20, BitMEX’s ForkMonitor noted that “multiple blocks were produced at height 666833.” BitMEX Research tweeted:…

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# Projects weigh security risks, benefits of liquidity pool token collateral

# Projects weigh security risks, benefits of liquidity pool token collateral

“# Projects weigh security risks, benefits of liquidity pool token collateral ” Multiple decentralized finance (DeFi) projects are moving forward with plans to allow liquidity provider tokens as collateral for stablecoin and lending services — though experts caution that the security considerations associated with using LP tokens in this manner can be complex.  LP tokens…

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