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Hackers Reroute ISP Traffic to Steal $83k in Bitcoins

Attackers have managed to reroute internet traffic from numerous internet service providers (ISPs) to steal bitcoins and altcoins.

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Report: Bitcoin Targeted in 22% of Financial Malware Attacks

Security firm Kaspersky Lab says bitcoiners are a popular choice of victim in malware attacks aimed at personal finances.

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McAfee Report: 'Futile' Mining Botnets Are Going Mainstream

Security firm McAfee has issued its latest quarterly report, which focuses on emerging threats such as cryptocurrency mining botnets.

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500 Million Dogecoins Mined by Unknown Hacker in Malware Attack

The hacker used data hubs to mine $200,000 in dogecoin in an attack researchers called "unprecedented".

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CryptoLocker Crimewave Halted as Global Authorities Disable Network

International authorities have disabled GOZeuS, the P2P network behind the CryptoLocker malware.

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'Watch Dogs' Game Torrent May Be Infected with Crypto Mining Malware

Hackers may be employing a new clever tactic in an effort to enlist powerful PCs into cryptocurrency mining botnets.

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Google: KryptoKit Wallet Extension Issue Caused by Malware

The Chrome team has resolved an issue that caused KryptoKit users to fear their bitcoins had been lost.

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Chrome Extension Could Be Vulnerable to Cryptocurrency Malware

The Cryptsy Dogecoin Live Ticker Chrome extension could be susceptible to malware monitoring visits to cryptocurrency exchanges or wallets.

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LocalBitcoins Names Malware As Cause of Wallet Issues

LocalBitcoins users are reporting that their wallets have been emptied and that transactions via the service have been delayed.

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