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Recently, attackers often use fake plugins for the WordPress content management system for the purpose of hidden mining of cryptocurrencies. It is reported by AMB Crypto. A cyber security report by Sucuri said hackers clone plugins for WordPress to create a backdoor on the victim’s website and subsequently mine the cryptocurrency. One of these fake plugins is […]

The Bank of Canada is considering issuing its own digital currency to combat the “direct threat” emanating from cryptocurrencies. According to The Logic, the central bank has already made a presentation on the initiative to the bank’s manager Stephen Poloz and the board of directors. It says that at first the coin can be used on a par with cash, and then completely replace them. “We need to innovate to stay […]

Bitcoin is still the preferred cryptocurrency for cybercriminals, Europol stated in the annual report “Assessing the threats of organized crime on the Internet” (IOCTA 2019). “Although we previously reported a slight shift towards more private cryptocurrencies such as Monero, bitcoin is still the currency of choice for both legal and criminal use,” the organization said. In previous IOCTA reports […]