Alert: Exposed JDWP Interfaces Lead to Crypto Mining, Hpingbot Targets SSH for DDoS

Alert: Exposed JDWP Interfaces Lead to Crypto Mining, Hpingbot Targets SSH for DDoS

Threat actors are weaponizing exposed Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interfaces to obtain code execution capabilities and deploy cryptocurrency miners on compromised hosts. “The attacker used a modified version of XMRig with a hard-“coded configuration, allowing them to avoid suspicious command-line arguments that are often flagged by defenders,” Wiz researchers Yaara Shriki and Gili Tikochinski…

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U.S. Seizes .74M in Crypto Tied to North Korea’s Global Fake IT Worker Network

U.S. Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korea’s Global Fake IT Worker Network

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) said it has filed a civil forfeiture complaint in federal court that targets over $7.74 million in cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other digital assets allegedly linked to a global IT worker scheme orchestrated by North Korea. “For years, North Korea has exploited global remote IT contracting and cryptocurrency…

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Best Crypto Payments Gateways in 2025 — SitePoint

Best Crypto Payments Gateways in 2025 — SitePoint

An increasing number of companies worldwide are allowing their customers to make payments using cryptocurrencies, such as stablecoins. With an estimated 420 million cryptocurrency holders around the globe, businesses that embrace digital currencies can tap into new markets and customer segments through a crypto payment platform.  To facilitate crypto payments, most companies collaborate with a…

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North Korean Hackers Spread Malware via Fake Crypto Firms and Job Interview Lures

North Korean Hackers Spread Malware via Fake Crypto Firms and Job Interview Lures

North Korea-linked threat actors behind the Contagious Interview have set up front companies as a way to distribute malware during the fake hiring process. “In this new campaign, the threat actor group is using three front companies in the cryptocurrency consulting industry—BlockNovas LLC (blocknovas[.] com), Angeloper Agency (angeloper[.]com), and SoftGlide LLC (softglide[.]co)—to spread malware via…

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