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Why Is Cryptocurrency Associated with Criminal Activity?

Despite countless examples to the contrary, many people still toss cryptocurrency and criminal activity into the same bucket. But is this born out of ignorance or fact? We all fear the unknown. Perhaps it’s partially because, to the layman, digital currencies suddenly seem to be taking over. Despite proving that cryptocurrency is about more than […]

Sneaky three-stage malware found in Google Play store

Another crop of Android apps hiding malware have been discovered in – and removed from – the Google Play store. Researchers at ESET discovered eight apps available to download via Google Play which all carried Trojan Dropper, a form of malware which allows attackers to drop additional malicious payloads ranging from banking trojans to spyware. […]

Dark Web Criminals Respond to Crackdown by Going Mobile

In response to law enforcement’s increased involvement with targeting the illegal activities taking place on the Dark Web, criminals have began to use messaging apps to conduct their illicit operations. According to a threat report from IntSights Cyber Intelligence, a slew of messaging apps are being used by these Dark Web criminals including Skype, Discord, […]