Tag: Virus

Cryptocurrency mining virus spreads across Facebook Messenger

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A virus that turns victims’ computers into a cryptocurrency miner without their knowledge is spreading across Facebook Messenger, security experts have warned. The malware, named “Digmine”, affects desktop versions of the app when running on a Google Chrome browser, according to researchers Read More …

Petya cyber attack: Ransomware spreads across Europe with firms in Ukraine, Britain and Spain shut down

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Major firms, airports and government departments in Ukraine have been struck by a massive cyber attack which began to spread across Europe on Tuesday afternoon. In Ukraine, government departments, the central bank, a state-run aircraft manufacturer,  the airport in Kiev and Read More …