Google Chrome discoverd malicious plug-in can steal multiple cryptocurrencies

[cortanababy]

According to a report by cybersecurity company Trend Micro last week, Google Chrome has discovered a malicious plug-in called FacexWorm that can steal cryptocurrencies by infected users and conduct cryptocurrency mining in a variety of ways. This malicious plug-in has multiple capabilities. For example, if FacexWorm detects that an infected user is performing a cryptocurrency transaction, it will use the attacker's encrypted currency address to replace the address entered by the user. These cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Bitcoin Gold , Bitcoin Cash, Dash, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Ripple, Litecoin, Zcash and Monroe.




Here is some cryptocurrencies price:



Bitcoin: On May 5 according to Citicoins, Bitcoin reached the $10,000 mark for the first time in nearly 2 months. Bitcoin price in April rebounded by 36%, the largest monthly increase since December 2017.



However, on May 6th, bitcoin fell more than 2% to below $9,700, Bitcoin price against the US dollar continued to fall, falling below US$9,500, down 5.09 % that day.



Dash: Dash coin price down to $460.48 with -6.07% range on May 7, compare with last week, Dash price still falling.



Zcash: Zcash (ZEC) price on May 7 is $275.20, ZEC to us price down to 7.25%, in 24 hours trading volume of $55,500,500, Market cap has a value of $1,062,944,520.



Ripple: Ripple price now at a price of $0.819542 against to US dollars down 6.56%, or traded down 2.64% to 0.00008881 BTC price. Ripple has a market cap of $32,108,229,121 on May 7, and in 24 hours trading volume has $597,463,000.



Augur: Augur price on today is $41.28, trading down 2.44% with a total market cap of $454,100,900. Trading volume on 24 hours is $2,662,280. Investor can buy Augur with a price of $41.28 or 0.00445685 BTC on some cryptocurrency exchanges like Ethfinex, Liqui, Lykke Exchange and Gate.io.

[RedUser]

How do you think – what is the main idea of those tree colors (red, green, yellow) on Google Chrome’s logo? Here it is said http://1000logos.net/chrome-logo/ that the matter is only on it’s simplicity in usage, which is shown in simple logo but do you really think that’s everything about it? Maybe you know?

[Geleas]

This is a very alarming news. These incidents are the reason people are wary of cryptocurrency. Strict action should be taken against such people behind the plug-ins. Cyber authorities should also be active and alert.

[Keron]

The entire cryptocurrency stakeholders need to wake up and take strict against the people who trying to rip off people. These people make cryptocurrency investors their target and try to make easy money. I believe the cyber-security system needs to wake up.

[AndyJaworski]

All exchanges need hot wallets to ensure their customers can make regular deposits and withdrawals. But when selecting who you choose to trust with your cryptocurrency, ask yourself: “Do they really need to put that much money at risk?!”

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[jitenrajput]

That's sad. Security has become the biggest concern for cryptocurrency trading and this hinders many admirers to take a step ahead. We at Encrybit are making every possible effort to minimize the risk.

[BestW1shes]

Security for cryptocurrency in the first place

[irikan50]

This is a very alarming news. We have to report such softwares or plugins for the safety of cryptocurrency community. The cyber-security needs to be active and play their role in neutralizing these threats. I hope that nobody gets affected or lose investment by these plugins.

[SamNeels]

That's awful. I just hate those who make such things.

[Baloo]

This is a very shocking news. The entire Cryptocurrency community needs to be vigilant and look out for auch activities. The Cryptocurrency authorities also need to play their part and capture such parties. These are the activities that make people wary of investing in Cryptocurrency.

[BenFormer]

It's obvious.
Hackers are able to stole everything.
Cyber crime is what the most dangerous now.