A Monero mining malware targets 35,000 computers in Latin America | Cryptopolitan
Cybersecurity experts from ESET identified a Monero mining botnet that illicitly gained access to over 35,000 computer systems across Latin America and has been active at least since May 2019. […]
HTC Says Its Exodus ‘Blockchain Smartphone’ Will Mine Monero (XMR)
The electronics giant will enable the option of mining Monero through a mobile application in its blockchain phone.
Monero used in crypto child porn case in South Korea | Cryptopolitan
The latest developments in the crypto child porn case have revealed that the privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero was used for payments by the criminals. The association of cryptocurrency is bringing a […]
Monero (XMR) New Release: TOR Performance Upgraded, What Else?
Monero (XMR) is a token for those who care about their privacy. Even in the days of the crypto bloodbath, Monero (XMR) has upgraded its end-user software
Crypto risks you face from cryptojackers mining Monero | Cryptopolitan
Crypto risks are increasing every passing day and the crypto community as a whole struggle against the crypto risks but also the criminals. The Slovak internet security firm ESET reported […]
Monero (XMR) conference in Berlin Cancelled Fluffy Pony Discussed Blockchain Encryption and COVID-19
Monero retweeted the Monero Konferenco tweet that read:  “Due to public health risks, the 2020 Monero Konferenco in Berlin has been canceled. This
Are Privacy Coins the Trigger for Mainstream Adoption? They Could be According to Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong
Crypto is quickly becoming a universal go-to financial instrument for people in economically developing countries.
Dandelion++ for Monero
Dandelion++ stops bad actors from linking your IP address to your Monero transactions.
Crypto Payments on Darknet Markets Doubled for First Time Since 2015
Total darknet market sales in crypto hit a new high in 2019, for the first time surpassing $600 million, according to a new study by Chainalysis.
Privacy crypto coins to return in 2020? Evidence says so | Cryptopolitan
It was in 2017 when privacy crypto coins like Monero (XMR) and DASH rose to their highest prices. By the end of the year, XMR was nearing US$ 500 while Dash went on to almost hit the US$ 1650 mark. After a very short while, these privacy crypto coins fell by 92% and 96% respectively. While it was widely assumed that privacy coins have lost their position in the market, reports in early 2020 have indicated otherwise.
Monero: "Janus attack" Advisory note for users making use of subaddresses
Subaddresses are an excellent, simple OpSec tool for the vast majority of people, but they are not perfect. Users who prioritize their privacy over convenience should use addresses derived from separate seeds as needed. However, most users should rest assured that this edge case will not impact most users in practice. The best, simple way to achieve reasonable unlinkability remains through the use of subaddresses.
RandomX upgrade triples Monero hash rate spike | Cryptopolitan
Monero hash rate spike has almost trebled. Monero’s latest rules have resulted in extensive changes to the network and eventually tripled the currency’s hash rate. Also, the advantages associated with expensive high-end hardware have now reduced, meaning more power to the general public.