The partnership between EDX Markets, a non-custodial platform backed by Wall Street players and Talos, a digital assets trading technology provider, redefines the crypto exchange world. EDX Markets, by integrating Talos’ vast network, bolsters its trading capabilities and reputation while providing a transparent, safe, and efficient trading experience for institutional investors venturing into crypto.
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Unmasking Crypto-Mining Attacks: Hackers, Graphic Design Tools, and the Art of Stealth Mining
Cisco Talos Intelligence Group found hackers use a Windows tool, Advanced Installer, to package malicious crypto-mining code with software installers of common design tools. Affected computers become carriers for malware miners, their powerful GPUs exploited to mine cryptocurrencies on behalf of the hackers, indicating increasing intersection between technological evolution and cybersecurity threats.
Crypto-Mining Malware: The Dual-Edged Sword of Advanced Installer Exploitation
The crypto-mining malware security issue has evolved as hackers target popular tools like the Windows’ Advanced Installer to execute harmful scripts. The malware primarily affects software installers for 3D modeling and graphic design, particularly in French-speaking regions. This practice, known as ‘cryptojacking’, installs mining code on devices without consent, causing overheating and poor performance.
Balancing Blockchain’s Potential and Challenges: A Deep Dive into Crypto’s Complex Future
The press release highlights the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrencies in decentralizing financial systems, revolutionizing various industries, and addressing challenges such as scalability, energy consumption, and regulations. It emphasizes striking a balance between celebrating advancements and tackling issues for a stable blockchain future.