Threatpost |
Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Hosted in Amazon S3 Bucket
Threatpost The Zminer executable is being dropped from an exploit kit, which in turn connects with an Amazon S3 storage bucket to grab two payloads called Claymore CryptoNote CPU Miner and Manager.exe. Claymore is the mining utility used to produce Monero, an … |
androidandme.com |
Following 'false alarm,' BLU smartphones are back on Amazon
androidandme.com BLU responded to the security concerns earlier this week, saying that the data that its phones collect “is standard for OTA functionality and basic informational recording” and that “this is in line with every other smartphone device manufacturer in … |
Yahoo News |
Amazon Halts Blu Phone Sales Amid Spyware Concerns (Update: Blu Responds)
Yahoo News Blu smartphones have established a niche for consumers who want an inexpensive Android device that doesn't skimp on features like battery life or screen brightness. But the phones are also being accused of hosting … (Credit: Tom's Guide)The spyware … |
Amazon said it will halt sale of popular low-cost Android phones made by Blu Products because of reports software on the phone is collecting and sharing user data without owner consent.
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