Cryptocurrency mining has evolved significantly, providing opportunities for both experienced and new miners to participate from the comfort of their homes. In 2025, several cryptocurrencies stand out...

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8220 Gang exploits Oracle WebLogic Server flaws using fileless execution techniques to drop XMRig miner payload.

Researchers uncover a new malware campaign targeting exposed Docker API endpoints to deliver cryptocurrency miners and remote access tools.

FERC Penalizes Cryptocurrency Mining Firm for Interconnection Rule Violations The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a settlement penalizing Digi Power X Inc., a cryptocurrency mining company, for violating New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) tariff interconnection rules. The company connected its cryptocurrency mining operations to a co-generation facility without obtaining required authorization. This

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PJM Interconnection is evaluating potential modifications to interconnection reliability requirements concerning ride-through standards for substantial electrical loads, such as data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. This review follows an unprecedented outage affecting approximately 4,000 megawatts of data center load in Virginia on July 22nd, the largest event of its kind within PJM’s operational area. While

The Russian government has extended its targeted crackdown on cryptocurrency mining to the national capital and surrounding areas, enacting a multi-year ban

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Cybersecurity analysts from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have reported a resurgence of the Prometei botnet, now actively targeting Linux systems with new, upgraded variants as of March 2025. Originally discovered in 2020 when it was aimed at Windows machines, Prometei has since expanded its reach.  Its Linux-based malware strain has been in circulation since late 2020, but recent versions—designated as 3.x and 4.x—demonstrate significant upgrades in their attack capabilities. The latest Prometei malware samples are equipped with remote control functionality, domain generation algorithms (DGA) to ensure connection with attacker-controlled servers, and self-updating systems that help them remain undetected. This renewed activity highlights the botnet’s growing sophistication and persistent threat across global networks.  At its core, Prometei is designed to secretly mine Monero cryptocurrency, draining the resources of infected devices. However, it also engages in credential harvesting and can download additional malicious software depending on the attacker’s goals. Its modular framework allows individual components to carry out specific tasks, including brute-force attacks, vulnerability exploitation (such as EternalBlue and SMB bugs), mining operations, and data exfiltration.  The malware is typically delivered via HTTP GET requests from rogue URLs like hxxp://103.41.204[.]104/k.php. Prometei uses 64-bit Linux ELF binaries that extract and execute payloads directly in memory. These binaries also carry embedded configuration data in a JSON format, containing fields such as encryption keys and tracking identifiers, making them harder to analyze and block.  Once a system is compromised, the malware collects extensive hardware and software information—CPU details, OS version, system uptime—and sends this back to its command-and-control (C2) servers, including addresses like hxxp://152.36.128[.]18/cgi-bin/p.cgi. Thanks to DGA and self-update features, Prometei ensures consistent communication with attacker infrastructure and adapts to security responses on the fly.   To defend against these threats, Palo Alto Networks advises using advanced detection tools such as Cortex XDR, WildFire, and their Advanced Threat Prevention platform. These technologies utilize real-time analytics and machine learning to identify and contain threats. Organizations facing a breach can also contact Palo Alto’s Unit 42 incident response team for expert help.  The activity observed from March to April 2025 underlines the continued evolution of the Prometei botnet and the growing risk it poses to businesses relying on Linux environments. Strengthening cybersecurity protocols and remaining alert to new threats is essential in today’s threat landscape.

Advocacy groups hope the United States will impose restrictions on cryptocurrency mining as governments around the world crack down on the booming industry ...

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Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has paused its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay and dismissed approximately 30 employees, signaling

Kazakhstan has enacted sweeping reforms to broaden cryptocurrency mining and trading nationwide, diverging from a trend in the United States where miners are

Texas' electric grid is facing new challenges as the rapid growth of data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations put pressure on its capacity, with ERCOT reporting 26 disconnections due to voltage disturbances since 2023. As these large-scale computing facilities can suddenly disrupt the grid by removing significant megawatts in a matter of seconds, ERCOT is considering new regulations to mitigate the risks, including requiring them to maintain operation during minor grid disturbances and exploring solutions such as on-site power generation, which could help reduce strain on the grid and enable these facilities to remain online despite fluctuations.

As the demand for electricity continues to surge by 2030, American Electric Power (AEP) projects a significant growth of 24 gigawatts, primarily driven by the rapid expansion of data centers accounting for 80% of the increase. To meet this unprecedented power need, AEP is undertaking a complex approach to fuel sources and generation upgrades, including investments in renewable energy, nuclear power, and grid enhancements, while also addressing regulatory challenges posed by the ERCOT grid in Texas and volatile fuel costs.