cryptocurrency miner

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    A Malware Strain Uses the Windows Installer and Self Destructs to Elude Detection

    A new strain of malware detected as Coinminer.Win32.MALXMR.TIAOODAM, will install a cryptocurrency miner on a victim's system uses a Windows Installer MSI file to avoid detection and security filters. It will then hide in the AppData folder which is normally hidden. It password protects some...
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    Malware Strains Fight over Access to Android Devices with USB Debugging Mode Open

    Users of Android devices that have left port 5555 for Android Debug Bridge (ADB) mode open are being infected with malware that mines cryptocurrency. Sometimes ADB is left open from the factory or when users customize their phones and forget to disable what is commonly referred to as "USB...
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    Fake Adobe Flash Updater Installs Crytocurrency Miners

    Fake Adobe Flash installers are infecting computers with malicious programs such as the XMRig cryptocurrency miner. It fools users into thinking the program is legitimate by using genuine Adobe graphics and pop-up screens from the official Adobe installer. It even properly updates Adobe Flash...
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