Security News > 2018 > February > Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Infected Over Half-Million PCs Using NSA Exploit
2018-02-01 10:18
2017 was the year of high profile data breaches and ransomware attacks, but from the beginning of this year, we are noticing a faster-paced shift in the cyber threat landscape, as cryptocurrency-related malware is becoming a popular and profitable choice of cyber criminals. Several cybersecurity firms are reporting of new cryptocurrency mining viruses that are being spread using EternalBlue—the
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