Security News > 2018 > June > Cryptocurrency miners poised for continued growth

WatchGuard threat intelligence from Q1 2018 revealed that 98.8 percent of seemingly common Linux/Downloader malware variants were actually designed to deliver a popular Linux-based cryptocurrency miner. This is just one of several signs that malicious crypto-mining malware is becoming a top tactic among cyber criminals. “Our Threat Lab team has uncovered multiple indicators that suggest malicious crypto miners are becoming a mainstay in cyber criminals’ arsenals, and will continue to grow more dominant in Q2,” … More → The post Cryptocurrency miners poised for continued growth appeared first on Help Net Security.

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