Security News > 2018 > August > Hacked MicroTik Routers Serve Cryptocurrency-Mining Malware
2018-08-03 13:17
Researchers: Attackers Have Compromised More Than 209,000 RoutersAttackers have targeted a patched vulnerability to exploit more than 209,000 carrier-grade routers made by Latvian manufacturer MicroTik and infect them with two types of malware - Coinhive and Crypto-Loot - designed to mine for cryptocurrency, security researchers say.
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