Security News > 2024 > October > Linux systems targeted with stealthy “Perfctl” cryptomining malware
2024-10-07 12:34
Thousands of Linux systems are likely infected with the highly elusive and persistent “perfctl” (or “perfcc“) cryptomining malware and many others still could be at risk of getting compromised, Aqua Security researchers revealed last week. “In all the attacks observed, the malware was used to run a cryptominer, and in some cases, we also detected the execution of proxy-jacking software,” they shared. “Perfctl” malware Though the actual cryptomining is performed by XMRIG Monero cryptomining software, … More → The post Linux systems targeted with stealthy “Perfctl” cryptomining malware appeared first on Help Net Security.
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