Security News > 2025 > March > SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools
2025-03-10 04:12
A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute malware
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