Malicious Cryptocurrency Miners Gaining Momentum

WatchGuard’s Q1 2018 Internet Security Report reveals a rise in crypto-miner attacks and geographically targeted malware campaigns 2 July 2018 – WatchGuard® Technologies’ latest Internet Security Report reveals that 98.8 percent of seemingly common Linux/Downloader malware variants in Q1 2018 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. The report details delivery mechanisms for... Source: RealWire Posted by https://goo.gl/TXzGV5