New threat actor leverages a varied tool kit & multiple payloads to distribute cryptomining malware

In April, Cisco Talos observed a new threat actor named Rocke using western and Chinese Git repositories to deliver cryptomining malware to honeypots that were vulnerable to an Apache Struts vulnerability. Researchers detected Rocke conducting a similar campaign in July. In that operation, the threat actor communicated with an HTTP File Server (HFS) hosting 11 …

Cryptomining Is Overtaking Ransomware as Most Popular Cybercrime Malware

Skybox® Security, a global leader in cybersecurity management, announced today the release of its mid-year update to the Vulnerability and Threat Trends Report which analyzes vulnerabilities, exploits and threats in play. The report, compiled by the team of security analysts at the Skybox® Research Lab, aims to help organizations align their security strategy with the reality …

New vicious crypto mining malware crashes computer when discovered

A new form of cryptominer has been discovered which crashes systems the moment antivirus products attempt to remove the malware. The malware, dubbed WinstarNssmMiner by 360 Total Security researchers, has been used in half a million attempted attacks leveraged at PCs in only three days. On Wednesday, the cybersecurity firm said the cryptomining malware aims …