Crypto Mining Malware Infects 28,000 Devices, Yields Just $6,000 for Hackers
Over the past few months, a malware attack targeted thousands of users’ devices to mine and steal crypto assets. Despite its broad reach, the attack has only made about $6,000.
A report by the cybersecurity firm Doctor Web revealed that the malware was hiding in plain sight. It was disguised as legitimate software, such as office programs, game cheats, and online trading bots.
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According to Doctor Web’s report, the crypto-jacking software infected over 28,000 users, mainly in Russia. It also affected people in Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey.
The report noted that the hackers stole only about $6,000 in cryptocurrency, a small amount compared to…
