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This cryptocurrency mining malware now disables security software to help remain undetected

January 17, 2019

Via: ZDnet

A form of cryptojacking malware has added the ability to disable cloud security software to help avoid detection and increase its chance of illicitly mining for cryptocurrency without being discovered.

It’s the first time this attack technique has ever been seen, said the researchers at security company Palo Alto Networks’ research division Unit 42 who’ve detailed the technical capabilities of the campaign.

Cryptocurrency mining malware remains one of the most common threats to internet-connected machines — ranging from IoT devices, to computers, all the way up to server farms.

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