28,000 people infected! Cryptocurrency malware is rampant, but only stole $6,000?
Recent reports show that cryptojacking and stealing malware have infected more than 28,000 devices worldwide in the past few months, but surprisingly, the attackers only stole about $6,000 in cryptocurrency. This is really a "losing deal"!
The malware disguised itself as a variety of legitimate programs, even including office software, game cheats and online trading robots, successfully lured a large number of users. Cybersecurity company Doctor Web pointed out that this malware is mainly active in Russia, but users in Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey have not been spared.
Despite the staggering number of infected devices, the hackers only made about $6,000 in the end. As for how much the malware developers made from crypto mining, it remains a mystery.
The malware spreads through fake GitHub pages and maliciously linked YouTube videos. Once infected, it begins to secretly mine cryptocurrencies and uses the "Clipper" function to monitor the encrypted wallet addresses on the user's clipboard and quietly replace them with addresses controlled by the attacker to steal.
Doctor Web warns that many victims are accidentally infected when installing pirated software, emphasizing that users should only download software from official channels. With the advancement of technology, this type of malware has become more and more complex, often combining clipboard hijacking with other malicious functions to form a "compound attack."
In short, the cybersecurity situation remains severe. While pursuing wealth, investors must always remain vigilant and protect the security of their digital assets.
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