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Security Alert: Attackers Using Script Injection to Spread Bitcoin-Mining Malware
February 20, 2018 · Heimdal Security · Severity: HIGH
Security researchers recently analyzed various spam campaigns and discovered a new one related to Bitcoin cryptocurrency that is impacting a lot of websites. For the past months, Bitcoin gained a lot of attention and reached high price levels, followed by various fluctuations. The process of mining consists of verifying other Bitcoin transactions, which users are […] The post Security Alert: Attackers Using Script Injection to Spread Bitcoin-Mining Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers discovered a new spam campaign using script injection to spread Bitcoin-mining malware.
- The campaign is impacting a lot of websites.
- Bitcoin's popularity and high price levels have attracted cryptojacking campaigns.