Threat actormedium
Cryptojacking Campaign Exploits Driver to Boost Monero Mining
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-14979 | The WinRing0.sys and WinRing0x64.sys drivers 1.2.0 in EVGA Precision X1 through 1.0.6 allow local users, including low integrity processes, to read and write… | 7.8 | <1% |
From the original article
2 min read at infosecurity-magazine.com
A newly identified cryptojacking campaign that spreads through pirated software installers has been uncovered by researchers, revealing a multi-stage infection chain designed for persistence, stealth and maximum cryptocurrency mining output. The operation, discovered by security firm Trellix, centres on a customised XMRig miner and a controller component that maintains long-term access to infected systems.
By Alessandro Mascellino · infosecurity-magazine.com
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