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Cryptomining attacks against Apple devices increase sharply

Help Net Securityby @helpnetsecurity ()3 min read2 · 1 read
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3 min read at helpnetsecurity.com

Check Point has published its latest Global Threat Index for September 2018, revealing a near-400% increase in cryptomining malware attacks against Apple iPhones. These attacks are using the Coinhive mining malware, which continues to occupy the top position in the Index that it has held since December 2017. Coinhive now impacts 19% of organizations worldwide.

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