As part of our experts’ comment series, please find below comments from security experts on Linux malware (Skidmap) disguising itself on infected machines for the purpose of unlawful cryptocurrency mining,
BREAKING NEWS: Skidmap, a Linux malware, now mines crypto on your computer in complete stealth. This virus also gives complete backdoor access to the hackers as well.#cryptocurrency #Cryptocurrencynews #Cryptohttps://t.co/Yz6WVpEkx4
— CoinBeat (@CoinBeatCrypto) September 17, 2019
Experts Comments
September 18, 2019
The sheer amount of work put into commodity malware that targets Linux is what I find interesting about Skidmap. This is a very thoughtful set of obfuscations and concealments more typical of "spray-and-pray" cryptominers targeting Windows or Mac operating systems - or of more customized, targeted Linux malware that’s unlikely to be a part of a campaign like this one. Over the last several months, we’ve seen more evidence that suggests that attackers are continuing to increase their focus.....Read More
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