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New Linux malware mines cryptocurrency, steals passwords

 
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:05 pm    Post subject: New Linux malware mines cryptocurrency, steals passwords Reply with quote
Linux.BtcMine.174 is the current name of the new strand which mostly aims to mine the Monero cryptocurrency. But, in addition to that, this piece of malware which contains over 1,000 lines of code also tries to set itself up to shut down running services, hide files, and potentially steal your password.

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