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Botnet Hid Crypto Mining Malware Inside Poetry Files
Original: A Botnet Used Poetry To Mine Crypto From Over 3,000 Servers - Here's How
A botnet dubbed with poetry-themed elements compromised more than 3,000 servers and used them to secretly mine cryptocurrency. The malware hid in poetry-related files and infrastructure, allowing it to evade detection while draining victims' computing power. Security researchers have detailed how the operation worked and how the servers were compromised.
Why now: Reports of a novel, disguised crypto-mining botnet are drawing attention from security researchers and system administrators concerned about similar threats.
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