Cryptojacking hits markets, Monero miner malware targets 3,500+ sites

Cryptojacking attacks are back again, compromising more than 3,500 websites and silently hijacking users’ browsers to mine Monero, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. The campaign was uncovered by cybersecurity firm c/side on Tuesday, almost seven years after defunct service Coinhive was shut down after popularizing the tactic since 2017. According to c/side researchers, the malware is hidden […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/cryptojacking-hits-market-targets-3500-sites/