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Hackers target legacy Windows PCs to mine crypto via BlueKeep exploit

Started by Redaktion, November 06, 2019, 17:00:17

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November 06, 2019, 17:00:17
A security researcher discovered the first worm to take advantage of the BlueKeep in older versions of Windows exploit disclosed earlier this year. Machine running Windows 7 and below have a critical security flaw that can allow attackers full access. This attack installed a Monero cryptocurrency miner without tripping any flags other than high CPU usage. Considering the number of organizations and government agencies that still rely on legacy Windows machines, BlueKeep could turn out to be a much larger threat than many realize.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Hackers-target-legacy-Windows-PCs-to-mine-crypto-via-BlueKeep-exploit.441284.0.html
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