A new report that was issued by the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) indicates a massive increase in the cryptojacking activity this year only. The 459% increase has seen many new hackers and their attempts to hijack computer processing power in order to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero.
As we constantly report on our DC Forecasts crypto site, there are continuous attempts to steal user’s information or to mine cryptocurrency (such as Monero) from their computers. The cyberattacks include a lot of ways hackers attempt to steal information and get crypto for their malicious efforts.
However, it is also safe to say that the massive surge in cryptojacking is mostly due to the leak of EternalBlue, a tool that is used to exploit vulnerabilities in Windows-based systems. Both Windows and the NSA have their share of the blame for this leak, which occurred in 2017 when a group of hackers has put a packet of stolen NSA tools on the market.
Microsoft then blamed the US government for the breach, accusing it of “stockpiling weapons for cyber attack.” However, it is certain that everyone should be cautious nowadays, especially the traders and users that are active in the cryptocurrency world.
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