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In this presentation, you will learn what is cryptojacking? How to detect, prevent & recover from it? What are the latest news related to cryptojacking?
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What Is Cryptojacking Cryptojacking is a form of cyber attack in which a hacker hijacks a target's processing power in order to mine cryptocurrency on the hacker's behalf.
HowCryptojackingWorks 1. Malicious Emails • Malicious emails can install cryptomining code on a computer. • It is done through phishing tactics • The victim receives a seemingly harmless email with a link or an attachment • Upon clicking on the link or downloading the attachment, it runs a code that downloads the cryptomining script on the computer. • The script then works in the background without the victim’s knowledge.
2. Web Browser Miner • Hackers inject a cryptomining script on a website or in an ad that is placed on multiple websites. • When the victim visits the infected website, or if the malicious ad pops up in the victim’s browser, the script automatically executes. • No code is stored on the victim’s computer.
Symptoms of cryptojacking • Overheating of your device • High processor usage on your device • Sluggish or unusually slow response times
How to prevent cryptojacking • Awareness and Training • Install an ad-blocking or anti-cryptomining extension on web browsers. • Use endpoint protection that is capable of detecting known crypto miners. • Keep your web filtering tools up to date. • Maintain browser extensions. • Use a mobile device management (MDM) solution to better control what’s on users’ devices.
Cryptojacking News The official government websites in India ran crypto mining contents irrespective of the proprietors’ knowledge, reported by Economic Times on 17 September 2018. https://xnews.io/cryptojakcing-attackers-hijack-indian-government-websites/
Latest Cryptojacking News San Diego, the cybersecurity attack targeting San Diego Port included in ransomware and Bitcoin demand, as indicated by port officials in a statement. https://xnews.io/bitcoin-demand-included-in-port-of-san-diego-cyberattack-ransom-note/
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