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Kevin Okemwa

Microsoft uncovers cryptojacking ploy used to breach Linux devices

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What you need to know

  • Linux-based and IoT devices are the latest victims of cryptojacking.
  • Hackers are compromising these systems to access your device resources and generate cryptocurrency secretly.
  • Attackers used custom and open tools to breach these systems.
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