? Hackers infected over 3,500 websites with a stealth Monero miner
According to analysts, cybercriminals deployed a malicious script to mine Monero on more than 3,500 websites. The malware operates covertly – by limiting CPU usage and disguising traffic via WebSocket connections, it avoids the typical signs of traditional cryptojacking.
The attack’s uniqueness lies in how the code was injected: through vulnerabilities in popular plugins, loaded directly from external sources, and remaining undetected by site owners and antivirus software.
Why it matters:
- This is a large-scale attack affecting thousands of websites globally.
- Infection can reduce user device performance and harm site reputations.
- Monero (XMR), known for its anonymity, is often used in such schemes due to its difficulty to trace.
? What to do:
- Website owners should update all CMS components and check page source code.
- Users are advised to use mining blockers and security browser extensions.
Online threats are evolving: even “silence” in your system’s behavior might mean your processor is working for someone else.
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