Kaspersky Reports More Than 230% Growth in New Malicious Crypto Mining Programs
In Q3 2022, Kaspersky observed a sharp, 230% increase in crypto miner variants, compared to the same period last year. The number of new variants exceeded 150,000. Remaining hidden for months, cybercriminals use the processing power of the victim’s computer to mine cryptocurrency, with incomes reaching up to $40,500 (2 BTC) per......