Malware
XMRig
First seen: 2017-05 • Status: active
Currently Active Threat
XMRig is a cryptocurrency miner. While it is legitimate software, criminals use it to mine crypto on your computer without permission.
Overview
XMRig is a legitimate open-source Monero miner frequently abused by attackers for cryptojacking.
How It Spreads
- • Dropped by other malware
- • Cryptojacking scripts
- • Compromised servers
What It Does
- • Monero mining
- • Resource consumption
- • Electricity theft
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Target Platforms
Windows, Linux, macOS
Detection Tips
- • Monitor CPU usage
- • Watch for mining pool connections
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1496
If You're Infected
- 1.
Kill mining processes
- 2.
Identify and patch initial access vector
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