Cryptojacking Campaign Exploits Pirated Software to Mine Monero

A cryptojacking campaign has exploited pirated software to deploy a persistent XMRig miner targeting the Monero cryptocurrency. The method used includes evasion tactics to bypass detection, notably through a malicious driver. No details about the victims, the period of activity, or the geographical location are specified. The main impact is the unauthorized use of system resources for mining, leading to degraded performance and increased energy consumption. Source: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cryptojacking-driver-boost-monero/