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CryptoJacking is dead: long live CryptoJacking

· Published 20/08/2025 10:50 · Modified 20/08/2025 12:17

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Published
20/08/2025 10:50
Modified
20/08/2025 12:17
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2025-08-20 cryptojacking monero obfuscation stealth mining web workers webassembly websockets
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6 observables, 4 techniques (mitre)

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The article discusses the evolution of , from its rise with Coinhive in 2017 to its apparent decline and subsequent resurgence in a more sophisticated form. A new campaign was discovered involving over 3,500 infected websites, using stealthy techniques to mine cryptocurrency without detection. The modern approach involves dropper scripts, environment checks, worker spawning, and C2 communication, prioritizing stealth over resource consumption. This new wave of attacks demonstrates the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between attackers and security measures, highlighting the need for continued vigilance in cybersecurity.

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