Email auto-reply vulnerability allows hackers to mine cryptocurrency

Hackers exploit email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking unsuspecting users’ systems to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge.

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a novel method used by hackers to deliver malware for stealthy crypto mining, leveraging automated email replies.

Researchers from the threat intelligence firm Facct reported that hackers exploited auto-reply emails from compromised accounts to target Russian companies, marketplaces, and financial institutions.

Using this tactic, the attackers sought to install the XMRig miner on their victims’ devices to mine digital assets.

Hackers exploit email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking unsuspecting users’ systems to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a novel method used by hackers to deliver malware for stealthy crypto mining, leveraging automated email replies.Researchers from the threat intelligence firm Facct reported that hackers exploited auto-reply emails from compromised accounts to target Russian companies, marketplaces, and financial institutions. Using this tactic, the attackers sought to install the XMRig miner on their victims’ devices to mine digital assets.Read more