Anti-malware researchers discovered “Barack Obama’s Everlasting Blue Blackmail Virus” Malware dubbed “Obama-Themed Ransomware” doubles as a monero cryptocurrency miner. The appearance of the Obama-themed ransomware is a reminder that crypto-locking code may not be as hot as it used to be, but it’s still prevalent. As the value of cryptocurrencies has increased, security firms have charted a rise in “cryptojacking” attacks. Such malware allows attackers to monetize their infections without having to interact with victims or spell out how they might go about acquiring the particular flavor of cryptocurrency.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/obama-themed-ransomware-also-mines-for-monero-a-11454