The total samples of cryptomining malware used by hackers have grown by 86% in the second quarter of 2018. Over 2.5 million new malware of this category have been found in Q2, as per the report by McAfee Labs. The report says, Coin miner malware remains very active; total samples grew by 86%. The ADB Miner malware had exploited Android phones in Korea and China for generating Monero cryptocurrency. An example thats discussed is the attack targeting gamers on a Russian forum by posing as a mod that claimed to enhance popular games.”]
Source: https://hackercombat.com/cryptomining-malware-grows-by-86-in-q2-mcafee-report/