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Cryptomining Malware Vivin Uses Pirated Software as Attack Vector

Vivin, a cryptomining malware that likes munching on Monero, is one of the many examples of such software roaming the dark corners of the Internet. Security researchers tracked the Vivin malware as it morphed, adapting to the market and to what the people were looking for. Whoever is behind the malware keeps making changes, choosing new attack vectors, and rotating wallets so it doesnt attract too much attention. The preferred delivery method is an interesting one, as hackers chose to embed the malware in pirated software and games.”]

Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/cryptomining-malware-vivin-uses-pirated-software-as-attack-vector/

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