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Linux Crypto-miner Botnet Spreading over SSH Protocol to mining Monero

PyCryptoMiner uses over 36,000 domains related to scams, gambling, and adult services. Until December researchers estimated that it has made approximately US $46,000 mining Monero. Researchers found 2 pool address which is used by this botnet were paid approximately 94 and 64 Monero which is around $60,000 USD. It seems to have been running since at least August of this year because the username WHATHAPPEN created the resource on Aug. 21, 2017.”]

Source: https://gbhackers.com/new-linux-crypto-miner-botnet/

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