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New Cryptojacking Malware Found on Ubuntu Snap Store

A new cryptojacking malware has been found on the Ubuntu Snap Store. Malware has been detected by a vigilant Ubuntu user going by the GitHub moniker Tarwirdurs The user was the first to report the two apps -2048buntu and Hextris- containing the Bytecoin mining code. The Snap Store, which is developed by Canonical Ltd., the UK-based software company, has removed all the apps that were uploaded by Nicolas Tomb. There is no clarity as regards the number of users that have been affected.”]

Source: https://hackercombat.com/new-cryptojacking-malware-found-on-ubuntu-snap-store/

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