“Barack Obama’s Everlasting Blue Blackmail Virus” is a sign of the times, it 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” malware attacks. Such malware allows attackers to monetize their infections without having to interact with victims or spell out for many how they might go about acquiring the particular flavor of cryptocurrency.”]
Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/obama-themed-ransomware-also-mines-for-monero-a-11454