Malwarebytes and ESET researchers unveil details of new strain of malware that targets Windows and macOS systems with a Linux-based cryptocurrency mining malware. Attack leverages command-line based virtualization software on targeted systems to silently boot an image of Tiny Core Linux OS that already contains a hacker-activated cryptocurrency mining software in it. Attackers are distributing this malware bundled with pirated and cracked copies of VST (Virtual Studio Technology) software on the Internet and via Torrent network since August 2018.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2019/06/emulated-malware.html