More iOS Devices are Infected by Cryptocurrency Mining Malware, according to a new report by cybersecurity consulting firm CheckPoint. The primary culprit is the CoinHive cryptomining virus, which runs on-top of a vulnerable browser like Safari in iPhones. The reason behind the increase is not yet known but serves to remind us that mobile devices are an often-overlooked element of an organization’s attack surface. As Windows has a built-in antivirus in the form of Defender, while Linux often receives updates as soon as an exploit is discovered and patched the most vulnerable platform is the mobile computing.”]
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