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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools
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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools

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Andy Stern
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A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services.Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute malware

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