December 26, 2017

Cryptocurrency mining malicious code spreading via Facebook messenger

Cryptocurrency mining malicious code spreading via Facebook messenger

Beware of Cryptocurrency Mining Virus Spreading Through Facebook Messenger(Link)


<Synopsis>
❑ A packed in zip archive file sent by someone on Facebook messenger is targeting Google Chrome desktop users to execute cryptocurrency mining software.
* Currently, it is not infected when opening on mobile.

❑ The name of the malicious code is Dubbed Digmine. It mines cryptocurrency that is named Monero. It installs a cryptocurrency miner and run it in the background using the CPU power of the infected computers for hacker. Also it access the victims’ Facebook profile and spread the same malware file to their friends' list via Messenger.

❑ Be careful because this malicious code is disguised as a video image.