{"id":2847,"date":"2018-06-29T09:36:50","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T13:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/endpoint-security\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2018-06-29T11:31:24","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T15:31:24","slug":"crypto-mining-malware-replaces-malware-cybersecuritys-biggest-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/endpoint-security\/crypto-mining-malware-replaces-malware-cybersecuritys-biggest-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto-mining Malware Replaces Malware As Cybersecurity\u2019s Biggest Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Researchers at endpoint security solution provider McAfee Labs recently released findings proving that crypto-mining malware has replaced ransomware as the biggest threat in cybersecurity today. In fact, McAfee found that crypto-mining malware samples spiked 629% in Q1 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n

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400,000 crypto-mining malware samples were detected in Q4 2017 whereas 2.9 million known samples were found in Q1 2018. According to McAfee Labs\u2019 Chief Scientist Raj Samani noted that “as the price of coins goes up, we are compounded by the availability of cryptojacking malware as just as prolific \u2026 it’s a huge jump.” <\/span><\/p>\n

Crypto-mining malware currently utilizes an \u201cinfect and collect\u201d infiltration tactic, wherein the malware covertly penetrates enterprises\u2019 networks and uses their processing power and electricity to mine cryptocurrency. The appeal lies in its subtlety. Ransomware and data breaches are far more blatant attacks that are often far less profitable than crypto-mining malware. A crypto-mining malware attack can remain on an enterprises\u2019 network for months with no more indication of the threat than a slower speed and higher electricity bill. <\/span><\/p>\n

The number of users encountering cryptojacking malware increased by 44.5% over the past year. Crypto-mining malware can cause serious damage to endpoints and to electrical systems through overheating, resulting in mounting costs. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

McAfee\u2019s other findings include: <\/span><\/p>\n