LemonDuck is a new crypto-mining malware targeting Windows and Linux systems
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Windows and Linux users have been warned to stay clear of a malware named LemonDuck, which spreads through phishing emails, exploits and USB devices. Here is what Microsoft said of its potential harm.
A new malware has been targeting Windows and Linux operating systems to use their computing resources for cryptocurrency mining activities. Named LemonDuck, the malware is gaining a notorious reputation for being able to spread across platforms quickly in order to maximise its attack potential. The rapidly evolving malware has been highlighted in a recent Microsoft blog post. As per the post, LemonDuck is an “actively updated and robust malware” that is mainly known for its botnet and cryptocurrency mining activities. Once into a system, LemonDuck is able to install cryptocurrency mining tools onto it that eat up its processing power to illegally mine cryptocurrency.More Related News