Posts tagged "cryptojacking"

APT Threat Roundup: AI-Assisted Malware, Healthcare Ransomware, and Cryptojacking Campaigns

Multiple threat developments this week include Everest ransomware compromising healthcare data of 140,000 patients, experimental AI-assisted info-stealers, and sophisticated cryptojacking campaigns using BYOVD techniques. CrowdStrike's annual threat report highlights AI adoption among adversaries.

Feb 24, 2026Security Affairs, The Record, CrowdStrike

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Multi-Stage Threats: Wormable Cryptominers, Steganographic Malware, and LLM Infrastructure Risks

Researchers documented a sophisticated wormable XMRig cryptomining campaign using BYOVD exploits and time-based logic bombs distributed through pirated software. Meanwhile, malicious JPEG files continue embedding payloads via steganography, and organizations deploying LLMs face increased risks from exposed endpoints and expanded API attack surfaces.

Feb 23, 2026The Hacker News, SANS ISC

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APT Threat Roundup: AI-Assisted Malware, Healthcare Ransomware, and Cryptojacking Campaigns

Multi-Stage Threats: Wormable Cryptominers, Steganographic Malware, and LLM Infrastructure Risks

Tag: cryptojacking

APT Threat Roundup: AI-Assisted Malware, Healthcare Ransomware, and Cryptojacking Campaigns

Multi-Stage Threats: Wormable Cryptominers, Steganographic Malware, and LLM Infrastructure Risks