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‘Prometei’ Botnet Spreads its Cryptojacker Worldwide

A modular botnet named “Prometei” has affected over 10,000 computers worldwide since 2016. The botnet exploits software vulnerabilities to spread a cryptojacker and Web shell, often targeting regions with weak cybersecurity practices. It exploits outdated weaknesses, avoids systems with active security measures, and uses numerous techniques to maintain its operations. While its primary purpose seems to be cryptojacking, it can also upload more malicious files and execute arbitrary commands.

Source: www.darkreading.com –

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