News Lucifer cryptomining DDoS malware now targets Linux systems

A hybrid DDoS botnet known for turning vulnerable Windows devices into Monero cryptomining bots is now also scanning for and infecting Linux systems.

Besides adding Linux targeting support, Lucifer's creators have also expanded the Windows version's capabilities to steal credentials and escalate privileges using the Mimikatz post-exploitation tool.

As detailed in a report published today by researchers at...
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Lucifer cryptomining DDoS malware now targets Linux systems