Linux Cryptomining Campaign Weaponizes PAM to Hide XMRig Botnet Activity

A new Linux cryptomining campaign has surfaced using a rare trick to stay hidden inside compromised networks. Instead of behaving like typical malware, the operators turned a trusted Linux security feature into a tool for covering their tracks. This let them mine Monero cryptocurrency while dodging alerts that usually expose intruders. The attack began in […] The post Linux Cryptomining Campaign Weaponizes PAM to Hide XMRig Botnet Activity appeared first on Cyber Security News.