🔴Cybercriminals Use the Blockchain to Relay Secret Messages
🔺SophosLabs published a study that revealed hackers use the blockchain network to share secret messages. SophosLabs states that hackers operating the cryptojacking malware, Glupteba, have been using the Bitcoin blockchain network to communicate in secret.
The purpose is for hackers to receive updated configuration information for the malware. Glupteba is what’s known as a zombie or software robot that can be controlled remotely. It has various functions such as a rootkit, security suppressor, virus, router attack tool, browser stealer, and as a cryptojacking tool.
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