That is why when there is a malware campaign it affects many users.
Today we are facing one of these news.
This new variety is called DigiMine, and is a malware that is distributed through Facebook Messenger.
This is, as we know, the official Facebook instant messaging platform.
It has users on different platforms for both computer and mobile devices.
DigiMine installs a Monero cryptocurrency miner in the victims equipment.
It also introduces a malicious extension of the Google Chrome online window.
This helps it spread to more victims.
As we know, crypto-mining is one of the types of malware that is increasing the most lately.
Cybercriminals use users devices to undermine these digital currencies that are so booming.
It is the most used in the different platforms.
They have a large number of users there to infect.
The file hides an .EXE file and the careless users who run this file will be infected with DigiMine.
This message contains a similar video_xxxx.zip.
Researchers have discovered that attackers use EXE files.
This means that only Windows users are currently targeted, but not Linux or Mac users.
So, what do you think about this new malware?
Simply share your views and thoughts in the comment section below.
