Cybercriminals exploit YouTube’s copyright system to blackmail influencers into spreading SilentCryptoMiner

Cybercriminals are targeting YouTubers with blackmail tactics to spread crypto-mining malware, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. They exploit YouTube’s copyright strike system to pressure content creators into including malicious links in their video descriptions. This leads viewers to download infected files.The malware involved is called SilentCryptoMiner. It secretly mines cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Monero, and Ravencoin by hijacking victims’ devices. The software operates stealthily to avoid detection.Kaspersky’s research shows that hackers… 

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