Off-topic for aiqbench

This story was gathered from a source we follow but falls outside AI and quantum coverage, so there is no aiqbench take for it.

Linux Cryptomining Campaign Weaponizes PAM to Hide XMRig Botnet Activity

Cybersecurity NewsJuly 30, 20265 min read

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.

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 May 2026 when threat actors slipped into a target network through a trusted third party connection. Once inside, they escalated access to root, the highest level…

Excerpt shown under the publisher's RSS terms · 81 words · full text and figures are on the publisher's site

Read at Cybersecurity News ↗Ask about this article