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Briefing
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- Cryptocurrency Mining Malware – Chinese security researchers found hackers spreading ADB.miner, malware that turns vulnerable internet-enabled devices into cryptocurrency Monero mining devices
- Affected Devices – May have affected up to 7,000 Android mobile phones and smart TVs in China and South Korea
- Exploiting Internet Port Vulnerabilities – Attacks internet port 5555 or Android Debug Bridge (ADB), tool used for debugging, installing applications, and opening up operating systems’ critical features
- Lifted from Mirai Botnet – Researchers discovered lines of code derived from Mirai botnet, Internet-of-Things malware in 2016 which affected big companies such as Twitter, Spotify, Paypal and The New York Times
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