This post was made on 10/13/2018.
In a new way to try and trick users into giving access to their computers, hackers have created what seems to be a Adobe Flash update that tells users that they need to update their Adobe Flash player. This fake update installs crypto-mining malware onto the users computer that can have the user unknowingly mine for Monero.
Monero is a cryptocurrency that is used to keep the private. Much like other cryptocurrencies, it is used primarily on the dark web to purchase illegal goods and services.
Crypto-mining has a huge toll on computing power and usually significantly slows down ones computer when the mining is active. The crypto-mining malware can be activated at any time with anyone who has been infected by this malware, which means the hackers can anonymously mine on your computer without your knowledge.
This is just another creative way hackers can access your computer for their own nefarious purposes. They are essentially trying to trick you with a cleverly disguised fake Adobe Flash update that will give them full access to your computer. It is of utmost importance you keep an eye out for stuff like this in the news because they want to trick you, but if you know how they are trying to trick you, then you will be able to avoid tricky malware like this.
Source: Cryptomining Malware Discovered Masquerading as Flash Updates
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