SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools

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- The article discusses a new malware called "SilentCryptoMiner" that has infected over 2,000 Russian government websites and servers.
- The malware is designed to secretly mine cryptocurrency on the infected systems, using their computational resources without the owners' knowledge or consent.
- Researchers from Qihoo 360 discovered the malware and have provided details on its infection methods, capabilities, and the impact it has had on the targeted Russian government infrastructure.

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