Experts have named the most popular type of modern computer viruses

Atlas VPN specialists, who specialize in cybersecurity, named the most detectable

lately the virus.Mining malware has become the most dangerous and at the same time popular among cybercriminals. Attacks with such a virus are called cryptojacking. They are used for the unauthorized use of someone else’s PC to mine cryptocurrency.

Typically, these viruses enter the computer whenthe victim unknowingly installs malware through a phishing link. As a result, the hacker gains access to the user's device and can mine using other people's resources. It is reported that in the first half of 2021, almost 75,000 such threats were detected.

The most common programs among mining viruses were MalXMR, Coinminer, ToolXMR, CoinMine and MalBTC.

Also on the list of popular cyberattack tools is the WannaCry worm, which is used to extort money and ransom valuable information from victims.

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