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Bytecoin cryptocurrency mining malware found in Ubuntu Snap Store

A Github user going by the handle of “Tarwirdur” recently identified a cryptocurrency mining malware in 2048buntu and Hextris apps on Ubuntu Snap Store which is an app store for the recently launched package management system. The malware was found three days ago containing Bytecoin cryptocurrency mining code hidden in the “systemd” background process. Those unaware of Bytecoin, it is a CryptoNote based cryptocurrency with […]

Ubuntu Snap Store Apps Contains Hidden Cryptocurrency Miner Malware

An Ubuntu user identified a malicious code that mines Bytecoin (BCN) hidden in the source code of the Ubuntu snap package (2048buntu and Hextris) on the official Ubuntu Snap Store. The malicious app 2048buntu appears to be a carbon copy of the legitimate 2024 game that hosted on the Ubuntu Snap Store. Both the packages […]