Hackers Hijack Your Device to Mine Monero: Antivirus No Match for REF4578 Malware

Hackers have developed a method to install cryptominers on your device, evading antivirus programs. Disguised as legitimate Windows files, this malware can disable security software and deploy XMRig, a popular cryptocurrency miner. Researchers advise monitoring for suspicious PowerShell executions and unusual process activity to protect against this threat.