Linux Malware Epidemic: Sneaky Cryptomining Worm Unveiled by Akamai

Beware the Linux lurker: a sneaky new malware worm is cryptojacking devices with a Mirai twist. Hello, NoaBot: goodbye, passwords.

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Well, well, well, if it isn't our old friend Mirai back with a makeover and a crypto-mining side hustle. It's like watching a B-grade horror movie villain get an unexpected spin-off where they become an underground entrepreneur. NoaBot, the fresh face of malware, is slinking into Linux devices with a penchant for cryptomining in style. Who knew malware could pivot to finance faster than most of us switch tabs from work to cat videos?

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