Attackers infect computers of users of torrent sites with a virus that mines Monero cryptocurrency
Hackers began to use pirated copies of games to infect computers of users of torrent trackers and extract cryptocurrency on them, experts from the antivirus developer Avast found out .
Crackonosh malware allows attackers to mine the Monero cryptocurrency, thus obtaining about $ 2 million.
The virus has been found in pirated copies of games such as NBA 2K19, Grand Theft Auto V, Far Cry 5 and The Sims 4, which are distributed via torrent sites.
The malicious program starts mining Monero unnoticed by the user, which causes an increased load on the computer.
Avast said the virus could infect hundreds of thousands of computers around the world. In order to protect your device, cyber security experts recommended not to use pirated programs and to have an antivirus on your computer.
