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CryptoNight

Ransomware

CryptoNight

WebAssembly-based crpyto miner.

CryptoNight is a JavaScript ransomware.

Background

A cryptocurrency miner built on WebAssembly.

Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).

CryptoNight

Ransomware

Identity

Type: Ransomware
Platforms: JavaScript

References

Malpedia
gist.github.com
twitter.com

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