Search Results: Cryptomining

As cryptocurrency mining faces growing scrutiny for its energy consumption, the Heatbit Trio attempts to solve two problems at once: heating your home while mining Bitcoin. But does this $900 gadget actually deliver on its promises, or is it just a clever solution in search of a problem?

A malicious version (4.4.2) of the ubiquitous JavaScript debugging library 'debug' was published to npm, containing cryptomining malware that targets browser environments. With over 11 million weekly downloads, this supply chain attack poses significant risks to countless Node.js and web applications.

When malicious packages infiltrated Arch Linux's User Repository, volunteer maintainers raced against time to contain a two-wave attack delivering Chaos RAT malware. This forensic analysis reveals critical lessons about open-source supply chain vulnerabilities and the hidden complexities of purging toxic code from git-based systems.

Three compromised packages in Arch Linux's user-driven repository installed the Chaos RAT malware, granting attackers full system control over infected devices. The incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in open-source supply chains and underscores the urgent need for enhanced repository safeguards.