CryptoJacking is dead: long live CryptoJacking

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The article discusses the evolution of cryptojacking, from its rise with Coinhive in 2017 to its apparent decline and subsequent resurgence in a more sophisticated form. A new campaign was discovered involving over 3,500 infected websites, using stealthy techniques to mine cryptocurrency without detection. The modern approach involves dropper scripts, environment checks, worker spawning, and C2 communication, prioritizing stealth over resource consumption. This new wave of cryptojacking attacks demonstrates the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between attackers and security measures, highlighting the need for continued vigilance in cybersecurity.