Cryptojacking Attack In Cyber Security Training Ppt

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This slide gives an overview of cryptojacking. Cryptojacking is a cybercrime in which a hacker hijacks the computing resources of another party to mine cryptocurrency.

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This slide discusses the working of cryptojacking. The hacker infects the website or open-source code, which enables discreet download of crypto mining software on the victim’s system. This software then surreptitiously mines cryptocurrency for the hacker using the victim’s resources.

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This slide highlights the reason behind cryptojacking. Cryptocurrency mining is a high-cost, continuous process that needs expensive mining network nodes and a substantial amount of electricity, which can outweigh the profits and ultimately lead miners to cryptojack. Cryptojackers target victims' computing resources to distribute mining expenses to as many parties as possible.

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This slide depicts two types of cryptojacking. These are Browser and Host cryptojacking.

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This slide talks about browser cryptojacking. The browser-based technique conceals code that instantly runs crypto mining software in a user's web browser when they visit the webpage hosting it.

Instructor’s Notes: Existing websites can be infected via programmatic advertising, which contains malware that automatically places ads on sites. This is done without knowledge of website owners, and they have little control over whether their site runs the software.

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This slide gives information about Host cryptojacking. This technique functions like traditional phishing and malware attacks. Cryptojackers trick victims into clicking on links that seem harmless but that install crypto mining software onto a victim's device.

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This slide lists signs to identify cryptojacking. These are: Poor device performance, battery overheating, higher electricity costs, etc.

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This slide highlights ways to prevent cryptojacking. You can do so by using strong protection against cyber attacks, blocking infected sites, etc.