Sneaky fake Google Translate app installs crypto miner on 112,000 PCs

The crypto mining malware known as Nitrokod has flown under the radar for years, thanks to its insidious design, a cybersecurity firm has discovered.
The crypto mining malware known as Nitrokod has flown under the radar for years, thanks to its insidious design, a cybersecurity firm has discovered.

A Google Translate desktop app is hiding crypto-mining malware

Check Point Research detects Crypto Miner malware disguised as Google translate desktop and other legitimate applications - Check Point Research

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How this crypto-mining malware infected PCs through fake Google Translate app

Check Point Research detects Crypto Miner malware disguised as Google translate desktop and other legitimate applications - Check Point Research

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