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"textContent": "Sophisticated Monero mining malware spreads through external drives and infects air-gapped networks. Trellix researchers uncovered the multi-stage campaign in late 2025 that uses kernel exploits and self-healing processes. It propagates via USB devices with deceptive hidden folders and shortcuts. The infection starts with pirated office software bundles. Once running, it deploys controller and payload components. […]\n\nThe post Advanced Crypto Mining Malware Targets Air-Gapped Systems appeared first on VPN Central.",
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