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Cryptomining botnet hides command servers in GitHub poem
Original: Cryptomining botnet hides C2 addresses in GitHub poem, infects over 3,400 servers
Security researchers have identified a cryptomining botnet that has infected more than 3,400 servers. The malware conceals its command-and-control addresses inside a poem published in a GitHub repository, a technique that makes it harder for defenders to block the infrastructure. The story is drawing attention as an example of attackers abusing legitimate platforms to coordinate malware operations.
Why now: The unusual use of a GitHub poem to hide botnet infrastructure and the scale of infections make it newsworthy in cybersecurity circles.
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