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Malware campaign returns to Hugging Face to hijack GPUs for mining
Original: Hugging Face malware campaign returns to hijack GPUs for crypto mining
A malware campaign targeting Hugging Face has resurfaced, hijacking users' GPUs to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge. Security researchers report that malicious code planted on the AI model-sharing platform exploits its compute resources, draining processing power from victims. The renewed operation raises fresh concerns about security vetting on repositories used widely by machine learning developers.
Why now: The return of the campaign hits a platform central to the AI boom, making GPU theft a timely security concern.
Evidence
- Hugging Face malware campaign returns to hijack GPUs for crypto mining · BleepingComputer
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