Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a dangerous strain of crypto-mining malware, which has made its way onto Windows devices across the globe.
As detailed in a report(opens in new tab) from security firm Check Point, the malware is smuggled inside various legitimate-looking applications distributed via online marketplaces, including one disguised as an official Google Translate client.
Once downloaded, the apps delay the installation of malicious componentry for up to a month, in an attempt to evade antivirus and endpoint protection filters. Apparently, this technique has allowed the operation to go undetected for years.
