Cryptojacking, and Farewell for Now!

This episode of Security Unlocked delves into the world of cryptocurrency and the prevalence of cryptojacking. Hosts Natalia Godyla and Nic Fillingham are joined by Microsoft senior software engineer Amitrajit Banerjee and senior staff architect at Intel Rahul Ghosh to discuss the history and prevalence of cryptojacking.

Cryptojacking, a form of cybercrime, is motivated by money and involves the usage of mining malware that infects computers. While mining cryptocurrencies can be fruitful, making a profit from it is tough unless high costs are covered. The hosts and guests discuss the necessity of understanding the concept of mining, how attackers use victims' CPU power and computing resources, and the difficulty of detecting crypto miners.

The discussion revolves around how prevalent cryptojacking is, who should be concerned and how to identify and prevent cryptojacking. The episode also provides helpful resources related to the threat of cryptocurrency miners, defending against cryptojacking, and guidance for preventing, detecting, and hunting for exploitation.

This educational episode will help listeners understand the complexities and risks of the world of cryptocurrencies, especially cryptojacking, and how to take measures to protect their organizations.