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Stealth in Plain Sight: Cryptojackers Hijack PowerShell and Windows Processes to Evade Detection
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Stealth in Plain Sight: Cryptojackers Hijack PowerShell and Windows Processes to Evade Detection

Darktrace researchers uncovered a sophisticated cryptojacking attempt using PowerShell scripts to inject NBMiner into Windows processes. Experts warn that modern cryptomining malware is more than a nuisance”, posing risks to productivity, data security, and energy costs while exploiting “living off the land” tactics to evade detection.

First seen on securityboulevard.com

Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/stealth-in-plain-sight-cryptojackers-hijack-powershell-and-windows-processes-to-evade-detection/

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