CryptoNight
- First seen
- 2019-01-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- cryptominer
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:32:46
Context
CryptoNight is a WebAssembly-based crypto miner used to mine cryptocurrency by utilizing the resources of compromised systems. It employs stealth techniques to remain undetected while consuming significant CPU resources for mining operations.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Js.Cryptonight (report)
- twitter.com — 983011262731714565 (report)
- gist.github.com — 112483Eb9Aed27Dd2184966711C722Ec (report)