Detecting malware execution using CPU-based heuristics

Detecting malware execution using CPU-based heuristics

3 years ago
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-now-blocks-cryptojacking-malware-using-intel-tdt/

Microsoft today announced that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the enterprise version of its Windows 10 Defender antivirus, now comes with support for blocking cryptojacking malware using Intel's silicon-based Threat Detection Technology (TDT).

Cryptojacking malware allows threat actors to secretly mine for cryptocurrency on infected devices, including personal computers, enterprise servers, and mobile devices).